We live in New England, zero in the winters and 100 in the summers. I want this door for the living room wall, will it seal out the hot and cold?
1748614
Well I live in VT - it's been below 10 for a long time now and I have been checking the door for drafts, etc. It seems to work about as well as our back door which I have found surprising because it is just two well sealed rubber flaps. It works much better than our old PetCo cold weather door at keeping out the cold and seems like an all around much better product.
1748615
The only way I have been able to completely and continuously seal out the hot & cold is to have at least one of the hard plastic slide-in doors in place, especially during our windy and tornado seasons. With only the soft flaps, a very slight amount of air may sneak by once in a while with gusty, stronger winds. We have this mounted in our kitchen dining area wall, and have recently had 1 and 2 ambient degree mornings, and the soft flaps have not allowed the cold air to pass. During the summer months of high temps and high humidity, the flaps seal very well, with air passage being a non-issue. We have tried many doors before this one, and none have measured up. The most important point regarding proper functioning of the door is the proper installation. Done well, the door performs admirably. It was only after 6 years of very regular, hard use by our four large dogs (and one small), that it needed to be replaced, as some of the weather strips had finally worn out. Hope this helps!
1748616
There will still be a draft, but because there are 2 layers of doors it's better than others we've had.
1748617
I have zero temps where I live and it has kept out the cold. Where I live can also be very windy and I have noticed that some gusts can blow the flaps a little bit. The bottom of the flaps have metal and they close by magnets on the bottom of the door opening I have noticed that dirt and/or grit can get under the magnets and that can cause them to not go up and down to grab the bottom of the flaps. I have had to vacuum it to get the dirt/grit and that takes care of the problem.
1748618
I live in Los Angeles so I can't possibly give you feed back that would be from comparable conditions. I don't see however, what else can you make or do to make a door accessible for a dog and insulate any better. The two plastic flaps are made of what seems quite durable and definitely generously thick plastic. They have magnetic metal strips along the bottom side which immediately flap back to the frame, after the dog goes through, to enclose the opening. Very happy with the product. 5 stars.
1748619
It will seal it out. The only issue I had was when the went through the door slowly and the two stuck together on one magnet - then the cold came in, but otherwise - no issues.
24282
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.
991152
I sealed the basement wall crack in shoreline area in Connecticut in January - outside temp was in 30 and in basement temp was in upper 50. It works fine.the polymer actually foamed up ad dry within couple hours. It seem works well.
1750040
It can be around the frame, however if you use additional weather seals around the door it should be fine. We have yet to go through a winter with ours though. So far we are very pleased with our purchase.
1972788
It will seal it. Make sure you use two coats. And yes, ventilation is a MUST! Do it outside or in a garage. Bathroom will work, too, with a fan.
1547937
I'm not sure exactly what you are asking. If you mean whether it is good for keeping the weather out, then yes because it has double flaps. It is very well made. If you mean whether you can install it in a storm door, then no; it is intended to go through walls. Hope that helps.
350057
Have had the door several months. Cold Missouri winter this year. No problems so far!
668633
I thought mine worked well. The size of the room and its insulation make a big difference. The most effective for me was using it to heat our 12x14' master bedroom at night, and we kept the door to the rest of the house closed. With just the wall panel, the bedroom would get too warm and we'd have to turn off the heat during the night, which was great!
1258705
It can get hot closed up, but the peek is very high compared to others. a vent kit is all I would recommend. I don't have one(vent) and just opening is sufficient for my needs. the door is large.
270942
I have found it absolutely effective in summer to keep it much cooler inside but have not noticed a difference in the winter. If you do use it, be sure to read the reviews on installation, especially the part of having two people, using lots of lubricant (slightly soapy water works fine), and using the clothes pins to weight it down. Install the least visible door first, so you can learn by your mistakes. Be aware that you can pull too hard and stretch the material, and wind up with creases as a result.
1107185
I would recommend blowing out as much hot air as possible before closing door. It will be cooler. It will cool 700 sq ft. If it's already humid, it's probable that it will add some humidity. You'd still be better off with it than without. Hope this helps. You can also call the manufacturer directly.
537070
Being in Central California my temps don't get that cold. Actually, I haven't found the insulated door to make much difference, hot or cold. Does make the door a little more quiet tho.
1981458
Hi patti, your door should have come with a panel that you can slide over the flap to seal it off from both inside and outside ,if you bought an ideal pet product door, they may have neglected to put it in the box, I have had some issues with ideal, hope this helps
373281
Sorry for the delayed answer. I don't think this heater puts out enough heat for a 200ft room in the middle of winter. Maybe if you leave it on a long time with the door closed.
2234457
It will be warmer than anywhere out in the open. It is insulated with a nice cushion on the bottom. Since our weather has cooled, our outside cats have moved back into our Kitty Tube. I want to get the door awning for ours next.
813082
I haven't seen any such problem, and I do have squirrels in my yard. The door seals so well that even in winter winds (50mph+) I never felt any air coming in. With the old single flap door I replaced, I would have to shut storm door, and that part of house was still always colder than anywhere else.
1591294
Yes, you will have to change the wall plate to accommodate the opening. If this unit is installed outside like in a garage unheated, this unit will not work well in extreme cold.