Balloon Time Mini Helium Tank
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Guests are saying
The helium tank has received mixed feedback from guests, with many expressing disappointment over its performance. While some found it easy to use and appreciated its compact size, others reported that it failed to inflate the advertised number of balloons and that the balloons deflated quickly. Guests noted that the tank is suitable for small gatherings but may not meet expectations for larger events. Overall, it offers convenience but may require careful handling to achieve the best results.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
2.5 out of 5 stars with 346 reviews
quality: 1.79 out of 5
value: 1.61 out of 5
20% would recommend
162 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
3 September, 2026Verified purchase
Very disappointing
Only filled a few balloons and they deflated pretty quickly
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
2 September, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Does not fill 20 balloons more like 8-9
1 out of 5 stars
30 August, 2026
(no review title)
Save yourself $30 do not buy this product. It only filled three balloons.
1 reply from BalloonTime team - 8 days ago
We’re sorry to hear our helium tank didn’t meet your expectations. That’s not the kind of celebration experience we aim to create. Our portable tanks are designed to bring joy to any moment—helping you decorate with ease at home, on-the-go, or anywhere in between. We’d love to hear more and see how we can help. Please reach out to our team at balloontime@wthg.com so we can assist directly. Thanks for sharing your feedback—it helps us keep improving for every celebration to come. 🎈
1 out of 5 stars
29 August, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Filled 5 small heart balloons and it was empty
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
26 August, 2026Verified purchase
waste of money
I like the compact size but it only worked for 4 balloons not 30 like it says. It is not target's fault I will reach out to balloon time
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
24 August, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
It did not even work. Very disappointing especially I bought it to use for my daughter’s birthday.
1 reply from BalloonTime team - 13 days ago
We’re sorry to hear our helium tank didn’t meet your expectations. That’s not the kind of celebration experience we aim to create. Our portable tanks are designed to bring joy to any moment—helping you decorate with ease at home, on-the-go, or anywhere in between. We’d love to hear more and see how we can help. Please reach out to our team at balloontime@wthg.com so we can assist directly. Thanks for sharing your feedback—it helps us keep improving for every celebration to come. 🎈
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
22 August, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Didn’t last for more than 2 hours!
1 reply from BalloonTime team - 16 days ago
Hi there! We're sorry your balloons didn’t float as long as you expected — we know every moment of celebration matters! Latex balloons typically float 5–7 hours, but things like heat, humidity, balloon age and quality, and over- or under-inflation can shorten float time. It’s also important to make sure you pull the knot tight to seal the balloon. For a longer float time, use HI-FLOAT (sold separately), which coats the inside of latex balloons and helps them float longer. We’re here to help get your celebration back on track—just reach out to us anytime at balloontime@wthg.com. 🎈
2 out of 5 stars
8 August, 2026
Works well but one tank recieved completely empty!
I bought 3 of these helium tanks. 2 of them were fine but I recieved one that was COMPLETELY EMPTY and it couldn't blow up any balloons. So mad about that a waste of 30 bucks! It's very easy to use you just put a balloon on and push the nozzle. As for the amount of gallons I didn't count but I think it blew around 20 normal sized rubber balloons. They also had this "hi float" balloon gel in the party aisle and it supposedly makes the balloon float longer. If your store has it BUY IT. The balloons with the gel floated for a few days compared to around half a day without. I have only used the rubber balloons not sure about how the plastic foil ones work with the tank.
1 reply from BalloonTime team - 28 days ago
We’re sorry to hear our helium tank didn’t meet your expectations. That’s not the kind of celebration experience we aim to create. Our portable tanks are designed to bring joy to any moment—helping you decorate with ease at home, on-the-go, or anywhere in between. We’d love to hear more and see how we can help. Please reach out to our team at balloontime@wthg.com so we can assist directly. Thanks for sharing your feedback—it helps us keep improving for every celebration to come. 🎈
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
3 August, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
i thought it worked fine at first but then after 2 hours, all the balloons just fell down? I read the product details and it specifies to blow up balloons 2 hours before event. it also says it’s a mixture of air and helium. so it’s not pure helium. did not work out for me
1 reply from BalloonTime team - 1 month ago
Thanks for your review. To clarify, our tanks contain a helium/air mixture with not less than 80[LK6.1][KC6.2]% helium, carefully formulated to float standard latex balloons for 5–7 hours and foil balloons for up to 4 days. Factors like balloon age, size, material, inflation, and even altitude can affect float performance. For even longer float times with latex balloons, use HI-FLOAT (sold separately), which prevents helium from escaping. If you have questions or need assistance, we’re always happy to help at balloontime@wthg.com! 🎈
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
25 July, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Given all of the horrible reviews, I was hesistant to purchase this. It actually worked fine for what we needed it for. We filled 6 latex balloons that stayed afloat for about 7-8 hours. we did not attempt to fill the foil balloon so I am not sure how well that would do. overall was easy for my husband to use! purchased at target
1 out of 5 stars
25 July, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Balloons do not float. Not a single one floated. My tank has tons left in it but there’s no helium.
1 reply from BalloonTime team - 1 month ago
Oh no—sorry to hear your balloons didn’t float! 🎈 We know how frustrating that can be, especially when you’re trying to celebrate something special. One common culprit? Some balloons are made just for air—not helium—so they won’t float even if they’re inflated with a helium tank. We recommend checking the balloon packaging or label to confirm that they’re helium-compatible. Still unsure? We’re here to help! Send us a photo or a quick note at balloontime@wthg.com, and we’ll take a look. We want to help you get the most out of your celebration.
