How to Insulate Windows | Cheap and Easy with Plastic Film
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- čas přidán 15. 11. 2021
- Do you feel a draft? Nope, it's not your in-laws coming to town (😬), you may just have a leaky window. For a cheap and relatively easy way to rid your room of this draft, we'll show you how to insulate windows with plastic film and how to insulate your windows for winter (in the knick of time, too).
In addition to keeping your home warmer during the winter, installing plastic insulation film over your leaky windows also works to keep cold air inside during the summer months. Putting window insulation film over windows is a smart idea if you want to reduce energy costs and keep out drafts during the colder seasons. Applying plastic insulation film to windows can actually cut the cost of your climate control bills up to 40%.
We know - plastic for windows sounds wild, but hear us out. You can essentially winterize your windows for very little cost, insulate your windows with minimal time or damage, and seal your windows for the winter before the day is done.
Things you might need:
1. Window Installation Kit
2. Window Insulation Film
3. Window plastic wrap
Watch our comprehensive instructional video in which we walk you through each of the simple steps for installing plastic film over your windows.
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In less than two minutes you explained the process better than all the 10 minute videos I've just watched.
I’ve found that if you don’t apply the film perfectly to the double-sided tape, meaning there’s any wrinkle to it, it allows air in. And if the window is very drafty, the air squeezing through any small gap can pull the film away from the tape over time.
And at least for me sounds like someone messing with a bag of chips when wind hits it outside.
Thank you!! Straight to the point!!
Thank you for your video! I was just planning to put the plastic up. You made it easier for me.
Happy to help!
Good job simple and to the point.
The only real problem I had was a too short cord on my hair dryer. My husband and I did this today and we are both in our 70s.
They sell this new invention called extension cords. Have a warm Winter! 😊
Good job. More than I've done yet on something like this little project. I'm sure you both managed to eventually improvise.
thank youuu this is exactly what i needed!
Would it help more if I put one on the outside too???
I don't have this kit in my country. What type of plastic wrap could you use?
How do you do this if you live in an apartment with no frame? Don't want to take paint off drywall.
This is the best explanation anywhere. Thank you so much! 🙂🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
Awesome!
Succinctly and well stated. Thank you so much. 👍👍👍👍👍
Can you install on the outside to prevent insects from coming in through old wooden windows?
Instant follow after that’s a wrap
Brilliant
Thank you
how do i do this to windows with no frame whatsoever?
used bubble wrap last year (on double glazing) -big improvement - put it up again this year - good thing is you can take it off and use it again - you only use water to stick it to the window - plenty of vids on utube.......
But then you can't see outside. I'd hate to be boxed in like that, l need to be able to see outside.
Was it hard to remove the wrap in the spring?
No it isnt
What do I do if I already did this to my windows and yet my apartment is still drafty and cold
Thanks for showing the process. Your sealed windows at the beginning (minute 0.31) show a lot of moisture trapped...is this an issue for growing mold in the winter? Does it remain or dissipate? We're struggling with moisture on our double-glazed windows causing mold growth on the wood.
If you're in the UK, yes, mould will be a problem. Our climate and houses are basically crap crap crap.
Use silica packets for moisture. You can also use products specifically made for moisture gathering in those areas.
Lol the spouse jokes 😄 cute
I'll try this again but it has NEVER worked this way 4 me
I don’t get how you cut it a few inches bigger and not have it struggle to seamlessly adhere around the frame. When I do that, it almost has to fold to adhere
Box cutter on the painted window frame?!
any concerns with moisture build up and deposits between the plastic and window?
I think it would be smart to vent out the room before applying the film. That way the airgap would be dry so no condensation.
@@CZcams..Enjoyer Thanks. I checked the humidity in the room too, and it's quite low, so that should help too.
This should either reduce or eliminate condensation on the window pane.
Incredibly challenging to separate the adhesive backing on tape.
yes. put tape on a heat register, or use a hair dryer to warm it up... use a (new) sharp razor blade.
Does anybody know how long these last? And if you need to remove them, is it easy enough to do so?
last as long as you leave them on.... they're plastic. so one winter season and replace them next year. Not good cost savings imo
I wrapped a window last winter and it’s still holding strong. Helps that it’s a window my kids can’t reach
@@DS-qw1tpDon't you ever open your windows for fresh air though?
I was right there with him...until he used a box cutter to trim the plastic. Unless you have surgical precision, it's sure to also cut a thin score line on the underlying frame. There's gotta be a better way!
