How to Seal Mobile Home Windows in the Winter
If you live in a mobile home with standard single pane windows, you are going to need to seal the windows in the winter in order to insulate the windows properly. This will keep the cold air out and your heat inside where it needs to be in order to keep down the cost of your heating bills.
- Inspect the windows in your mobile home to see if they have been caulked. Many mobile homes have a slight gap between the window and the siding. This is going to allow a draft to come in and needs to be sealed.
- Use standard caulk to fill in the gap around the perimeter of your mobile home's windows. Be sure to fill it completely to help keep the cold air out during the winter months.
- Clean the outside of your mobile home windows with water and a mild detergent to remove any dirt or debris.
- Purchase a plastic window insulation kit. This kit is commonly available at most hardware and home improvement stores.
- Apply the plastic provided with your window insulation kit to the outside of the windows by peeling away the protective coating over the two-way tape and sticking it to the siding around the perimeter of your windows.
- Move into your home and begin the process on the inside of your home in the same manner.
- Clean the interior window frames with warm water and a mild detergent and allow them to dry before installing your plastic insulation to the inside of your windows so that the tape can properly adhere to the surface of your window frame. If your windows are extra dirty, you can use rubbing alcohol to remove residue that may cause the tape to not stick correctly.