Best Weatherproofing Products
Window Kit That Insulates Ten 3 X 5 Windows. Cut a chunk out of your power bill, and make your home more energy efficient with the Duck Window Kit! Crystal clear film heat shrinks to seal out drafts and cold.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"One option is to double the plastic when installing it. According to how cold it is in your area, one layer may be okay but I find that for the price two is better."
"For those of you who are in doubt of their own capacity and ability to properly install this like I was, DO NOT FEAR. Blow Drying Tip: when blowdrying, rather than blowing at the wrinkled area directly, sway the blow dryer gently around the wrinkle itself and the wrinkle will come out much faster. Feel free to read the rest of my reviews on Amazon: I rarely write reviews here, but when I do, it's because I had a bit of doubt myself when purchasing it, but turned out to exceed my wildest imaginations."
"Have ten windows in the home, so got two Duck 1299529 window shrink film kits, and a low cost Jerdon 1600 watt blow drier. Wiped the dust off the trim with a damp paper towel per window, dried, then used one of the four faces on each alcohol wipe for each side of the window trim. Lift an inch or so of the tape off the roll, grab one end, and pull on one side until you hear/feel a soft pop, then the other side the same way. Peel back the protective cover an inch or two, cut the half inch off of the messed up tape with your scissors, and and fold the cover crease) to one side ninety degrees. Leave at least two or three inches of extra film on each side. I did the top first, then a side, then the other side, then the bottom."
Part of 3M's line of energy-saving products, this kit includes window insulation film and a roll of double-sided mounting tape to create an airtight seal. This version of the 3M indoor window insulator kit enables you to insulate five 3-foot-by-5-foot windows. 2141W Indoor Window Insulator Kit. At a Glance: Window insulation film to insulate five 3-foot-by-5-foot windows Double-sided mounting tape with ready-to-peel liner Transparent, wrinkle-free fit Backed by a limited warranty. Keep the Heat In and the Cold Out Made by 3M, this indoor window insulator kit contains window insulation film along with Scotch Window Film Tape to keep cold drafts out and warm air in. Double-Sided Mounting Tape for a Secure Seal Included with this kit is a 1/2-inch-by-27-7/10-yard roll of 3M window film mounting tape to keep your insulation in place all season long. Included: (1) 5.16' x 17.5' film sheet, (2) rolls of tape, 1/2" x 27.7 yd.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The first thing I did was to use some removable rope-type caulk to seal the huge air leaks. I wiped all the painted trim with a paper towel saturated with rubbing alcohol. Because my sliding patio door didn't have any base trim to attach the tape to, I had to get creative. I purchased a piece of white PVC trim (1 1/2" x 1/2") and cut it just a smidge larger than I needed. I reinserted the screws into the holes to make sure that the other half of the handle stays put. I removed the protective paper from the top strip of tape only, and attached the plastic. I put a lineup of dining chairs all along so that I could just walk sideways and easily reach the top without having to re-position a step stool. I also purchased the XL size kit and did a couple windows that were each over 9 ft wide. I will say that I wish I hadn't stretched the film taught to begin with, since the heat shrinking did cause that bottom trim piece to pull out of position a bit."
"I have to buy 3 packs of the 5 window kit because I have multiple huge windows, and I have learned the hard way that quality is sometimes more important than price."
"Maybe even cover more windows."
"Getting proper windows installed, but boy are these helping that room to be useful during the cold winter months!"
"its not as easy to implement as they mention or show it online."
"Easily saved a couple hundred in heating costs.Must follow directions to really work!"
"If your windows have very defined frames, put the tape along the edge perpendicular to the wall so that the plastic is pulling around the edge of the frame rather than flat across."
"This is truly a chore to put up, then used the hairdryer and after all of that - the draft continues to come through, the corner of the office where I applied this to the 3 windows is as cold as ever."
