PetSafe Extreme Weather Energy Efficient Aluminium Pet Door for Cats and Dogs â Insulated Flap System â Extra Large (XL)
Weight: | 5.25 kg |
Size: | XL |
Dimensions: | 41.28 x 5.08 x 68.91 cm; 5.25 Kilograms |
Model: | ZPA19-16855 |
Pack Quantity: | 1 |
Batteries Required: | No |
Batteries Included: | No |
Quantity: | 1 |
Size: | XL |
Volume: | 5352.39 |
A massive improvement from the cheaper one we had previously. A lot better at keeping cold out but does let in a little bit, especially in strong winds. But we’re happy with i
A massive improvement from the cheaper one we had previously. A lot better at keeping cold out but does let in a little bit, especially in strong winds. But we’re happy with i
A massive improvement from the cheaper one we had previously. A lot better at keeping cold out but does let in a little bit, especially in strong winds. But we’re happy with i
A massive improvement from the cheaper one we had previously. A lot better at keeping cold out but does let in a little bit, especially in strong winds. But we’re happy with i
We upgraded to the All Weather Large pet door when the wind starting blowing snow through our regular Pet Safe aluminium door. We have had Pet Safe doors for over 10 years; replacing the flaps 1-2x a year due to rough and tumble three large dog household. I contacted customer service, very helpful actually, because their website did not give the dimensions of the All Weather door. Customer service had the dimensions and gave us the tip that even though the All Weather door was a few mm wider, it should fit in the existing opening. Worked a treat! Slipped the All Weather into the previous regular opening, small nudge and screwed right together. The All Weather is thicker, so they advise buying a door spacer. Our door width was ok. The All Weather model is thicker, the reason being it is actually two regular Pet Safe doors/flap with an insulated panel in-between. The All Weather has METAL screws which was a nice improvement from the plastic ones. Three greyhounds and a jack russel took right to the new three layer arrangement. It has been gusty windy day today: no snow coming in and no draft. A note from previous posts: it may look like a gap on the sides of the flaps but ours has no gap and no draft. Highly recommended!
We upgraded to the All Weather Large pet door when the wind starting blowing snow through our regular Pet Safe aluminium door. We have had Pet Safe doors for over 10 years; replacing the flaps 1-2x a year due to rough and tumble three large dog household. I contacted customer service, very helpful actually, because their website did not give the dimensions of the All Weather door. Customer service had the dimensions and gave us the tip that even though the All Weather door was a few mm wider, it should fit in the existing opening. Worked a treat! Slipped the All Weather into the previous regular opening, small nudge and screwed right together. The All Weather is thicker, so they advise buying a door spacer. Our door width was ok. The All Weather model is thicker, the reason being it is actually two regular Pet Safe doors/flap with an insulated panel in-between. The All Weather has METAL screws which was a nice improvement from the plastic ones. Three greyhounds and a jack russel took right to the new three layer arrangement. It has been gusty windy day today: no snow coming in and no draft. A note from previous posts: it may look like a gap on the sides of the flaps but ours has no gap and no draft. Highly recommended!
Very pleased with this product. It is also draft-proof as claimed.
Very pleased with this product. It is also draft-proof as claimed.
Arrived quick, took about 45 minutes to fit, the dog loves it.
Previously had 3 of the single flap models all in use, but one was susceptible to wind so was replaced by this new three flap model and is much better.
Previously had 3 of the single flap models all in use, but one was susceptible to wind so was replaced by this new three flap model and is much better.
Previously had 3 of the single flap models all in use, but one was susceptible to wind so was replaced by this new three flap model and is much better.
Previously had 3 of the single flap models all in use, but one was susceptible to wind so was replaced by this new three flap model and is much better.
Best doggie door over ever used. Only slight issue is that it doesn’t always swing back to central position, but its still good against cold weather even when its not its its central position.
Best doggie door over ever used. Only slight issue is that it doesn’t always swing back to central position, but its still good against cold weather even when its not its its central position.
Best doggie door over ever used. Only slight issue is that it doesn’t always swing back to central position, but its still good against cold weather even when its not its its central position.
Best doggie door over ever used. Only slight issue is that it doesn’t always swing back to central position, but its still good against cold weather even when its not its its central position.
