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Customer Reviews for 3M 84 in. x 112 in. Outdoor Patio Door Insulator Kit

Internet #100187832

Model #2174W-6

Store SKU #666532

  • Made to reduce condensation and prevent frost buildup
  • Keeps cold drafts out and warm air in
  • Double-sided tape holds firmly between film and surface

Customer Reviews

  • 4.1
    out of 88 reviews
  • 77% recommend this product
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Works great!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We've been using window kits for about 20 years now and love them! These kits save us so much money and are definitely worth the little bit of work. It's also nice that the tape comes with the plastic as I've seen some kits that don't have it. Highly recommend that if the windows are older, use the plastic on the outside as well as the inside! We did that this time and it's has helped a lot more!!
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    Seems like a good product
    5 stars because it was easy enough to mount a 65" x 45" sheet of plastic on a double window, and I worked by myself from the third step of a ladder and I'm almost 68 years old. One thing I noticed is that the tape that comes in this kit is super easy to use, unlike the tape that comes with the interior kit, which is a nightmare to use. I have no idea if this will hold up through the winter.
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      Difficult to Peel Tape
      After applying the tape to the surface of the window frame, the peel-off paper is very difficult to remove. It continually rips while peeling it off meaning you have to repeatedly use your fingernails to separate the thin paper from the tape. A very frustrating process. I'm surprised they couldn't engineer a better solution.
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      Response from 3M Social CareFeb 7, 2022
      Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are sorry to hear of the trouble. We do not expect the product to be as described. Please connect with our team at 1-800-494-3552 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CT and provide case number 30392612. Thanks again, we look forward to your call. 3m-country-catalog
        Tape is awful. It does not peel correctly!
        Something is really wrong wit this product. The tape does not peel correctly and it is impossible to attach to a window or to the plastic.
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        Response from 3M Social CareDec 1, 2021
        Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are sorry to hear of the trouble. We do not expect the product to be as described. Please connect with our team at 1-800-494-3552 Mo-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT and provide case # 28721586. Thanks again, and we look forward to your call. 3m-country-catalog
          • Recommended
          This is the only one that the tape sticks to any material and the window film is crystal clear. A...
          This is the only one that the tape sticks to any material and the window film is crystal clear. Also they cut the film ion exact rectangles so you have even edges when you stick it to the tape. The only one I will buy. I tried the others and won't do that again. This is the fifth year we have used it.
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          • Recommended
          2 found this review helpful
          Use this product on the outside of my screen room to cover the screens. I clean the metal frame ...
          Use this product on the outside of my screen room to cover the screens. I clean the metal frame good and the tape 3-m provides sticks very well. It last all winter with no problems. Going to be 2nd winter using 3-m.
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          2 found this review helpful
          This product was so easy to work with. After cleaning the surface as recommended, we applied the ...
          This product was so easy to work with. After cleaning the surface as recommended, we applied the tape and were able to attach and detach the plastic multiple times to get it to the point where it was taut enough. We chose to work on a day that was rather gusty but because the tape could hold the plastic for us while we were working on another area, it didn't pose the problems that you might imagine. So far, so good.
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          • Recommended
          3 found this review helpful
          True to the words.. Clearer than the others. Does the job well.
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          This is not a review; it is a question?
          Could you please confirm if this product will help for California summer heat?
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          Response from 3M Social CareJul 21, 2023
          Hello - Thank you for asking. Yes, this should help insulate against heat. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please connect with our team directly at 1-800-494-3552 Mo-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT. 3m-country-catalog
            • Recommended
            Much easier than the old brand I've used in the...
            Much easier than the old brand I've used in the past. I put this on my screened porch and it held through horrible wind and rain on several occasions. It's very clear. You can't tell it's there except at night when the lights in the porch are on. The tape is super strong and holds like crazy. None of the strong winds caused it to let go. I've been putting film on the screening on my porch for years and this brand is absolutely the best. I've used it on some windows and a door on our outdoor shop and have excellent results there too. Clear to see out, blocks cold air and holds tight.
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            So much better
            [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This 3M patio door insulation kit has been such a great improvement. My patio doors are right off my kitchen and are very desperately in need of repair. This kit has bought me some time and helped this winter so I can hold off replacing the doors. Very easy to use and install.
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              • Recommended
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              Good and does the trick!
              Easy to use. However I was not aware of the outdoor temperature requirements in order to install. However I still installed, tape and plastic all worked as promised
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              • Recommended
              Trusted product
              [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We have used various 3M products on our old drafty house. The biggest pain point for us is our two old patio doors. You can literally see the curtains moving at times! This Patio Door Insulation Kit is a repeat buy for us every year for our doors. It completely cuts down on the drafts and helps insulate and keep our rooms warmer. We can’t go into a winter season without a 3M haul!
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                Save Energy
