Manufacturer | 3M |
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Part Number | 2141-EP |
Item Weight | 10.4 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 60 x 36 x 0.1 inches |
Item model number | 2141W-6 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 5-Windows |
Style | Indoor |
Finish | Clearest window film |
Material | Plastic |
Pattern | Insulator Kit |
Thickness | 0.75 Millimeters |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Measurement System | inch |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | Warranty |
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3M Indoor Window Insulation, Insulator Kit for 5 Windows 3ft x 5ft, Keeps Cold Air Out and Warm Air In, Includes Heat Shrink Window Film and Scotch Window Film Mounting Tape (2141W-6)
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Material | Plastic |
Brand | 3M |
Item Thickness | 0.75 Millimeters |
About this item
- Saves energy and reduces heating costs
- Reduces condensation and prevents frost buildup
- Quick and easy installation
- Fits five 3'x 5' indoor windows
- 1 year Limited Warranty: This 3M product will be free from defects in material and manufacture. If this product is defective, your exclusive remedy shall be, at 3M's option, replacement of the product or refund of the purchase price.Limitation of Liability: 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from this product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential
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Product Description
Product Description
Available in a variety of indoor and outdoor window sizes. 3M Window Insulator Kits keep cold drafts out and warm air in through heat shrink window film and Scotch Window Film Mounting Tape. 3M window kits have the clearest film and stay up all season long with Scotch tape technology. Scotch double sided tape holds firmly between films and surfaces.
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With the 3M indoor window insulator kit, you can lower your heating bills during the winter and make your home more energy-efficient. 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. Stretching the film removes wrinkles for a transparent view. This version of the 3M indoor window insulator kit enables you to insulate five 3-foot-by-5-foot windows.
Keep the Heat In and the Cold OutMade 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. As a result, you can reduce your heating costs during the winter. The film shrinks tight around your window for a transparent, wrinkle-free fit and is made to reduce condensation and prevent frost build-up.
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. This double-sided tape seals off cracks and crevices, creates an airtight seal, and establishes a strong bond between the surface, the tape, and the insulation film, as recommended in ENERGY STAR's "Seal and Insulate" guidelines. Featuring a convenient, ready-to-peel liner, the tape adheres easily to a variety of surfaces and stays intact upon removal.
Simple, Fast Installation
Installing the window insulation is easy. You simply unfold the film and cut it to the width of the window, allowing an extra inch on all sides. Next, you firmly apply the mounting tape around the window frame and remove the paper liner. Then you apply the film to the tape, starting at the top of the window, and reposition and stretch the film to remove wrinkles. Finally, you use a blow dryer to remove any remaining wrinkles, then trim any excess film.
Made in the United States, and designed for indoor use only, this insulator kit can be used with aluminum, vinyl-clad, or painted or varnished wood molding, but it should not be applied to veneer paneling or Lauan mahogany molding. The film and tape should be removed from the window at the end of the season. The film measures 10 square yards, or 5.16 feet by 17.5 feet by 0.75 thousandths of an inch (H x W x D), and weighs 0.33 pounds.
What's in the Box
Window insulation film and one roll of mounting tape.
From the Manufacturer
Get your home ready for winter with 3M energy solutions. Our window insulator kits are easy to install, and help keep your utility bill low during the cold months. Plus they use Scotch Window Film Mounting Tape and have the clearest film. The cost of heating your home may be rising, but there's something you can do. 3M window insulator kits help keep the warm air in and cold drafts out. And your energy bill down.
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ASIN | B00002NCJI |
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Customer Reviews |
3.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #31,067 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #16 in Weatherproofing Window Insulation Kits |
Date First Available | June 27, 2007 |
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Indoor Kit Covers 5 - 3' x 5' Windows | Indoor Kit Covers 2 - 3' x 5' Windows | Indoor Kit Covers One XL 6'8" x 19.5' Window | Indoor Kit Covers 6’8” x 9’ Patio Door | Outdoor Kit Covers 2 - 3' x 5' Windows | Outdoor Kit Covers 6’8” x 9’ Patio Door | |
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Customers like the ease of installation of the insulation. They mention that it's very easy to attach at the window top. That said, some complain about the ease with which it'll peel off. Opinions are mixed on quality, value, adhesion, thickness, and performance.