1 out of 5 stars
18 July, 2026Verified purchase
Non functional product
Purchased for a birthday party and when we were ready to fill the balloons, we found this to not work. At all. It was squirting something at first but then began to sputter- maybe I purchased an empty container, but it was very inconvenient because we had to get the balloons filled at Safeway and ended up running around at the last minute. Probably wouldn’t purchase this specific product again.
1 reply from BalloonTime team - 2 months ago
Hi there, We’re sorry to hear our helium tank didn’t meet your expectations. That’s not the kind of celebration experience we aim to create. Our portable tanks are designed to bring joy to any moment—helping you decorate with ease at home, on-the-go, or anywhere in between. We’d love to hear more and see how we can help. Please reach out to our team at balloontime@wthg.com so we can assist directly. Thanks for sharing your feedback—it helps us keep improving for every celebration to come. 🎈
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
18 July, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
My tank was completely empty. Zero helium. A complete waste of $30. Won’t be buying again.
1 reply from BalloonTime team - 2 months ago
Hi there, We’re sorry to hear our helium tank didn’t meet your expectations. That’s not the kind of celebration experience we aim to create. Our portable tanks are designed to bring joy to any moment—helping you decorate with ease at home, on-the-go, or anywhere in between. We’d love to hear more and see how we can help. Please reach out to our team at balloontime@wthg.com so we can assist directly. Thanks for sharing your feedback—it helps us keep improving for every celebration to come. 🎈
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
18 July, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
The balloons floated for only a few hours
1 reply from BalloonTime team - 2 months ago
Hi there! We're sorry your balloons didn’t float as long as you expected — we know every moment of celebration matters! Latex balloons typically float 5–7 hours, but things like heat, humidity, balloon age and quality, and over- or under-inflation can shorten float time. It’s also important to make sure you pull the knot tight to seal the balloon. For a longer float time, use HI-FLOAT (sold separately), which coats the inside of latex balloons and helps them float longer. We’re here to help get your celebration back on track—just reach out to us anytime at balloontime@wthg.com. 🎈
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
16 July, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Filled One balloon then it stopped working
1 reply from BalloonTime team - 2 months ago
Thanks for your feedback—we’re sorry to hear you didn’t get as many balloons inflated as expected. Our Mini Tank is designed for the “Mini Moments” to fill approximately 20 nine-inch latex balloons. However, many latex balloons sold today are 11” or 12" in size, and larger balloons require more helium to fill. Our Mini tank will fill up to nine 12” balloons[SH4.1]. If you need more balloons, we recommend our Medium or Jumbo tank. Have more questions? We’re happy to help at balloontime@wthg.com! 🎈
5 out of 5 stars
28 June, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Easy compact efficient
1 reply from BalloonTime team - 2 months ago
Thank you! We are thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with BalloonTime and that it met your expectations. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and your kind words reaffirm that we are on the right track. Once again, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again in the future. Warm regards,
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
26 June, 2026Verified purchase
awful purchase
it says 20 balloons and it filled 4…awful do not buy
1 reply from BalloonTime team - 2 months ago
Thanks for your feedback—we’re sorry to hear you didn’t get as many balloons inflated as expected. Our Mini Tank is designed for the “Mini Moments” to fill approximately 20 nine-inch latex balloons. However, many latex balloons sold today are 11” or 12" in size, and larger balloons require more helium to fill. Our Mini tank will fill up to nine 12” balloons. If you need more balloons, we recommend our Medium or Jumbo tank. Have more questions? We’re happy to help at balloontime@wthg.com! 🎈
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
23 June, 2026Verified purchase
Helium Tanks Hand Held
Perfect for a destination party or one night party. Helium doesn’t last more than 12 hrs or so
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
16 June, 2026
80% helium at best, Helium/air mix.
If you are used to getting balloons filled at a store, those tanks typically are 99%ish helium. These tanks here are 80% helium at best. This is why you see a lot of complaints on float time/height. I believe these companies need to publish this percentage very visibily on the packaging. If you are purchasing, go into it knowing that size of your balloons, and lower your expectations. I treat these more like a inflator.
1 reply from BalloonTime team - 3 months ago
Thanks for your review. To clarify, our tanks contain a helium/air mixture with not less than 80% helium, carefully formulated to float standard latex balloons for 5–7 hours and foil balloons for up to 4 days. Factors like balloon age, size, material, inflation, and even altitude can affect float performance. For even longer float times with latex balloons, use HI-FLOAT (sold separately), which prevents helium from escaping. If you have questions or need assistance, we’re always happy to help at balloontime@wthg.com!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
14 June, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
The quality was much worse than expected. I would not recommend this product.
1 reply from BalloonTime team - 3 months ago
Hi there, We’re sorry to hear our helium tank didn’t meet your expectations. That’s not the kind of celebration experience we aim to create. Our portable tanks are designed to bring joy to any moment—helping you decorate with ease at home, on-the-go, or anywhere in between. We’d love to hear more and see how we can help. Please reach out to our team at balloontime@wthg.com so we can assist directly. Thanks for sharing your feedback—it helps us keep improving for every celebration to come