with just a single flap how energy efficient is it?
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I'm not sure where you live, but where we are in Calgary, Alberta, the temperature can get to -40° Celsius...frickin' cold! At that temperature, it'll get some frost on the frame, but that's about it. Other than those days, even the tile we have in that area doesn't get cold. It's a GREAT dog 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
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We have owned several dog doors and I have to say I don't feel any cold air come in when the dogs go in and out. I think this is the best dog door we have ever bought.
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We are super happy with the energy efficiency of this door. We live in the mountains where it snows and hot weather in the summer and this door has been excellent.
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I purchased this door after lots of debate with my wife. I wanted another cheap door around the $100 range, but after some researching this door appeared to be the best on the market. After installing it, and using it for about 2 months in the coldest winter ever recorded in Maryland history the door is night and day compared to the cheaper doors. I even had the 3 flap "extreme" version of the cheaper door. The single door flap stays warmer then my metal insulated door! Is $350 hard to swallow, yes it is but you will not be let down by how well it is designed and built. My back room actually stays warm now as before it seemed like a window was always open with a draft. I purchased this door after lots of debate with my wife. I wanted another cheap door around the $100 range, but after some researching this door appeared to be the best on the market. After installing it, and using it for about 2 months in the coldest winter ever recorded in Maryland history the door is night and day compared to the cheaper doors. I even had the 3 flap "extreme" version of the cheaper door. The single door flap stays warmer then my metal insulated door! Is $350 hard to swallow, yes it is but you will not be let down by how well it is designed and built. My back... » Read More I purchased this door after lots of debate with my wife. I wanted another cheap door around the $100 range, but after some researching this door appeared to be the best on the market. After installing it, and using it for about 2 months in the coldest winter ever recorded in Maryland history the door is night and day compared to the cheaper doors. I even had the 3 flap "extreme" version of the cheaper door. The single door flap stays warmer then my metal insulated door! Is $350 hard to swallow, yes it is but you will not be let down by how well it is designed and built. My back room actually stays warm now as before it seemed like a window was always open with a draft. « Show Less
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Works grest in our application, which is a door from house to garage. Not sure if it would work as well facing a high wind.
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Most dog doors just have a magnet at the bottom to keep the door "closed", this one has a solid seal around the ENTIRE door to completely seal out the outdoors. The door itself is made of a thick canvas instead of cheap plastic. Expensive, but truly amazing. 5 years with a lab and golden retriever and the door still performs and looks brand new.
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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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Single flap, and the unit itself seems to have some insulation built in. I had to insulate the edges where it contacts the window frame. That pretty much solved the problem of keeping the good air in and bad air out. Overall this has been a great item and my dogs love it. A steady strong wind will make the flap open tho, just insert the slide in door provided until the wind lays.
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So far the flap has yet to freeze on me this winter, just put this one in-this season, of course we do not have the kind of winter weather you have in ND in SW-MO though. I will say that this particular vent is better than the cheap plastic one I had before it. This one is not a high end replacement at all, I'm sure that there are better dryer vents out there but this one, so far, has served it's purpose very well for me. The flap is gravity induced so if you have a lot of ice build up it possibly could freeze up on you, but the flap is covered.
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I only have one 70# dog and had the door for ~ 6 months, at this time no trouble with flap.
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Hi Debbie,We have the flap you are looking for, you can go to: better-life-24-7.amazonwebstore.com and our price for one flap is $22.99. If you need any help please let me know, I will be happy to do so.Sandra
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It uses very little energy and is so wonderfully efficient! We have a very low electric bill, and our Vornado runs almost 24 hours a day. I'll never buy any other fan than a Vornado! Love it!
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the flap is about 5 3/4 by 6 1/4 inch. The housing dimension is about 10 1/4 by 9 1/2 inch
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I got this fridge for my daughter, who lives in a college dormitory. I cannot imagine it using a lot of electricity as it is very compact (just enough space not to overstuff it with junk :)). I believe in its description it also mentions being energy efficient, so again.. I think you'll be getting a great, efficient product. One thing I do know for sure, my daughter loves it! She said it looks very cool and is well designed where she can comfortably store her essentials.
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Not that I'm aware of. I suppose you might be able to rig one up, but I would think it might interfere with the operation of the chip-enabled flap. We get more air leakage from under our front door than this cat door. It's pretty good as far as that goes.
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I would think you could find just the "flap" and not have to replace the whole disposal
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Close but it takes careful trim and no wind. I can't always do it on demand.
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I would agree with Auspician. In most cases a single fan is best used to suck hot air out of the cabinet, especially if you can mount the fan near the top of the cabinet and there is a source of fresh air somewhere near the bottom. In my case the cracks around the cabinet door provide enough air flow in.
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Holds pretty well! If it drops you will probably have other issues than your flap being opened :)
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* Energy Efficient - Uses Less Than 3 Amps on High * Conveniently Clean Fan Blade from Inside Coach * Pulls in 920 CFM
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I wouldn't say it's more efficient with or without it. I find it heating in a similar manner.
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I find it easy to move. The panels that fit into the space of the window opening are easy to adjust. I live in Texas and this is a fantastic way to cool a single room.
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I found that do not have a lot of air coming from the flap. I have had a rubber flimsy door before and it was horrible and letting the cold air in. Maybe you can line the door with some weather stripping or use a window that is not getting so much wind. This product is the best one that I have found. The magnets are strong, and entire device is built well.