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Customers find the installation of the insulation to be easy. They mention that the tape and film are easy to attach, and the instructions state that it's easiest to attach at the window top.
"...-once you get the hang of it, its easy to install-really has saved us money on home heating oilCONS:-..." Read more
"...good of a job applying the plastic on the first window, it's easy to get the hang of after a couple tries...." Read more
"...reviews, was sure the plastic would be clingy and very hard to get open and install. Not true at all!..." Read more
"...With its high-quality clear window film, simple installation process, and noticeable benefits, this insulation kit provides everything you need to..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the insulation. Some mention that it works great on both sides, while others say that it renders it useless and a waste of time and money.
"...-quality clear window film, simple installation process, and noticeable benefits, this insulation kit provides everything you need to improve the..." Read more
"...sided tape, half of the paper backing remained on the tape making it unusable. I opened the second kit and had the same problem...." Read more
"...The tape that comes packaged is double sided and works very well on both sides...." Read more
"...In other words, the wind blows against the sheet and it doesn't fail. In North Dakota, I used these annually inside the windows...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the insulation. Some mention that it does its job well, keeping the heat in and the cold out. However, others say that it tore, had a manufacturing or handling defect, and was flimsy.
"...The amount of cold air it has stopped is simply amazing! It's warm and cozy...." Read more
"...when the wrinkles or creases would show up, it was because the product came unstuck. I read every bit of the information...." Read more
"...I find it also keeps my house cooler in the summer. Combined with thermal drapes, you have a combination for energy savings.PROS:-..." Read more
"...uneven manner, and eventually the tape will come off and the cold air can seep in again...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the adhesion of the insulation. Some mention that it sticks great and lasts for a long time, while others say that it sometimes seems to lose its adhesiveness on rough or old surfaces.
"...at removing the paint from my window frame...while simultaneously losing adhesion and falling right off of it...." Read more
"...Plastic sticks well and doesn't come undone. The amount of cold air it has stopped is simply amazing! It's warm and cozy...." Read more
"...work but unfortunately right after I stuck the tape down it all started falling off which was super frustrating...." Read more
"...PROS:- sticks great and lasts for a long time-once you get the hang of it, its easy to install..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the insulation. Some mention that it's saving them some money, while others say that it didn't work. The plastic is very thin and cheap, and it'll waste your money.
"...Overall a bit too costly for some thin plastic and double-sided tape, but there aren't a lot of competitive options...." Read more
"...-really has saved us money on home heating oilCONS:-..." Read more
"I gave only 3 stars because getting too expensive...." Read more
"...The film appeared really thin and cheap. Please don't let this fool you. It works great. I guess I don't know what I was expecting...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the thickness of the insulation. Some mention that the plastic is fine, while others say that it's very thin and is of a lower quality than other brands.
"...Measure, cut and unfold. Make sure you've unfolded it ALL the way, it's pretty thin, some times it tricks you... Stick film onto double sided tape,..." Read more
"...The plastic is very forgiving so if there are a few wrinkles the blow dryer eliminates them...." Read more
"...It was basically paper and nothing sticky. The tape was very difficult to get started which was the first sign something wasn't right...." Read more
"...The plastic film is fine, but the tape was faulty - the backing that covers the second adhesive side didn't separate properly, rendering both rolls..." Read more
Customers are disappointed with the tape. They say it's faulty, frustrating, and doesn't hold up. Customers also mention that the plastic will pull on the tape in an uneven manner, and eventually loses its adhesiveness.
"...This plastic opened easily, and was easy to stretch. The tape looked very flimsy and I did not expect it to hold, but it did and if you put the..." Read more
"...to be redone over and over again, so obviously they were losing their adhesiveness...." Read more
"...window frame is a little contoured, that means that the plastic will pull on the tape in an uneven manner, and eventually the tape will come off and..." Read more
"...The plastic film is fine, but the tape was faulty - the backing that covers the second adhesive side didn't separate properly, rendering both rolls..." Read more
Customers have negative opinions about the ease of removal of the insulation. They mention that the paper refuses to peel off from the tape, and it's nearly impossible to peel it without it ripping the paper. Some say that the tape does not hold up and detaches from the wall within a week. Overall, customers are not happy with the ease and quality of the product.
