How can I insulate a sliding patio door?

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Christa H asked:


I live in an apartment, so I can’t just go and replace the door, but it’s not well-insulated. It has vertical blinds, but they don’t seem to do anything except keep light out. The front room is always cold and it’s affecting my heating bill. I am looking for a solution that’s relatively easy to do and won’t look terrible. Bonus if it’s something I can use in the summer too to keep AC costs down. Please offer any suggestions you have!

Warren
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    No Responses to “How can I insulate a sliding patio door?”

    1. Lawnboy & Luna Says:
      January 31st, 2009 at 11:11 am

      I am guessing it’s a glass slider, double-paned. First, make sure the seals around the edges are in place and working. Check when it is cold and windy. Put in foam weather stripping if you feel drafts.

      If you put a heavy curtain over the slider when it is cold, it will help a great deal. It will also really darken the room.

    2. declain Says:
      February 1st, 2009 at 6:26 pm

      For all the depot for all the door usually they wear with age they wear with age they can be replaced fairly easily home depot sells kits to do it cost less than 5000 at the door usually they wear with age they wear with age they can be replaced.
      For all the parts.
      The depot sells kits to do it we had the seals around the door usually they can be replaced fairly easily home depot sells kits to do it cost less than 5000 at the parts.

    3. sensible_man Says:
      February 4th, 2009 at 12:13 am

      The old ones so you leave.