                [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This 3M kit has enough film to cover a standard patio door. It is meant for use on the outside of the door. It was pretty easy to install. This kit includes the mounting tape and window film. You will need a tape measure and scissors to install the film. This product does not shrink to fit with a hair dryer. You will need to stretch it to remove wrinkles. You are able to reposition the film to get it tight. Window film will stop drafts around the door frame and keep condensation down. The film is very clear and won't block your view. It's a great way to save money on your heating costs in the winter
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                  • Recommended
                  Don’t waste your money
                  I thought I would save a few bucks and purchased the frost king film. It started tearing before I started applying the blow dryer. Ripped it off and bought the 3M kit. Problem solved
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                  Response from 3M Social CareJan 6, 2023
                  Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are happy to hear you liked the product! 3m-country-catalog
                    1 found this review helpful
                    Wasted my money
                    Had installed on 3 patio doors. It looked great, you couldn't even tell it was on. The plastic is good quality, goes on smoothly and sticks well until it gets below zero and the wind from the storm hits it. The plastic came off all 3 during our first winter storm. The plastic wasn't damaged, it just released from the sticky tape. I really had high hopes for this as it made more sense to block the wind before it hits the doors.
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                    Response from 3M Social CareJan 6, 2023
                    Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are sorry to hear of the trouble. We do not expect the product to behave as described. Please connect with our team at 1-800-494-3552 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CT and provide case number 37821552. Thanks again, we look forward to your call. 3m-country-catalog
                      Worked well
                      [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product worked pretty well outside which I kind of had my doubts but thought it wouldn't hurt to try. Been on for over a month and I see a noticeable difference. It has lasted longer being outside opposed to inside with my dogs always putting their nose through it.
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                        • Recommended
                        Works well
                        [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used this on a couple areas in our breezeway. It seems to stick better to our window frame than our storm doors. I was hoping to be able to at least block off the areas that don't currently have glass. Works well on both sides of the wood windown panes.
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                          • Recommended
                          Great product!!!
                          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got my 3M Outdoor Window Insulator Kit for my patio door a few weeks ago and it worked perfectly. It was easy to use and fit great. It fit perfectly so I went and got more fore all my windows. If you are looking for a great product that's easy to use and works great I recommend you try these. They are perfect!!!
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                            • Recommended
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                            Four people covered the patio door in about 30 minutes....
                            Four people covered the patio door in about 30 minutes. The wind challenged us but keeping the film close to the ground was the trick to avoid unintentional sticking to the tape.
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                            Great
                            [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I wasn't sure at first but this worked out great. My neighbor had a window blow out during one of our winter storms and needed to seal and cover what was exposed! So we used the 3 ml window cover and let me tell you it worked great. The wind isn’t rush through the house and is working great.
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                              • Recommended
                              Durable Window Insulation
                              [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am very pleased with the 3M Outdoor Window Insulator Kit for a patio door! It was very easy to install and I am very impressed how well the plastic is made and how well it stays once installed! It will be very easy to take off come Spring! I highly recommend it for anyone looking!
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                                • Recommended
                                Staff was very helpful and informative...
                                Staff was very helpful and informative
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                                3m
                                [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have a really old bow window in my living room. It lets in the cold air from outside. I got this to seal out the drafts. This kit was easy to put up. It definitely works no more cold air coming in. This is totally afford and beats replacing the whole window. Plastic is really great quality.
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                                  • Recommended
                                  Window insulation kit
                                  [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this just in time for the cold weather that just hit my area, this 3M insulation kit work perfectly to keep the cold air out, it definitely does what it supposed to do . It was a great and timely purchase.
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                                    • Recommended
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                                    While the plastic was a good quality and thickness, the...
                                    While the plastic was a good quality and thickness, the double stick tape didn't stick well in many places It was applied to clean surfaces and rubbed on well but let go in a number of spots.. I have used other brands in the past and this one definitely wasn't up to the others.
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                                    Response from 3M Social CareNov 18, 2022
                                    Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are sorry to hear of the trouble. We do not expect the product to behave as described. Please connect with our team at 1-800-494-3552 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CT and provide case number 36899881. Thanks again, we look forward to your call. 3m-country-catalog
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