View Full Version : How much does putting plastic over windows save?
jfrog
12-31-2014, 03:14 AM
I'm thinking about putting plastic up over the windows to save on electricity? The bill this month was 275 dollars. Any thoughts on if it's worth doing?
thephnxman
12-31-2014, 06:54 AM
I'm thinking about putting plastic up over the windows to save on electricity? The bill this month was 275 dollars. Any thoughts on if it's worth doing?
weatherizing is what will save you money, winter or summer.
Scott Pitta
12-31-2014, 07:32 AM
It certainly keeps the draft out. We do it every year. It is worth the minimal expense.
Praxeas
12-31-2014, 04:12 PM
Electricity or gas?
Who has a fireplace? A lot of heat get's lost through those unless you have an oven
jfrog
12-31-2014, 04:38 PM
Electricity or gas?
Who has a fireplace? A lot of heat get's lost through those unless you have an oven
Electric heat. And live in a single wide trailer with single pane windows
mfblume
12-31-2014, 04:53 PM
It is definitely worth doing.
Abiding Now
01-01-2015, 09:37 AM
Move to Florida.....:D
Praxeas
01-01-2015, 02:51 PM
Electric heat. And live in a single wide trailer with single pane windows
Wow...I may be wrong but don't those have less efficient insulation? Im not sure covering the windows will matter much
Abiding Now
01-01-2015, 03:00 PM
Electric heat. And live in a single wide trailer with single pane windows
The plastic can help and another thing that helps is make sure the underside of the trailer is covered (underpinning http://www.ehow.com/how_4611443_heat-mobile-home.html) and blocks the wind from blowing under the trailer.
mfblume
01-01-2015, 04:00 PM
Popular Mechanics says each window covered in plastic the can save up to $17 per window during the winter for homes in the North.
Take it from a Canadian!
jfrog
01-01-2015, 05:52 PM
Popular Mechanics says each window covered in plastic the can save up to $17 per window during the winter for homes in the North.
Take it from a Canadian!
I'll have to try it out. I'll let tall know how it works out
commonsense
01-01-2015, 08:58 PM
We just cover the glass on patio door but do it every year. Not sure on monetary savings but it helps with northwest drafts.
Replaced our windows 9 yrs ago since the 1962 house had single pane glass.
shazeep
01-02-2015, 09:35 AM
The plastic can help and another thing that helps is make sure the underside of the trailer is covered (underpinning http://www.ehow.com/how_4611443_heat-mobile-home.html) and blocks the wind from blowing under the trailer.ya, Prax is right on the sub-par insulation, tho film will help with cold spots and drafts. These 'skirts,' if you don't already have them, will have more effect. And note that there are merely decorative, or insulated skirts.
KeptByTheWord
01-07-2015, 11:34 AM
I can understand putting plastic over your windows, but that would bug me, not being able to see out. I love to look out my windows and see the mountains. However, if it meant saving money and keeping the house warmer, I would probably put up with it. We have nice double paned windows here, and a huge wood stove that keeps us comfortably warm, even in very cold temperatures. But I have lived in trailers, and I certainly agree that having good skirting can make a huge difference as well.
jfrog
01-07-2015, 08:43 PM
I can understand putting plastic over your windows, but that would bug me, not being able to see out. I love to look out my windows and see the mountains. However, if it meant saving money and keeping the house warmer, I would probably put up with it. We have nice double paned windows here, and a huge wood stove that keeps us comfortably warm, even in very cold temperatures. But I have lived in trailers, and I certainly agree that having good skirting can make a huge difference as well.
If you buy the plastic window kit at lowes it's cheap and covers 3-5 windows easily. It's also very see trough. If put on cartfully it wOnt really interfere with looking out the window.
So far I've covered 2 windows. The house feels much more comfortable even 2 degrees lower on the thermostat.
My only concern now is if there will be tape reside when removing them. But it's not a big concern since the prev owner plastics the windows before and the way he did it left some nasty residue.
Winter is when I am glad I live in CA!!! They used to build homes here with almost NO insulation and single pane windows for decades.
I was working outside yesterday without a coat again....LOL
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