I live in south west georgia, and have been having a problem with my ac running all day long and not getting it below 82, ive had the unit looked at they put in 1.25Lbs of coolant that apparantly solved the freezing up problem. But the system still cant get it below 82.we have single pane steel casement windows. And i have no idea how much insulation in the attic. I rent so i cant really do anything majore. Ive been looking at » ive read several good reviews of the product. But i just cant believe that putting a $30 film of plastic on the windows can really cut down heat transfer by 70% does any one here have any actual experience with this or a similare product? Said by:but i just cant believe that putting a $30 film of plastic on the windows can really cut down heat transfer by 70% does any one here have any actual experience with this or a similare product?When we purchased our new home in Davie we decided to have the windows tinted as the central AC would run continuously in the afternoon until the sun began setting.The guy began the work around noon and as he progressed the temps in the home began dropping so much so I was quite surprised by the difference.

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After the work was completed the AC would run for about a half hour and then shut down for half hour or a 50% duty cycle in the hottest part of the afternoon and the home stayed at 78 degrees.It cost me $600 for the tint on 14 windows and I figure I made that back in the first two summers in electric savings or about $50 per month less electric.The other advantages are reduced fading of the window coverings and privacy. I can leave the curtains open all day have a full view of what’s happening outside and no one can see into the home.For what it is worth the installer recommended and used LLumar film which has something like a 5 year warranty against fading or peeling, it’s currently 3 years old and shows no signs of fading at all.If I where to buy another home I would tint the windows there as well again without hesitation.Wayne. Yes, I do and it works very well. I ordered (same product you list) enough for my old upstairs storm windows and it worked quite well for 2 years then, I replaced the windows.

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I did the east, south and west facing storms as I get a lot of sun.I also used the glare blocking film on my downstairs sliding glass door as it always caused late afternoon glare on to my TV.I was very surprised at how well it works. Still have on 1 south facing downstairs window - haven't replaced those yet and it's been on for over 5 years and working well.

I used to cook on the couch through that window.It might be difficult for you to apply on an installed/intact window. I was able to pull the storm windows and work in the garage and still I messed up the 1st one I did.

Careful to follow the directions and buy lots of that soapy applicating liquid, I hear it's just soapy water but who knows.I purchased it on-line from their website but that appears to be no longer possible.I'm a believer - good luck. Said by:we have single pane steel casement windows. And i have no idea how much insulation in the attic. I rent so i cant really do anything majore. Ive been looking at » ive read several good reviews of the product.

But i just cant believe that putting a $30 film of plastic on the windows can really cut down heat transfer by 70% does any one here have any actual experience with this or a similare product? I think the one thing to keep in mind is that the film is not going to make a poor window a good window. The film cuts down on radiation but with a 'metal single pane window' you will still have the conductive problems and air infiltration problems. Personally, it sounds like it's worth it, unless you can afford replacing all your windows. Said by RonBee:I think the one thing to keep in mind is that the film is not going to make a poor window a good window. The film cuts down on radiation but with a 'metal single pane window' you will still have the conductive problems and air infiltration problems.

Personally, it sounds like it's worth it, unless you can afford replacing all your windows.indeed, not very scientific but i have a temporal IR thermomater. I placed it on the glass and got a reading of 96.f same for the frame. But my assumption (i know) the glass has more of an area than the frame itself. So if i can cut down on the heat transfer from the glass it should cut down on 'most' of it. There's actually a very good seal around the unit, and i just put on new weather stripping. But, it is steel. And even if it just helps the most in the evnings and mornings it would be a big help.think ill buy some and give it a try.

Atleast on the south facing windows. And possibly the living room.thanks all for the info. I know this is an older thread, but this is the one that got me working on my project.The rooms on the western part of my house always suffer in the summer, especially in the late afternoon, due to the solar gain.

