The 8 Best vinyl siding Receptacle Covers (2023 reviews)

Bell vinyl siding receptacle cover is the epitome of what a great cover should be. This cover is well made as far as sturdiness. It features a patented quick-fit keyhole mounting system for installation in under a minute. It is ideal for outdoor electrical boxes. It has two foam inserts, one on the hinged door and one that goes behind the face plate. It is easy to instll and looks much better than the big plastic box.

The cover is very sturdy and is weatherproof. The extreme salt content in the water coming over the bow has meant changing out those outlets about every 18 months. It is quite easy to see that outdoors it would be quite waterproof.

Why We Like This:

Feels like a strong die cast casing, comes with new insulation and fit perfectly
Even has multiple shapes of insulation to suit your install
Good instructions adaptable for different shapes weatherproof and very solid
Provides much needed weather protection for outlets

Best With knockout: Sealproof Outlet Box

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These outlet covers do the job perfectly. This is a well engineered outlet cover, with different receptacle type configuration plates included. This is just a cover over the outlet. This is just wide enough to fit the Philips Hue Smart Plug, and deep enough to fit one end of a three pronged, one-to-two splitter. It is easy to install, plus easy to open to access the cords/outlets.

This outlet cover has plenty of room for an extension cord to plug into a wemo wifi outlet, and has it all protected from moisture. These are the perfect depth for lights that have the long box-like power cords. This is a very deep outlet cover.

Why We Like This:

Great cover, even fits inverters or transformers
Perfect depth for outdoor light cords
Perfect size for a wifi smart plug to control outdoor lighting

Best For outside plug: Bell old Cover

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If you often find yourself scrambling for appropriate and satisfactory cover, bell old cover should be your first option for buying. This enclosure is made to fit modern rocker style switches. It has technology with a patented universal fit adapter and a patented quick fit key hole mount installation that enables you to fit different size screws. The included gasket seals well against the brick and is easy to install using the screws that hold the receptacle in. It provides decent protection from the elements.

The wall plate cover works great at covering the switches and even allows for small locks to be installed on them. It is weatherproof and has a lock on it so no one can "borrow" electricity from an outside outlet. The cover can not be closed when anything is plugged into the outlet, it would not be waterproof. The very sturdy product makes a great update to any existing outdoor fixture.

Why We Like This:

Excellent fit and double foam proofing material
Durable, and can be used with gfi, like how it opens from bottom
Looks sharp and was really easy to install
Easy molded foam, great illustration for installation

Best With No problem: Taymac vinyl siding Receptacle Cover

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We would, of course, be remiss if we didn't mention taymac vinyl siding receptacle cover for daily usage. It is easy to install. It is made up of a durable high-impact polycarbonate construction that resists breakage and corrosion. It does the job to keep the water out. It fits with plenty of room to spare and is easy to install. It allows easy installation, along with the base configuration with it's patented knock out technology that allows for a custom fit. It fits with no problem and works in a lift-up mode.

Why We Like This:

Works perfectly for cords that don't bend as easily
Comes with different plates depending on application
Very functional and holds by power generator plug inside for a piece of mind
Extra depth is good for bigger extension cords but not as appealing

Best For old vinyl siding: Intermatic vinyl siding Receptacle Cover

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The intermatic vinyl siding receptacle cover is capable of outshining several other cover featured in this list in overall features in its price range.

Why We Like This:

Works great to protect from the elements
Great product, weatherproof and stands up for years of use
Well designed product for many environments and installation situations

Best For pre fab Outlet pockets: Greenfield vinyl siding Receptacle Cover

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This exterior outlet cover plate is Made in the USA (how refreshing), looks good, functions well, and is fairly priced. It has a blacker gasket in the cover and another to seal against the receptacle box. It closes tight and weather resistant. It works wonders for protecting the button.

This cover is quality made but requires a box with four mounting holes two for your device and two for the cover all on centerline. It's a little 'big for the spot installed, but it's a quality cover and keeps the moisture away from the outdoor outlet, which was a problem before. They snap shut and protect the outlet from water. It's made to cover newer rectangular outlets, not the old style where the plate screwed on at the middle.

Why We Like This:

Very sturdy, waterproof outside outlet cover that was easy to install
Easy to install, clean look and good snap shut
Good investment for long term

Best For normally unconnected Outlets: Sealproof vinyl siding Receptacle Cover

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This is a very nice looking, low profile cover that just looks so much better than the typical "In Use Bubble Cover" type. This cover mounts to a metal outlet box to create a weatherproof seal. It comes with plates to fit all receptacle types. This is for an outlet that you only use occasionally and then remove the plug and close the cover. It is used to cover volume control for outdoor speakers.

The traditional outlet covers stick out very far, this is perfect for a location where you want it to hug the wall. This one is on a pool deck for a light fixture above it. It will prevent splash water to get into the electric outlet.

Why We Like This:

Perfect to cover an outlet over a sink
Easy to install and the slim design is perfect
Easy to install, better than the old aluminum type
Easy to install in all directions

Best With Duplex: Taymac socket Cover

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The taymac socket cover is satisfactory and appropriate and fits well with your regular usage. The ability to have weatherproof "in-use" receptacles without having some enormous wart jutting out from the wall is awesome. It is perfectly for adding a new outlet to the side of the house. It includes optional siding flange, 21.0 cubic inch wiring capacity, (2) 0.5 in./0.75 in. If you use the large rectangular rocker switches, they'll fit perfectly.

This box has a 2 3/4" inward depth for large plugs/cords. It allows the plug to be hidden and protected with a nice fitting cover. It works well/would recommend plus it will work with 2x4 depth walls. It is compatible with duplex, gfci (ground fault circuit interrupter), or round receptacle.

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