Surround Insulation Side Panels White for Window AC Unit Indoor Air Conditioner Cover for Winter and Summer

I was skeptical of this item at first. I just put in my a/c for a hot n humid stretch and every year I loathe looking at the towels I have to place to keep it insulated, without letting out the cold air. I was looking for something that kept the cold in, the heat out, while making my a/c look better than something out of a dorm room. This product solves all those problems, keeping in all the cold air while looking 100x better. If you're tired of looking at the half-assed insulation/towels set up, this product is for you! Is it perfect? No, as you can see the cracks between the different pieces of insulation. Make sure it's straight, where you want it, and without air bubbles before firming applying pressure to the adhesive strip. Strips have a good amount of adhesive; I see this product lasting multiple years.

I live in an environment that's very muggy/humid in the summer, yet chilly in the winter... So anytime in the summer that my window unit isn't running, it feels humid in that room because of the paper thin window unit seals, and in the summer, I have to fully remove the window unit because it essentially makes my room feel like the artic tundra.This item has already made such a difference in the ONE WEEK that I've had it installed. The insulation panels are thick and secure, easy to cut, and block out all humidity from outside... So I anticipate that having this installed will also save me some money on my power bill now that A/C & heat can't seep through the window unit cracks and thin lining. I highly recommend this product! Easy to install, great look, and fair price!

It makes your window A/C look a lot nicer but its a bit of a pain to cut. If you still plan on removing your a/c during winter like me, dont even adhere it to the unit. You can just friction fit it into place.

Do I love the look of this? No. BUT I like the look of it one thousand times more than the accordion sides that accompany window AC units similar to mine. I decided to install a window unit in our main bedroom because our central unit has a difficult time keeping up in the scorching heat the Gulf Coast summers bring, especially in a home that's almost 100 years old. I am not a fan of the esthetics of a window unit or the inside air and dirt that sneaks in on the sides. This little contraption addressed the issues perfectly. Now I can be cool, stand the not so pretty look of the sides of the unit and keep the outside hot and humid air and dust where it belongs. Win, win, win!

Takes you a good while to set up and situate everything to you liking but it’s fairly easy and self explanatory. I used a kitchen knife to cut the pieces and had zero issues. My window looks so clean and sleek and I’m very excited to see how the insulation works to keep the hot air from an upcoming heatwave out! I just know those dingy AC side panels were letting out (and in) so much air before I installed these insulation panels.

Installing this stuff to exactly fit around my window a.c. was hard work. Measurements must be exact…do not try to eyeball it, as the instructions suggest you might in some spots. It MUST be cut with a utility knife and, ideally, an T-square, and even then, the edges are a bit ragged. Once I had the side panels cut to the correct size, I had trouble getting the outside edges (the edges against the window trim) to stay put. I had to line the trim with double-sided tape and push and poke the panels until the tape found something to grab. I was about 85% satisfied with the appearance of the installation once I was through. Far better than the flimsy accordion panels that came with the air conditioner. The next day, I realized the *back* of the accordion panels are exposed on the outside. I can’t imagine they’ll hold up through a Midwestern winter. I had enough foam panel left from the kit, so once again, I measured and cut and wrestled with the panels to cover the outside of the accordion panels. I cut the pieces a tad wider than necessary and one edge fit into the channel for the screen (which can’t be lowered from the top window pane, obviously), so there’s a good chance everything will stay in place until next spring. Next year, I’ll save myself a lot of hassle and money and buy foam board and more double-sided tape. I do not plan to buy this kit again.

My house and windows are small. We are experiencing 100dg temps in WI. Borrowed window AC from my neighbor who had an extra. Installed it myself (60yr old woman). Didn’t like how the accordion sides did not cover well and actually would slightly move when unit was on. Reviewed and purchased this product. Gave it a chance = IT IS AWESOME. Will purchase another next year when I purchase my own window AC unit.

What an awesome invention! It took me over an hour to do two units, but if you have sharp scissors or an exacto knife it shouldn’t take that long. The improvement in my AC function was immediate. Before, the AC was running nonstop. As soon as I installed this product, the AC has been shutting off periodically, as it should. No more patchwork stuffing or taping over gaps. So worth the money!