How To Install Energy-Saving Window Film

Tired of seeing outrageous utility bill prices month after month? If so, you should consider installing energy-saving window film in your home. It's a quick and easy do-it-yourself project that can reduce your total power bill by as much as 15%. That may seem insignificant, but it translates into hundreds of dollars over the course of a year. And best of all, energy-saving window film is incredibly easy to install.

A lot of home improvements require special equipment, skills and knowledge to perform. All that it required to install energy-saving window film is about 15 to 30 minutes of your time and a squeegee to flatten it out. If you’re looking for a simple, DIY solution for saving energy in your home, you should pick up some energy-saving.

What is Energy-Saving Window Film?

Basically, energy-saving window film is a special type of self-adhesive material that's applied to the surface of glass windows. It's designed with material that blocks out a greater amount of thermal energy and UV sunlight than traditional window film; thus, minimizing the amount of thermal energy that escapes the home.

After reading the information above and deciding that energy-saving window film is a solution that’s right for you, follow these step-by-step instructions to install it:

Step One – Visit your local home improvement store and pick up the window film.

Step Two – Thoroughly clean your windows using paper towels and glass cleaner. After you’re done, wipe them down to remove any moisture, as even small amounts of leftover glass cleaner can

Step Three – Using a tape measure, carefully get the dimensions of the window, making sure to get individual dimensions if there are framed boxes built into your window. Take those dimensions and cut out the necessary pieces of window film about 1/4 inch larger than what they measured.

Step Four – Apply the window film starting at the top and working your way down. As you place it on the window surface, use a small hand squeegee to press out any air bubbles. Once the film is applied, give it ample time to dry without touching it and then you’re done

Sorry if you were expecting more, but that's all it takes to install energy-saving window film!