This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Review Wire Media for BlindSpotz. All thoughts and opinions expressed are solely my own.
Living in New Hampshire, we typically have very cold winters. This year started off colder than normal, for a very long stretch. We were excited when the temperatures finally rose above 25! Currently, we’re in the weeks that are usually the coldest, but it’s been warmer than normal. In the area where we live, we have propane for heating, which also uses electricity to run. We keep the thermostat set at 68, bundle up with layers of clothing and blankets, we have Thermal Insulated Curtains, and electric heaters to keep the rooms we spend the most time in a little warmer. We’ve been discussing how certain areas of the house felt colder than other areas, and what we could do to fix it, then we got the electric bill and heating bill – fixing these issues rose in priority because we need some long-term fixes to get these utility bills down to a reasonable amount!
When I was offered the opportunity to test out BlindSpotz Cold Spot Sensors, I did some research to see what they were and what was involved in using them. I was intrigued, and very interested in using them to help solve our cold spot problems, then excited when they arrived in the mail. BlindSpotz are sticker sensors. My order came with 2 packages of 8 sensors each, so 16 total, currently priced under $10 , so they’re very affordable!
To use, simply find the spots in your home you want to test (no windows, metal, or aluminum frames). Place one sticker on the spot, firmly rub the perimeter until it is gray. Leave them in place for 48 hours while the outside temperature is 32 degrees or below. Take pictures of the spots where the temperature is 50 – 55 (all sections will be color activated). Email the pictures to and they’ll send you a variety of solutions to help resolve your cold spot issues with some coupons you may be able to use as well!
When I tested these in my home, I placed one on the plastic frame of my kitchen window, next to the front door, inside my coat closet, next to my living room window, and near the window on an outside wall of the kids’ bathroom.
I’ve been feeling a draft from the kitchen window for a while, and the sticker confirmed it, so we will get some new sealant for the window. The front door also showed a cold spot, so we’ll be resealing it too. The coat closet is a bigger issue, it’s FREEZING in there, we thought we’d reinsulate it, but it turns out there was NO insulation in there, so that’ll be fixed quickly. The living room window and kids bathroom window also showed cold spots, but it turns out the windows just weren’t closed properly – we keep them open in Spring/Summer, and they needed some muscle to really hold them in place while we slid the lock tight, and now they test normal!
If you are also questioning some cold spots in your home, you can purchase some BlindSpotz today to see if you have problem areas and get suggestions on how to fix them! $10 for the cold spot sensors is significantly cheaper than a contractor evaluation (unless they have free consultations), and a great resource of information and suggestions to resolve issues!
Carol Luciano says
Thank you so much. Congrats to Antoinette and Jerry also.
Margot C says
I think that near the garage door we may have drafts.
Jerry Marquardt says
I would like to use these to find those areas wasting energy, especially in the basement.
ANGELA SAVER says
I WOULD USE THESE IN THE FAMILY ROOM!
Antoinette M says
I would like to use this in my entryway and near my sliding door.
Janice Crespo says
I’d like to check the living room and the bedroom areas the most to check for cold spots.
marlene a harris says
i will use them all winter.my house gets cold
Cathleen King says
My bedroom.
Cynthia R says
I would like to use it along the back door.
Carol Luciano says
I never heard of this. This is just what I need. Some areas in our place have really cold spots. We kept upping the thermostat to warm up the whole area, But it got way to hot. I will definitely be trying these. Thank you for the giveaway chance.
ken ohl says
In the Master Bedroom like to use them in