Duck Brand Double Draft Seal is designed to hug a door or window from both sides to block drafts and retain room temperature. Duck Brand Double Draft Seal works on interior and exterior windows, doors and all floor types. Each 2-set pack contains (8) 17-1/2-Inch long foam tubes, 4 plastic connectors and 2 fabric covers. Duck Brand Double Draft Seal is designed to hug a door or window from both sides to block drafts and retain room temperature. Duck Brand Double Draft Seal works on interior and exterior windows, doors and all floor types. Installation: 1-Connect foam tubes with plastic connector; 2-Measure tubes vs inside width of door and cut 1" shorter; 3-Insert tubes in cover;4-Slide middle under door w elastic straps up.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"You get two in a package and it is nicely sewn velvet material with thick elastic bands to clasp onto the side of the door."
"This will fit some doors without requiring a cut, but 1 side of the door (the side with the door frame) will need to be cut slightly."
"these stay where they belong without causing problems such as needing to readjust so the door can close."
"As you open or close the door, at least with the gaps my inside doors have, the whole tube is liable to get pulled into and then under the gap, pulling the whole tube part or all of the way under."
"Fit my gigantic door length wise but didn't quite reach and cover the whole bottom of the floor."
"I used these for my babies nursery to keep light out of the bottom of the door."
"While it fits on the door itself great it leaves a gap between the door and floor which completely defeats the purpose of this product."
"I thought I'd be able to cut these to size and you cannot."
Best Weatherproofing Pipe Coverings
Each package contains one ready-to-install pipe heating cable along with installation instructions. Warning: This cable has been designed for the sole purpose of preventing metal and rigid plastic water filled lines from freezing. Fiberglass pipe wrap is required to complete the installation. BUILT-IN THERMOSTAT - Turns the cable on at 38 degrees F and prevents frozen pipes to -50 degrees F - Simply wrap on, insulate and plug in.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"2 months in and sub freezing weather and my pipes haven’t frozen."
"Handy product to apply to pipes during cold weather and hopefully avoiding ice buildup."
"Keep my sprinkler system pipes nice and warm."
"Good stuff, works well, had a long time and still going strong."
"This heat cable works as expected."
"You can "test" the cable by pushing down a piece of metal in the thermostat pod - this turns the light on and turns the cable on."
"Didn't work right out of the packaging."
Best Weather Stripping
(Home weather stripping Self Adhesive Rubber Weatherproof Seal for free, 16.4 ft).It is made of high quality silicone, non-toxic, duralbe and flexible, help you reduce the noise, keep bugs off, and save electric fee. Energy Saving This door weather stripping will block the cold and hot air cross, help you reduce electric cost. EXTREM FLEXILITY - All-in-one forming, smooth surface, not easy to be deformed while using, high resilience door bottom seal, no damage to your floor.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Thanks to this seal, I no longer freeze my ass in the morning or get attacked by gigantic insects."
"Our house is old and drafty as hell, and we’ve been hunting for help to keep out the cold air."
"Perfect!"
"Instant and fantastic results."
"I put this on thinking it wasnt going to last long, its still on my door and its been -30!"
"Very very easy to install."
"Great product, easy to install, works if you are just trying to keep air or bugs out."
"This didn’t work for me."
Best Weatherproofing Window Insulation Kits
Window Kit That Insulates Ten 3 X 5 Windows. Cut a chunk out of your power bill, and make your home more energy efficient with the Duck Window Kit! Crystal clear film heat shrinks to seal out drafts and cold.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"One option is to double the plastic when installing it. According to how cold it is in your area, one layer may be okay but I find that for the price two is better."
"For those of you who are in doubt of their own capacity and ability to properly install this like I was, DO NOT FEAR. Blow Drying Tip: when blowdrying, rather than blowing at the wrinkled area directly, sway the blow dryer gently around the wrinkle itself and the wrinkle will come out much faster. Feel free to read the rest of my reviews on Amazon: I rarely write reviews here, but when I do, it's because I had a bit of doubt myself when purchasing it, but turned out to exceed my wildest imaginations."