Great. No draughts and big enough for my xl dog . Just need him to use it. Scared of his own shadow. Other dog thinks it’s grea
Great. No draughts and big enough for my xl dog . Just need him to use it. Scared of his own shadow. Other dog thinks it’s grea
Great. No draughts and big enough for my xl dog . Just need him to use it. Scared of his own shadow. Other dog thinks it’s grea
Great. No draughts and big enough for my xl dog . Just need him to use it. Scared of his own shadow. Other dog thinks it’s grea
I already had a petsafe medium dog door, but in Scotland, it was good, but could have been better. I got someone to fit mine. From a heat retention perspective, the door is all I could wish for. The dog has no problem with it, one of the cats is ok, but the other cat has not got her head around it at all. Trays back in the house! With the centre insulated door being opaque she just doesn’t seem to think its a way out. Sure that in time this problem will go away. Overall, a very good door and worth the learning curve.
Works great – especially on an inner door with a regular Petsafe cat flap on an outer wall. I’m not detecting any draft or cold around the edges of the flap. If this were installed directly on an outer wall I’m sure we would notice some leakage, but I’m extremely impressed by how well this insulates. I doubt there’s anything better on the market.
Works great – especially on an inner door with a regular Petsafe cat flap on an outer wall. I’m not detecting any draft or cold around the edges of the flap. If this were installed directly on an outer wall I’m sure we would notice some leakage, but I’m extremely impressed by how well this insulates. I doubt there’s anything better on the market.
Works great – especially on an inner door with a regular Petsafe cat flap on an outer wall. I’m not detecting any draft or cold around the edges of the flap. If this were installed directly on an outer wall I’m sure we would notice some leakage, but I’m extremely impressed by how well this insulates. I doubt there’s anything better on the market.
Works great – especially on an inner door with a regular Petsafe cat flap on an outer wall. I’m not detecting any draft or cold around the edges of the flap. If this were installed directly on an outer wall I’m sure we would notice some leakage, but I’m extremely impressed by how well this insulates. I doubt there’s anything better on the market.
The feral yard guard got it with a hoover encounter to send him back to his post with much haste and his usual wages served indoors to bring him back in. The OAP housecat protested about the self-service, required one flap temporarily removed and a bit of laser pointer playtime with the new installation eventually becoming just another bit of humanity to benefit from. Other than the practically useless Fisher Price plastic bolts included with the kit making this a failed product as it is sold, once replaced with functional parts this product works within reasonable expectations.
The feral yard guard got it with a hoover encounter to send him back to his post with much haste and his usual wages served indoors to bring him back in. The OAP housecat protested about the self-service, required one flap temporarily removed and a bit of laser pointer playtime with the new installation eventually becoming just another bit of humanity to benefit from. Other than the practically useless Fisher Price plastic bolts included with the kit making this a failed product as it is sold, once replaced with functional parts this product works within reasonable expectations.
The feral yard guard got it with a hoover encounter to send him back to his post with much haste and his usual wages served indoors to bring him back in. The OAP housecat protested about the self-service, required one flap temporarily removed and a bit of laser pointer playtime with the new installation eventually becoming just another bit of humanity to benefit from. Other than the practically useless Fisher Price plastic bolts included with the kit making this a failed product as it is sold, once replaced with functional parts this product works within reasonable expectations.
The feral yard guard got it with a hoover encounter to send him back to his post with much haste and his usual wages served indoors to bring him back in. The OAP housecat protested about the self-service, required one flap temporarily removed and a bit of laser pointer playtime with the new installation eventually becoming just another bit of humanity to benefit from. Other than the practically useless Fisher Price plastic bolts included with the kit making this a failed product as it is sold, once replaced with functional parts this product works within reasonable expectations.
