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Check door and window drafts before adding weatherstripping

Find the draft, check door operation and vents, then choose compatible removable seals or draft stoppers.

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For renters or residents uncomfortable with drafts around doors and windows. Have a flashlight, tape measure and the product instructions; buy a suitable removable seal or draft stopper only if needed. Costs depend on dimensions and product. Renters should check permission and restoration rules before adhesive or screw installation. Never block combustion air supply, ventilation openings, fire doors or escape routes.

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Close doors and windows and look for visible light gaps or feel for drafts by hand. Do not use flames to check leaks.
Check whether the gap comes from warped parts, faulty hinges or latches, or a designed vent. Ask building management or a professional about structural and fire-door issues.
Measure where and how long the gap is, then select a removable seal or draft stopper compatible with the surface and opening mechanism; confirm adhesive permission.
Clean and dry only permitted mounting surfaces as instructed, and test for residue or bonding on a small hidden area.
Install according to the product instructions without covering vents or locks. Open and close the door several times to verify safe operation and emergency exit.
If drafts, condensation or door binding continue or worsen, stop using the added seal and reassess the situation.

US Department of Energy5 Tips for Energy-Saving Renters ↗Official Department of Energy advice identifies drafts, weatherstripping, and removable door draft stoppers; no promise of numeric savings.Wikimedia CommonsFile:Gap under door.jpg ↗Almanta own work, CC BY-SA 4.0; photo of real door-floor gap opened and visually checked.Wikimedia CommonsCommons: Reusing content outside Wikimedia / technical ↗Policy expressly permits hotlinking, separately requiring file-specific license compliance.US Department of Energy미 에너지부: 임대주택의 외풍·에너지 관리 ↗미 에너지부: 임대주택의 외풍·에너지 관리

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