"Have ten windows in the home, so got two Duck 1299529 window shrink film kits, and a low cost Jerdon 1600 watt blow drier. Wiped the dust off the trim with a damp paper towel per window, dried, then used one of the four faces on each alcohol wipe for each side of the window trim. Lift an inch or so of the tape off the roll, grab one end, and pull on one side until you hear/feel a soft pop, then the other side the same way. Peel back the protective cover an inch or two, cut the half inch off of the messed up tape with your scissors, and and fold the cover crease) to one side ninety degrees. Leave at least two or three inches of extra film on each side. I did the top first, then a side, then the other side, then the bottom."
Best Weatherproofing Garage Door Seals
Enjoy a more finished, attractive and energy-efficient garage, ready for year-round use with the Matador Garage Door Insulation Kit. Enjoy a more finished, attractive and energy-efficient garage, ready for year-round use with the Matador Garage Door Insulation Kit. Insulation kit keeps garages warm in winter, cool in summer; Includes 8 boards for 7 foot tall garage door; Fits 8 to 9 foot wide door.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Easy to install, just slice to fit and bend it to fit in the door."
"The left hand side and both center columns fit recessed in tightly behind the frame lips at the top, bottom and left side while the right side slides straight in flush with the frame. I cut four pieces at 2.5" which fit behind the right side of the column flush with edge. Next cut the panels as the rest it fit in the right, top & bottom recesses and flush in tight beside the smaller 2.5" piece. I'd start at a slight angle inserting the top left edge first and as much as possible then bending or cupping the panel insert the bottom left edge while straightening it out. Bend the top in followed by the bottom until you finally fit the right side edge in. I cut the first 3 columns at 45 13/16th inches (instead of just cutting at 3/4") and the right edge fits in snugly against the frame."
"Great looking and so easy to install."
"Perfect fit and very easy to work with."
"great kit and really easy to install."
"Works."
"This really keeps the garage insulated and my husband loves it."
"Make sure you have enough boards."
Best Heaters & Heater Accessories
Lasko's #755320 Tower Heater with multi-function remote control will effectively warm any room with style. Heat shutoff function for internal device and external ambient temperatures. Please see product use guide for safety information and shutoff feature usage. Please See Product Use Guide for Safety Information and Shutoff Feature Usage.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"We've tried a few different compact room heaters, but they were too small to heat the area and also way too noisy. We have tried many heaters in our RV and house over the years and they tend to be so noisy. The model we tried before purchasing the Lasko was so noisy we had to crank the tv volume up to hear over it. This sounds like a silly feature to list, but it makes a big difference in heating up a room. Therefore, the area directly in front of the heater was warmed, but the rest of the room was not. The oscillation really helps get the heat moved around the room so that you are not creating hot and cold spots. There are a couple of negatives about this heater: - To me, it is annoying that it beeps for every setting you change. :) I assume Lasko designed the beep so that you would know you changed something while clicking the remote control. Since you have the big unit sitting there in your room, it would be nice if it could be used to circulate air during the day when it's warmer, and then heat at night once the temps have dropped. (PS - we bought it at a local store, not via Amazon, so I can't comment on shipping). One thing I've noticed is that it will build up lint (Ummm... ok, cat & dog fur...)."
"The maximum safe total load on one 15 amp circuit is 1440 watts even though a 15 amp circuit is rated at 1800 watts. If it is set low 860-900 watts no more than 500 watts of additional load can be added to a single 15 amp circuit and there will be no thermostat."
"I purchased this for my daughter and the cord got really hot and melted after only being on for 30 minutes."
"I used this where my BABY sleeps and it's not eligible for returns so I can't contact Amazon about a return, since it didn't start a fire within 30 days of purchasing it. Cannot contact seller, or Amazon, and manufacturer requires ME to pay to SHIP it to them BEFORE honoring a warranty."
"If she had not started screaming, I can only assume the temperature in the room would have continue to climb and my little girl would have suffered a heat stroke and may have died. This photo was taken after turning the heater off, grabbing my daughter and pulling off her sweat drenched clothes and taking care of her."