This is far superior to other dog flaps I have seen. The aluminium frame secures very well. The extreme weather flaps seem to do the job without any discomfort to the dog. I installed in a UPVC 28mm door so had to add an MDF spacer. Highly recommended
This is far superior to other dog flaps I have seen. The aluminium frame secures very well. The extreme weather flaps seem to do the job without any discomfort to the dog. I installed in a UPVC 28mm door so had to add an MDF spacer. Highly recommended
This is far superior to other dog flaps I have seen. The aluminium frame secures very well. The extreme weather flaps seem to do the job without any discomfort to the dog. I installed in a UPVC 28mm door so had to add an MDF spacer. Highly recommended
This is far superior to other dog flaps I have seen. The aluminium frame secures very well. The extreme weather flaps seem to do the job without any discomfort to the dog. I installed in a UPVC 28mm door so had to add an MDF spacer. Highly recommended
A glazed door panel was replaced with a composite panel, into which the flap was fitted. The flap was fitted into this panel before the panel was fitted into the door. Fitting was straightforward, cutting a hole to the size of a template and then screwing the 2 halves together. The flap, like others will require adjustment in the winter and summer to compensate for expansion and extraction. It comes with a cover, so if the weather is especially bad, it will seal the dog flap. This can also stop the dog using it, should you need to.
A glazed door panel was replaced with a composite panel, into which the flap was fitted. The flap was fitted into this panel before the panel was fitted into the door. Fitting was straightforward, cutting a hole to the size of a template and then screwing the 2 halves together. The flap, like others will require adjustment in the winter and summer to compensate for expansion and extraction. It comes with a cover, so if the weather is especially bad, it will seal the dog flap. This can also stop the dog using it, should you need to.
A glazed door panel was replaced with a composite panel, into which the flap was fitted. The flap was fitted into this panel before the panel was fitted into the door. Fitting was straightforward, cutting a hole to the size of a template and then screwing the 2 halves together. The flap, like others will require adjustment in the winter and summer to compensate for expansion and extraction. It comes with a cover, so if the weather is especially bad, it will seal the dog flap. This can also stop the dog using it, should you need to.
A glazed door panel was replaced with a composite panel, into which the flap was fitted. The flap was fitted into this panel before the panel was fitted into the door. Fitting was straightforward, cutting a hole to the size of a template and then screwing the 2 halves together. The flap, like others will require adjustment in the winter and summer to compensate for expansion and extraction. It comes with a cover, so if the weather is especially bad, it will seal the dog flap. This can also stop the dog using it, should you need to.
Seems to work, not yet tried in the door.
Biggest downside is they use plastic screws.
For the cost I would have liked to see metal screws.
Seems to work, not yet tried in the door.
Biggest downside is they use plastic screws.
For the cost I would have liked to see metal screws.
Seems to work, not yet tried in the door.
Biggest downside is they use plastic screws.
For the cost I would have liked to see metal screws.
Seems to work, not yet tried in the door.
Biggest downside is they use plastic screws.
For the cost I would have liked to see metal screws.
Good flap my little dog learned to use it very quickly, it is quite strong as well as the dog is a terrier and can be a bit boisterous.
Didn’t actually install it ourselves but it looked easy. Doesn’t blow in wind. Keeps warm in no draft and hard wearing. 6 small dogs and 4 cats use it on a daily basis. Great product. One slight negative is when the cover is on the pets can push through anyway but we don’t really use it so not an issue.
Didn’t actually install it ourselves but it looked easy. Doesn’t blow in wind. Keeps warm in no draft and hard wearing. 6 small dogs and 4 cats use it on a daily basis. Great product. One slight negative is when the cover is on the pets can push through anyway but we don’t really use it so not an issue.
Didn’t actually install it ourselves but it looked easy. Doesn’t blow in wind. Keeps warm in no draft and hard wearing. 6 small dogs and 4 cats use it on a daily basis. Great product. One slight negative is when the cover is on the pets can push through anyway but we don’t really use it so not an issue.
Didn’t actually install it ourselves but it looked easy. Doesn’t blow in wind. Keeps warm in no draft and hard wearing. 6 small dogs and 4 cats use it on a daily basis. Great product. One slight negative is when the cover is on the pets can push through anyway but we don’t really use it so not an issue.
Didn’t actually install it ourselves but it looked easy. Doesn’t blow in wind. Keeps warm in no draft and hard wearing. 6 small dogs and 4 cats use it on a daily basis. Great product. One slight negative is when the cover is on the pets can push through anyway but we don’t really use it so not an issue.