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We have new double pane argon filled windows, but still feel the heat. Late last year we purchased the gila film, and applied on 2 windows to test. We hated it, for the looks (mirrored), and this year it seemed to make things worse (windows were very hot to the touch).I recently went to Lowe's, and purchased some solar screen material, and re-screened a few windows to test.The results. Phenomenal!!I purchased more, and finished the other windows. The downside is that the screens do not let in as much light (nor did the film), but the rooms, and more importantly, the windows are much cooler! Huge difference!!I just have to remember to remove them come winter time, to allow the solar gain when it is needed.Just figured I would pass that along.TJ.

Said by:I recently went to Lowe's, and purchased some solar screen material, and re-screened a few windows to test.The results. Phenomenal!!What was the product you purchased at Lowes?The product was where the rest of the window screen material is. It is actually called solar screen.Link to the manufacture's website:»thought about that, but, wouldnt ya know it, not a single screen on the whole place!

There are tracks for them but no screens. So im guessing that a previous tennant damaged them and instead of repairing them they just tossed them. Im familure with the product. Its like a thick cloth screen right?

Ive used it on a screen door at the previous place. We're installing the Gila Platinum right now in the hottest rooms in our house. There has been an immediate and substantially noticeable and measurable decrease in room temperatures.Outside temps are up to about 105 right now, and a digital thermometer placed on the INTERIOR window sill in one room showed the wood was superheating to 121 degrees in the hot sun, which was then radiating into the room causing the room temp to climb up to 87 during the hotest part of the day, even though the AC was running full blast. The window sill of the one window we've applied the film to is now at least 20 degrees cooler, and the room temp maxes out at about 81 just from doing the one window. We've got another 3ftx5ft window to do in that room, which will lower the room temp again, as well as a wood exterior door that is also superheating in the sun, and we're planning to place a screen door with Pfifer's Super Solar charcoal solar screen from Lowes, which blocks 90 percent of the heat.Based on our experience so far, we believe the temp in that room will hold in the 70s throughout the day by the time it's all done. And that one cooler room has already led the rest of the house to remain cooler as well.

Honestly, we never considered that the windows were such a major source of heat. But rooms that had been barely habitable before are now completely comfortable, and we find ourselves spending more time in them.I've been doing most of the tinting as a one-person job.

Just buy some Clip and Grips from Office Max or other office supply store. You'll find them on the shelves with the paper clips and other document clips. They have rubberized grippers, and they're magnetic so you can hang your tint from a refrigerator, or use the holes on the clips to hang them from paper clips that are attached to a curtain rod. Use two clips at the top, and put two at each end of the bottom to keep the film stretched out. I pull the clear covering off the film on a kitchen table with all four corners held down by the clips, and then spray the film with distilled water and no-tears non-conditioning baby shampoo, a mixture of one quarter teaspoon to 16 ounces of water listed on Gila's FAQ page, then pick up the film by two corners and walk it to the window, aim carefully and push it toward the already-sprayed window, allowing it to come into full contact, then pull the clips off one at a time starting with a top clip, then the clip below it, then the other top clip and then the one below it.

From there, I position, squeegee and trim, then smooth out to perfection. I haven't lost a single piece of film yet. This is totally doable as a one-person job, and you will get great heat-reduction results.Oh, and by the way, you can easily get new screens if the ones on your windows are missing. Just google solar screen and you'll find a whole host of sites dedicated to building custom frames for you or simply selling kits to assemble the screens yourself, just like those self-assembly picture frames you can buy at Hobby Lobby.

Best of luck. Said by GotCharm:Oh, and by the way, you can easily get new screens if the ones on your windows are missing. Just google solar screen and you'll find a whole host of sites dedicated to building custom frames for you or simply selling kits to assemble the screens yourself, just like those self-assembly picture frames you can buy at Hobby Lobby. Best of luck.Those kits you speak of, in addition to individual parts are also available at most hardware stores and home centers.

The online retailers are great for bulk or large quantities.TJ.