By Sage McHugh on December 28, 2009 in
The Twin Draft Guard is an insulating device that's designed to fit under a doorway and prevent drafts from entering your home. According to advertisements, the Twin Draft Guard fits any door and it's easy to install. What's more, the manufacturer claims it will reduce your home heating bill by keeping cold air out. But does the Twin Draft Guard really work? ConsumerSearch takes a look at professional and user reviews to find out.
Two news stations -- KFVS in Cape Girardeau, Mo. and KIDK in Idaho Falls, Idaho -- put the Twin Draft Guard to the test. A reporter at KFVS finds it works as advertised, creating an airtight seal that blocks drafts. However, the reporter from KIDK tests it in a home where there's a larger gap between the door frame and the floor, and says it doesn't work at all.
Customer reviews can be found on Amazon.com and AsSeenOnTVGuys.com. The Twin Draft Guard gets three out of five stars on Amazon.com, so opinions are a mixed bag. Most people with standard size doors say it works great, but those who have a gap of a quarter inch or larger between the door and the floor have difficulty keeping it in place. Some people who have carpeted floors report that the Twin Draft Guard gets stuck on the carpeting. It receives a perfect five-star rating at AsSeenOnTVGuys.com. (This site is a retailer for ASOTV products, so ratings and reviews should be taken with a grain of salt.) While the majority of users rave about this product, several owners with non-standard size doors voice the same complaints.
So what's the consensus? The Twin Draft Guard works great for some, but it's not for everyone. If your door gap is small enough and your floor isn't carpeted, the Twin Draft Guard tends to block out drafts successfully. However, the Twin Draft Guard is not recommended for those who have larger door gaps and/or carpeted floors.