Who has used this door in a cold winter climate? I am in Denver and want something effective in our winter months.
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I live in northern New Mexico and it definitely works as advertised. Although we've only had the door since the summer, we've dipped into the 20's overnight more than a couple of times already this year and the heater hasn't kicked on any more than any other year. I am pleased.
80447
I live in Chicago, the Windy City, and the flap holds strong during the worst of our winter. I've had other doggie doors that blow open in strong winds, but this one doesn't. I highly recommend it! --Mary B.
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David Ihad 2 inches of snow this year and it handled it well as far as the heater it did not melt the snow off of it but it took little effort to knock the snow off with a broom,it slid off very easily. we had temps here down in the teens (north central texas) and we used a radiator heater and a heat lamp and all of the plants we had survived. I hope this was of some help. Curtis G. meridian,tx
1133793
Hmm. Aren't you supposed to put a fanless convection heater in front of the coldest area. A sliding door should be ideal. That's how the heat spreads around because of the differential in temps. That's the point of getting a fanless convection, I thought.
1121220
I would say that your door design does not meet the requirements to install this system and any attempts to tape it would end with hanging pieces of insulation panels and a waste of time. Answer: "Not going to work for your particular door" I hope this was helpful... Tom
1427836
That is correct! I am using it on 2 separate doors. Works great. Probably not a long term solution yet if it lasts the summer, I'm good with that. 2 things I did not take into account was that 1. I have a metal door so when I come into the house sometimes the magnet sticks to the door and 2. If the dog is outside and the door is closed, the dog scratches at the door ( effectively scratching through the mesh screen) and I see the screen has small holes from my dogs nails. Still works great though.
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So far mine works great, I'm a little corned about it being exposed to the winter elements and freezing up on me just when I need to open it most since I have it on my Storm Shelter. I did however have another one like it that locked up and I couldn't get the Combination opened. I called teh company and they sent me a replacement at no cost. I like it, and after this winter I'll know if I want more of them. Hope this helps.
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I have not had that happen to me and I live in ND so have experienced a lot of cold weather this winter. However I have only had the dog for 1 year - this being the first winter. We have 3 large dogs that are constantly going in and out as well - love this door!
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The door is very heavy with strong magnets. So it swings well and catches well. I live up in the mountains and during heavy storms you can not feel the wind coming through. Because it closes so well unless my dog is going through it doesn
167478
I would highly recommend these locks even in very cold climates. This particular one is on my husband's shop which is more open to the elements. No problem with icy weather. His only complaint is that he has to take his gloves off to punch the keys (I have no problem with gloves on).
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I have not used it yet. It was recommended to me for the sliding doors on my van, so will use it just before winter. Sorry
797070
My husband has used ours for several months now and it hasn't done any damage. If installed correctly, it shouldn't damage your door.
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I had concerns about this also but this door has sealed soundly each time. Our dog goes out about 75 times a day ( he has to keep tabs on the neighborhood) and I have not noticed drafts or higher heat bills here in zero weather, Illinois winter. I was reluctant to spend the price of this door but it is very well made and I expect it will last. Between this door and an electric fence, our dog is a happy camper and can go out when he wants, 24 hours a day!
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Yes you can. BUT you have to install it very well not to have a slight opening/a crack, so to speak, that lets in cold air. Must be aligned perfectly which we couldn't quite achieve. So we wound up putting strips of clear weatherproof tape all down that crack which meant we can't slide open the door without tearing lose the tape. But, it is so convenient for the cats, we are living with a door that can't be open.
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We don't have an extreme weather door to compare it to. My friends two little dogs (5-8lbs) don't have problems going through it. Just make sure the door you're replacing has the symbol in the middle too, some reviews said the plain doors fit differenlty than the doors with the company logo in the middle.Hope this helps!
1389149
I've been using mine for 3 months and haven't experienced any problems with the door or with anything else for this product.
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I don't know what to say. It would depend on what kind of door it is. If there is a door jam it has to be dragged over, it wouldn't last but if it is flat under your door, it should be fine. this is our second Winter to use ours, we're still very pleased.
1100963
Beautifully! I mounted mine in early April, and it still shows no wear at all. I also have a 30" door.