Best HVAC Ducting
【Durability】iPower Carbon Filter cap is manufactured with high quality and durable aluminum for maximum strength and superior lasting effects. 【New and Improved】iPower is specialized carbon filter features top quality 1050+ IAV Australia Virgin Charcoal with amazing absorbent effectiveness. Effective Odor Control: The filter will soak up and eliminate some of the most undesirable odors and additional harmful and potentially ill-fating chemicals in the air.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"They are easy stripped by hand tightinng if you are looking for a super tight seal."
"Flanges are too small and make connecting ducting a bit tricky but holds well once you get it the clamp on."
"We use these filters for doing sterilizing by fogging in homes and they do a good job of keeping the fogging solution out of the motors in the foggers."
"This actually works."
"Works perfect to exhaust heat and moisture."
"I needed clamps for a 2-in blower tube for my fireplace."
"Excellent quality, surprisingly light weight."
"the end tab of the clamp coming out of the screw body interferes with the thumb screw."
Best Home Thermostats & Accessories
With four beautiful colors to choose from and an easy to read display, this thermostat will help make your home not only smart but energy efficient. It’s called Farsight, and it lights up to show you the temperature, weather or time. A STYLE FOR EVERY HOME: The Nest Learning Thermostat now comes in four fantastic colors; Copper, Stainless Steel, Black, and White. Your Nest Secure can use your smart light bulbs to help get your attention in the event of an emergency; your smart washer and dryer can take the data from Nest and run the next load of laundry when energy demand is low. Nest is focused on making simple, human, delightful things. Home/Away Assist: Nest automatically turns itself down when nobody’s home to help you save energy. Farsight: When the Nest Thermostat spots you across the room, it lights up beautifully to show you the time, temperature or weather.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I began to purchase LED light bulbs as a start, new energy efficient appliances, and then September 2015 the Nest 3rd Generation was released which caught my attention. I asked my father in-law who had the Nest 2nd Generation for information and he had nothing negative to say about it so I was sold. Test your wires one more time prior to uninstalling to make sure no power is running (avoid being shocked or damaging anything). If you have children you can lock it so that a child touching it can not change or disrupt your temperature or any of your settings. Nest will remind you when you should change your air filters on your furnace because it can base it upon how many times it turns on and off. Significant drop in energy consumption can be seen on my gas bill after month 1."
"The nest was not calling for heat and temperature was dropping fast. I called the nest techs which were polite and helpful. They said my nest was wired for a heat pump which I do not have. The nest was properly wired, but when wiring was check via the wi if it said it was erroneously wired for a heat pump."
"** EDIT: I am happy to report that the Nest Thermostat now has a number of options for the Farsight feature, including to display the current room temperature, which I wanted, and to display the weather outside (downloaded from the internet), which is very cool indeed! To charge its batteries, the Nest needs a C (common) wire hooked up; otherwise it tries to charge itself whenever the heating or cooling system is running -- the only time current is passing through it. If I turn the heating system on and set the thermostat to something low, like 60 degrees, so the heat won't ever turn on, the Nest displays "60" rather than the actual temperature in the room. Why should I have to wall-mount a thermometer next to the Nest to replicate its thermometer, just because the Nest programmers won't offer the option to show the current temperature?"
Best Registers, Grilles & Vents
Heat and air deflectors from Deflecto in a variety of shapes and sizes, for ceiling wall and floor registers. Redirects hot or cold air from ceiling vents, sidewall vents or floor vents for added comfort.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Bought this to deflect the dry air being blown on my face while I sleep in bed."
"The clear plastic pieces are adjustable and placement is super simple."
"I bought some steel mending plates at Home Depot for about $2 and mounted them to the ceiling with the vent cover. I can't speak on the deflectors melting since I live in a relatively warm climate location (Houston, TX) and have never set my heater higher than 72F."
"I'm using this on a ceiling vent to divert heat away from the cabinets and into the kitchen."
"They do the job but aren't very durable."
"This changed the whole dynamic of our AC, because if you have a vent right by the thermostat, your whole setup is a mess - not to mention efficiency concerns. As for the device itself, we've kicked it and partially stepped on it a few times and it's not broken yet, it claims to be indestructible, and so far that is true."
"I haven’t had them long enough to know if there really unbreakable I hope so, they are clear appear strong and with strong magnets , they stay in place.."
