Comfort & climate

How can I reduce drafts around apartment windows or doors?

Locate the air leak and choose removable renter-friendly sealing or maintenance escalation.

4-minute guided checkRenter-safety criteria included

Question 1 of up to 2About 3 minutes

Is there damage, water entry, or a window or door that will not open, close, lock, or latch normally?

Include loose or broken glass, soft or peeling material, an unstable window AC, and any opening that cannot serve its normal ventilation or emergency-exit function.

What this guide will help you decide

Which observable clues separate the likely causes.
What a renter can check without disassembly or permanent alteration.
Which stop conditions mean maintenance or professional help comes first.
Which optional products fit the identified solution—and when no purchase is needed.

Possible results covered by this guide

Air is likely leaking at the moving window sash The draft appears to come from the frame or trim Gaps around the window air conditioner are likely Air is entering around or beneath the door The window or door needs building repair

Content reviewed 2026-07-21 under the Apartmentwise methodology.