Staying Cool: How Window Film can help in Summer
Staying Cool: How Window Film can help in Summer
Washington, D.C. – July 30, 2025 As temperatures rise during the hot summer months, keeping homes, cars, and commercial buildings cool becomes a top priority. An often-overlooked yet effective solution is window film. Whether you’re a homeowner, a driver, or a business owner, window films provide an affordable and efficient way to beat the heat.
One of the primary advantages of window film is how it interacts with solar energy. By reflecting or absorbing a significant portion of the sun’s rays, window films dissipate heat from entering indoor spaces. This results in less load on air conditioning systems, which can potentially lead to energy savings.
In commercial buildings with large glass facades, this benefit is especially significant. Reducing the strain on HVAC systems can help extend the lifespan of expensive equipment. Large buildings, like those found in many cities across the United States rely on the systems to keep their tenants comfortable. Similarly, in homes, window films help maintain a consistent indoor temperature, leading to improved comfort and less strain on smaller units.
In vehicles, window films can help protect passengers from prolonged sun exposure and reduce the wear and tear to the interior of the vehicle. Quality window films can block up to 99% of these harmful UV rays, a major cause of fading and skin cancers. For families with children or individuals who spend a lot of time on the road, this added protection makes a noticeable difference in the comfort both drivers and passengers experience.
Summer sun can make certain rooms unbearably hot and cause uncomfortable glare on screens and reflective surfaces. Window films significantly reduce glare, improving visibility and comfort. In office settings, this means fewer disruptions to work; while at home, it creates a more pleasant environment for reading, watching TV, or working on a computer.
IWFA Executive Director Darrell Smith stated “Summer is the season where people begin to realize they have a problem with excess heat. Window film can help in more ways than one, and we encourage anyone interested in the benefits of window films to visit the IWFA website and research the benefits and visit our Dealer Locator to find films near you!”
About The International Window Film Association
The International Window Film Association (IWFA) is a nonprofit industry body of window film dealers, distributors, and manufacturers that facilitates the growth of the window film industry through education, research, advocacy and public awareness. When you look for window film, look for the IWFA logo. Follow along for news from the IWFA on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.