"He's a pretty good for the price."
Best HVAC Controls
442 CFM; Noise Level: <50dB; 110/120V standard household plug; Pre-wired 5 Feet power cord (UL Listed).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"My condo stank to high heaven before I plugged this in with a 6" inline fan and now you could hide dead bodies without noticing the odor."
"This did work well, but there are some issues and I will need to return it."
"I use this to filter a grow room and this filter in combination with the Apollo Horticulture 6" Inch 440 CFM Inline Duct Fan completely rids the facility of any odor."
"I feel like this thing is making my house smell fresher."
"I used a Tjernlund M-6 Inline Duct Booster Fan, Hydroponic Blower Heat Air Conditioning Vent Exhaust, 460 CFM, 6" inline fan to pull air from this filter."
"its a carbon filter at a good price."
"These things work so good you walk into your area and you think someone stole your plants because you cannot even smell them in the room or outside or anywhere."
"Great fan."
Best Household Ventilation Fans
Grille: Attached directly to housing with torsion springs, Motor type- Condenser, Grille Size: 13-Inches.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The actual rotating part of this fan is held into the frame with 3 screws which I removed to make it as light as possible while I was doing the installation. The most ingenious part of this fan is that there is a panel on the frame that has the connection for the flexible duct and the wiring - this panel lifts off after removing the screw that says something like "keep this screw in for grounding purposes." After I connected the wiring and duct, (here comes the tricky part) I was able to hold that panel in place in the hole with one hand and then take the frame for the fan in the other hand and push it straight up into the hole."
"If you want the timer to match the most popular color of light switches and frames available (almond), choose the "light almond" color for the timer."
"I actually wish I bought the lower CFM version as it gets very cold after shutting off water when finished showering. This fan is so strong you can feel a current of air coming from under door when door is closed."
"I bought this fan for a basement bath remodel after reading other favorable reviews. The volume of exhausted air was indeed impressive, and I began to worry about all the heat I was going to lose this winter when my son re-occupies his bath!"
Best Household Furnace Parts & Accessories
Designed to work with the wires you already have, Sensi thermostat does not require a common wire (c-wire) in many cases, so it is compatible with most heating and cooling systems* (U.S. and Canada only). Set your Sensi thermostat to automatically adjust your homes temperature for location-based temperature control with geofencing, or quickly create a 7-day schedule to reduce wasteful heating and cooling when no one is home. Integrates with Amazon Alexa for voice control and Wink smart home platforms, and works with Google Assistant and Google Home using the no cost Wink app.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"In my research I learned that my primary complaint the Nest - that the temperature swing was too wide - was addressed by Sensi's "cycle rate" setting. Nest's no-button design is cool, but using a thermostat is not a lecture in UX minimalism, and black-and-chrome doesn't really disappear into the background of my home (white trim and all). Granted, we didn't also install a second Nest to have more temperature sensors, and we didn't buy their $200 talking smoke detectors which also report environmental statistics back to the thermostat. Most people won't care about this but being a network security engineer, I'm impressed that the thermostat has exactly 0 open TCP ports, outbound communication is with one IP, and total traffic is very modest."
"--. I had been wanting to get a WiFi Thermostat for a long time now, but I held off because I was worried that I would buy one that wouldn't be compatible with my home or that I wouldn't be able to figure out how to install it. You select the wires that your current thermostat has, and then the app tells you what to label them and where they will go in the new thermostat. I had never replaced a thermostat before, and it took me under 30 minutes (which includes unboxing, looking for screwdriver, looking for AC unit shut off switch, watching how-to videos included with the app, etc). The app is handy because it also tells you your local Hi and Low temps from the forecast as well as the humidity in your home, upcoming schedule, set temp, actual temp, and the background is either blue, red, or grey depending on if your system is on Cool, Heat, or off at the moment. The only thing this is missing is a few more advanced options for the app, such as specific alerts (like if the temperature is changed manually, I would like to be able to get an instant alert on my phone) and an air filter change reminder that can be set for a certain amount of time (like 1, 2, or 3 months)."