"...-it is awfully hard to get the double stick tape off if you leave the product up for a long time..." Read more
"...the shrinkage that happened when I blow-dried it made one corner pull away from the tape...." Read more
"...because it must have dried out in a hot storage place and would not peel correctly. It seems to stick much better on tile than it does sheetrock...." Read more
"...At the top of the window, however, the tape took off so much paint in a few spots that it exposed the bare wood of the window frame...." Read more
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I do agree with the other reviewers that it was a pain to do with their directions and the cutting was problematic, etc. I remember buying the packages for my storm doors, not realizing that it would cover both until I had already bought 2. Perhaps that was my error. The rest, I'm sorry to say, must have been the company's.
I covered a large storm/patio double door, one quite large window that took up much of the wall (with some creativity on my part) and 3 other, over-sized windows (I say over-sized because they are a little wider than some and definitely longer. "luxury windows" except for the fact that they leak air like you wouldn't believe!). I spent some money here, folks. What is that? A storm door, lets say 2 or 3 sheets for the wall sized window (maybe a triple window size) plus 3 more? It didn't break the bank but hey- I wasn't buying new windows. It shouldn't have come close to breaking any bank.
I have convinced myself that this helped in some way but honestly I'm not sure. I really hardly ever say I will never buy this product again but I will not. I feel like this was such crap. I had faith in 3M but they obviously spent all their money in the packaging of the product.
It did not take long for me to notice that I had lines or wrinkles in the paper. This usually meant that a spot had come unstuck or needed to be heated more. I found this material very temperamental to the blowdryer. I remember my family using these in the 90's. I watched them use it and I've used it since then. You would think that products would have improved over time(non-appliances specifically). If I tried to get wrinkles out of stubborn spots, it risked being ruined. So some of the film had creases which I feel that yes, my neighbors might have noticed from the outside on a sunny day. Not my preference as the window film became more obvious to onlookers as time went by! Most of the time when the wrinkles or creases would show up, it was because the product came unstuck. I read every bit of the information. I also installed enough of them and not in the same day (because who the heck has that kind of time?) so you would think that at least the last few that I did would turn out flawless. It was such a hassle to babysit these windows and when it was obvious that they weren't sticking I just sort of threw in the towel because I was so annoyed with all the time I wasted trying to monitor something so simple and stupid. A person should be able to put something up in their home and then trust that it does what it's supposed to do.
I don't remember when I gave up on each window but I know that it didn't take long before corners or sections of sides were having to be redone over and over again, so obviously they were losing their adhesiveness. I tried to mend by pulling off those sides and re-taping but again, it only lasted a matter of time. I swear, this was such an annoying experience. As if putting this on your window isn't bad enough. I feel like this company really takes advantage of people who cannot afford or are unwilling to replace whole windows and insulation. They prey on people who actually need a quick fix. We were still dreadfully cold in our basement area with so many windows leaking heat. It was ridiculous. By the end of the season, removing the film from the windows was just upsetting because every single window had it coming off - not just a little. It was bad! I'm experienced in using these. I've had them since I can remember. I've never had this bad an experience.
Never again. If you are smart, you'll shop around for a different brand.
PS when I did my review search on this product, I had already heard that their tape sucked. I tried it on one window and it was true. I got the DUCT brand and the tape was better. Perhaps their film is better, too? Who's to say but what I can tell you is that either they make cheap tape AND film or people thought that the tape was the problem but it was the actual film. It also means that there are bigger and better products out there. This year, I'm back on the market. I hope no one from 3M calls me to offer me free film or some other product perk based on this review because I'll will decline with confidence.
PROS:
- sticks great and lasts for a long time
-once you get the hang of it, its easy to install
-really has saved us money on home heating oil
CONS:
- if you don't totally shrink the plastic, you can see the ripples from the outside of the house and it looks a little messy, but if you do it right it is crystal clear
-it is awfully hard to get the double stick tape off if you leave the product up for a long time
We are now going into our third winter with the same kit on our windows and we are only now noticing some of the windows are losing their plastic in some places, peeling etc. But thats to be expected when its only supposed to be left on for a shorter period of time.
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La cinta que trae no me sirvió. Termine pegandola con cinta doble cara que ya tenía en casa para una ventana y el resto con cinta canela. De ahí en fuera estoy muy contenta con el resultado.