Lay a ruler down lol any scrap material to cut on. It isn’t that hard, but I’ll agree he gave it the ole landlord treatment with the knife
I did have to cringe a little there
what can I do if I need to open the window?
open doors...
Who else needs to do this right now but can’t go to the hardware store and is about to use saran wrap 🙋♂️
Can you do this for doors too?
I wouldn’t bc how u gonna get through it
But can you open windows with this?
@@DavideNastri no
Would this not make you get more mould in the house , due not being able to let fresh air in and damp air out ?
This will actually reduce or eliminate condensation on the window pane.
@@mckenziekeith7434Maybe, but ld rather have fresh air and be able to open the window to ventilate when needed.
My plastic sheet keeps coming off the sealing tape
Heat the tape
but you cant open the window...
Which usually isn't a problem when you're trying to keep cold air outside
my only problem is if i ever want to open the window to refresh the house with some nice fresh air I cant.
Don’t do that
That’s not a huge problem if you live somewhere cold.
How will you open the window?
You can't
How do you get the tape residue off in the Spring?
Hair dryer.
U don’t
Goo Gone.
@@Suddenlycalm Or Goof Off
Very impressive and funny
why thank you 😁
how do you open the window
You don't. You're sealed in for the entire season. This is why we leave one window undone per room, in case of fire.
@@jillsyillsy…it’s plastic my guy, I think you can defeat it pretty easily if your life depended on getting out of that window
How does one open the window after placing plastic?
you dont
Even with the extra space as an air gap, I don't get how a 1 mil sheet of plastic insulates anything at all whatsoever. This seems like a scam. Anyone have any proof this works? As in an HVAC system being able to reach higher or lower temps?
It would block/help keep out cold air flowing in from un-perfectly-sealed windows
I've got curious/pokey hole in everything kind of kids. They would poke their fingers thru this within 24hrs of installing it. The same as looking your finger in the new paper towel plastic wrapping cuz you just have to. I've been looking for an alternative to this plastic wrapping answer though.
Maybe something for the outside.
You can put these outside! I find it far more practical in dealing with condensation
I’m going to try this my house is really drafty
Let us know how it goes!
did it work?
Need better semi permanent solution for a case of 14 windows in house. That's least $140 +air/purifier/ filter
needing clean air as result. And a pet or 2 - there goes the thin plastic. So an internal frame, thicker mil plastic -though it'll look like a construction zone due to diffused plastic, but would be a better suit. Could cost any where from 5x -10x as initial thin plastic = $500 >> $1000; could pay itself in about 5 yrs. Better warmer than colder esp not feeling a draft(s).
Great video and hilarious joke!
for extra protection, can you caulk first, and then add the plastic wrap?
Y’all wanna do it cheap? Saran Wrap, electric tape and a fuckton of patience. I just did it and I live in Newfoundland where it’s basically winter for half the year.
TOOTSIES!
I don’t have a hair dryer I’m bald! I’m sure it’ll be fine, right?
Wouldn't it be better to just install an insulated window as a long-term solution? You'll have to do this every single year otherwise.
Way too much work ?
Thumbs up for cold spouse joke
Condensation 😮😅😅😅
Even when your spouse isn’t around 😂
I am glad you have solved the draft problem in your house.
Now spouse, same as before, take a clear plastic sheet and put it over ....... 😁
Easy, maybe, but cheap? Those kits run at least $20 per window.
So you don't air that room at all then? Good luck with growing mould. I don't understand how you can suggest sealing the window without access to open it!
You open your window in the dead of winter?
even if you don’t open your window -your furnace is bringing the air from outside into your house but in warmer condition -so you actually do have circulation-and when weather is better open door for draft for a bit
I have rooms in my home with windows which do not open and there is no mold, because I control the moisture in my home. But in the dead of winter I do not keep my windows open.
In any case, these kits have been sold for decades, and I have used them but this year I made simple wooden frames to stick the plastic to. Then should I need to open a window, I can pop it out.
You think that "air" will stop mold growth? I dont know where you live, but where I live there is so much moisture in the air outside it would probably make things worse. Mold likes dark, damp, wet warm spaces. I assure you the dead of winter is not going to cause mold growth. if there is a mist of clorox will shut it down PDQ.
Thanks for asking the stupidest question on CZcams
The wife hating isn’t funny
The window film is a fing ripoff. Buy regular plasticthese manufacturers get away with massive orofit margins by selling a five foot piece of saran wrap because it’s ‘clear’. Gimme a break.
This man a legend, even cracks a joke 😂😂
Poor people can't even afford a H-vac
How do you do this if you live in an apartment with no frame? Don't want to take paint off drywall.