Poorly insulated doors and windows can result in drafts costing you more in utility bills. Window insulation film can help solve this problem. A window film kit helps to insulate windows both large and small and can even help insulate patio doors.

You will not need to double glaze when you use heavy-duty insulation window film. It is perfectly safe to use on aluminum, painted wood, vinyl, and even varnished wooden frames. However, when dealing with painted frames you should first see how sturdy the paint itself is. Insulation will not be as effective if your paint is not sturdy.

The process of installing window insulation kits is really quite easy.

Step 1. All you do is attach double-sided tape all around a window or door, making sure to leave no gaps, and then press the shrink film to the tape.

Step 2. Use a standard blow or hair dryer to warm the complete surface area of the film – this should ensure that all wrinkles or creases are eliminated.

Step 3. Clean up the area by trimming all of the extra film off the edges using a craft knife that will not mar the frame.

Step 4. That’s all there is to installing window insulation kits, so just sit back, relax and enjoy your more cost effective heating.

Your energy efficient home installation kit will come with complete instructions to help you install properly.

A film kit comes complete with all tools required to successfully insulate 1 to 5 standard-sized windows or a single patio door. Contents of a kit often feature a length of film, alcohol wipes, double side tape, and cleaning strips. As the winter season ends, the shrink film and tape can be removed in moments, and soon cleans up with no lasting marks or residue.

You can apply Energy Film directly to your windows instead of the adhesive shrink film system to provide a year round insulation source to keep heat in during the winter and heat out during the summer.

You can save as much as 18% on your heating bills thanks to the variety of draft detecting tools, such as a detector to find leaks and drafts as well as kits. The included tools are able to check walls, windows and even ducts to see if any place is overly cold.

Either a plastic or a film insulation kit is just what you need to keep the extreme temperatures out and the wanted temperatures in without spending too much money.

Jim Hartburg writes articles, reviews, and products reports on a variety of topics, including those on the energy-saving Window Insulating Film and the versatile Electric Eyelash Curler.