When I close off the panel to stop my dog from going out as I left him alone for a hour, he’s managed to open it…
Other than that it’s a good produc
When I close off the panel to stop my dog from going out as I left him alone for a hour, he’s managed to open it…
Other than that it’s a good produc
Great device well made and has been working well with 3 dogs for the last 4 months!
Great device well made and has been working well with 3 dogs for the last 4 months!
I loved this but unfortunately my cats and my dogs do not like it as they cannot see out, silly animals now stay by the door until I let them all ou
I loved this but unfortunately my cats and my dogs do not like it as they cannot see out, silly animals now stay by the door until I let them all ou
Pain in the arse to install not sure the description ie door thickness that it fits is right we had to add a surround to make the door thicker, definitely warmer in the house – some weather/wind will push it open but I just use the supply cover and close it on those day
Pain in the arse to install not sure the description ie door thickness that it fits is right we had to add a surround to make the door thicker, definitely warmer in the house – some weather/wind will push it open but I just use the supply cover and close it on those day
Pain in the arse to install not sure the description ie door thickness that it fits is right we had to add a surround to make the door thicker, definitely warmer in the house – some weather/wind will push it open but I just use the supply cover and close it on those day
Pain in the arse to install not sure the description ie door thickness that it fits is right we had to add a surround to make the door thicker, definitely warmer in the house – some weather/wind will push it open but I just use the supply cover and close it on those day
Great dog flap, keeps the weather out. Feels safe and secure.
Fantastic dog door. Easy enough to install, with a little basic DIY skill and the right tools (I fitted mine with the door still hanging, took around an hour). The triple flap is really efficient at keeping the wind and cold out. Our old flap would swing around in windy conditions, which would be noisy as well as cold. This one doesn’t do that at all, even in the worst winter conditions. It’s also very good at keeping the cold out and doesn’t suffer from condensation, which is something we experienced with other flaps. One thing to be mindful of is that your pet will not be able to see through this flap as it’s not transparent, and will need to use a bit more force to get through the door. We found this to actually be a good thing as it has forced our dog to take her time when going through, rather than sprinting through full speed! It may, though, mean it takes a little longer to train your pet to use the door.
Fantastic dog door. Easy enough to install, with a little basic DIY skill and the right tools (I fitted mine with the door still hanging, took around an hour). The triple flap is really efficient at keeping the wind and cold out. Our old flap would swing around in windy conditions, which would be noisy as well as cold. This one doesn’t do that at all, even in the worst winter conditions. It’s also very good at keeping the cold out and doesn’t suffer from condensation, which is something we experienced with other flaps. One thing to be mindful of is that your pet will not be able to see through this flap as it’s not transparent, and will need to use a bit more force to get through the door. We found this to actually be a good thing as it has forced our dog to take her time when going through, rather than sprinting through full speed! It may, though, mean it takes a little longer to train your pet to use the door.
Lovey product but too small for my dogs, the seller was great and quickly sent me the returns information, and once received, refunded me.
All of my dogs have had a pet door going back 25 years+ and this is the best one we’ve ever had. We put it in a wall, and it is absolutely draft proof. I’ve had other PetSafe doors and it’s good quality material, but this is the best design they make if you live someplace where the weather gets cold. The dogs took a few days to get used to going through the 3 flaps, but now they happily scamper in and out. I ordered the wrong size but they swapped it for medium with no quibbles and sent the replacement right away. Definitely worth the price, and all toll a smooth purchase.
All of my dogs have had a pet door going back 25 years+ and this is the best one we’ve ever had. We put it in a wall, and it is absolutely draft proof. I’ve had other PetSafe doors and it’s good quality material, but this is the best design they make if you live someplace where the weather gets cold. The dogs took a few days to get used to going through the 3 flaps, but now they happily scamper in and out. I ordered the wrong size but they swapped it for medium with no quibbles and sent the replacement right away. Definitely worth the price, and all toll a smooth purchase.
All of my dogs have had a pet door going back 25 years+ and this is the best one we’ve ever had. We put it in a wall, and it is absolutely draft proof. I’ve had other PetSafe doors and it’s good quality material, but this is the best design they make if you live someplace where the weather gets cold. The dogs took a few days to get used to going through the 3 flaps, but now they happily scamper in and out. I ordered the wrong size but they swapped it for medium with no quibbles and sent the replacement right away. Definitely worth the price, and all toll a smooth purchase.
