Who has used this door in a cold winter climate? I am in Denver and want something effective in our winter months.
80446
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.
169260
It's a Contact brand product. Have you contacted them? We installed it on the inside of an exterior door and have had no problems with the temperature fluctuations, condensation, etc. I don't see why it wouldn't work. Worst that happens is you end up removing it, which is simple enough.
794168
We have a 105 lb. chocolate Lab that runs through the door with no problem at all. It's a nice door, seems sturdy and does keep the cold out even below 0.
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.
1209984
The flap isn't bad...if the weather is incorrigible, I just put the door on that closes the flap. The part that needs to be sealed well is the other side of the door where the two sliding doors overlap. Be sure that is sealed well or you will be heating the outdoors.
2207661
i put one inside and outside of the door kept the cold out and any smells from outside this is a great prouduct self stick good luck
350059
While my door is new I have been working with a rescue group that has had this problem due to wear. They have gone to a heavy canvas for the door and this seems to work for them.
167476
We have had no problems at all with it and it has been well below freezing. Our door is under a protected porch so does not get iced over.
878880
That size door will require 2 roles of insulation. I used Duck Tape brand double sided tape. I did this when it was cold and had to preheat the door with a blow dryer in the places I wanted the tape to stick. My door had small channels and metal bracing so I only had to use the tape to secure one end. Consequently, I only used 1/2 roll of tape. I have been pleased with the product. It does not have the R value of the fiber glass insulation, but I did not want an extra 28 pounds on my door.
41182
I just open the door, check the temperature and close the door. It has always worked for me.
606874
Ours has not warped in the heat or the cold. It remains the same size regardless of the weather. We used our original door for more than seven years and then replaced it due to the numerous dogs and puppies overusing it, chewing it, and who knows what else. We are very satified with this product.
368751
had similar problems,but not with this product.I to have a insulated garage,but if the door is open for some time it gets cold.Then it warms up and the cycle continues all winter. Now, in early fall, I move all my car care products indoors for the winter
2073863
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!
1643837
The unit is definitely affected by cold weather. Since the switch stopped working on our first unit we've always been sure to bring the units inside when the weather gets to freezing.
350054
I have single doors in the garage and have had to replace them after years of use and I have two dogs. I have not had it happen on this door yet and we have had extreme cold this year but only one dog uses this door to my sons room.
138455
My key safe was put on the house by the contractor in "out of view" area, it came with very long screws that was put into the door jam. I also bought the Slimline Weather cover for the Keysafe to help protect it from the weather, cold winter temps, freezing rains and snows. The weather cover makes it not look like a Keysafe and someone could pass it by. If you live in a cold weather climate by the weather cover. The Keysafe is very sturdy and not flimsily made.
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.