All of my dogs have had a pet door going back 25 years+ and this is the best one we’ve ever had. We put it in a wall, and it is absolutely draft proof. I’ve had other PetSafe doors and it’s good quality material, but this is the best design they make if you live someplace where the weather gets cold. The dogs took a few days to get used to going through the 3 flaps, but now they happily scamper in and out. I ordered the wrong size but they swapped it for medium with no quibbles and sent the replacement right away. Definitely worth the price, and all toll a smooth purchase.
Delighted, we got a professional to fit it. Great produc
The carpenter installed it in a new door that we had fitted and it is very weather proof on a SW facing door that bears the brunt of the winter rain and wind. Unfortunately paint does not stick to it well, so the brown paint to match the door has chipped off in many places. We will try using an abrasive on it before repainting it to help the paint key onto it. Our dogs mastered removing the cover within 2 months so we are replacing the cover with a purpose made wooden cover.
The carpenter installed it in a new door that we had fitted and it is very weather proof on a SW facing door that bears the brunt of the winter rain and wind. Unfortunately paint does not stick to it well, so the brown paint to match the door has chipped off in many places. We will try using an abrasive on it before repainting it to help the paint key onto it. Our dogs mastered removing the cover within 2 months so we are replacing the cover with a purpose made wooden cover.
The carpenter installed it in a new door that we had fitted and it is very weather proof on a SW facing door that bears the brunt of the winter rain and wind. Unfortunately paint does not stick to it well, so the brown paint to match the door has chipped off in many places. We will try using an abrasive on it before repainting it to help the paint key onto it. Our dogs mastered removing the cover within 2 months so we are replacing the cover with a purpose made wooden cover.
I found the flap quick and easy to install,and it works perfectly.
Very impressed with this door as there were no draughts coming in testerday when we had the storm blow through. My Border Collie puppy loves it and the fact that it is flexible means that she doesn’t hurt her head going through at high speed!
We got this all weather 59 flap, 2 weeks after we started toilet training our 4month old pup to toilet outside. Our cocker spaniel pup took to the flap straightaway. He loves the freedom it gives him…he can go in and out all day (and night) without having to sit by the door waiting to be let in n out. We put his food bowl outside to encourage him to keep checking incase there was a surprise treat and while he was out there, he toiletted. We also gave him treats when he used the flap during the first few days. No more 5.30am wake up calls to let him out so he can toilet. We can have a lay-in n he goes out n toilets then goes back to bed.
We chose to instal our flap in the dining room wall as we have 2 sets of french doors and didnt fancy the cost of replacing them! A builder used an angle grinder to cut out a home in the double skin wall, lined it with wood, to create a tunnel, then screwed both the inside n outside flaps directly onto the wood. It took him 3hrs to do (including the clean up) and cost me 100 pounds labour. I gave the review a 5star for easy to instal because a good ‘diy’er could easily do it themselves if they can hire an angle grinder.
Theres absolutely no draft coming through the flap. The flap magnets are doing their job and we are all loving the big difference its made to all our lives…including the pup’s.
I have attached a short video n photo.
We got this all weather 59 flap, 2 weeks after we started toilet training our 4month old pup to toilet outside. Our cocker spaniel pup took to the flap straightaway. He loves the freedom it gives him…he can go in and out all day (and night) without having to sit by the door waiting to be let in n out. We put his food bowl outside to encourage him to keep checking incase there was a surprise treat and while he was out there, he toiletted. We also gave him treats when he used the flap during the first few days. No more 5.30am wake up calls to let him out so he can toilet. We can have a lay-in n he goes out n toilets then goes back to bed.
We chose to instal our flap in the dining room wall as we have 2 sets of french doors and didnt fancy the cost of replacing them! A builder used an angle grinder to cut out a home in the double skin wall, lined it with wood, to create a tunnel, then screwed both the inside n outside flaps directly onto the wood. It took him 3hrs to do (including the clean up) and cost me 100 pounds labour. I gave the review a 5star for easy to instal because a good ‘diy’er could easily do it themselves if they can hire an angle grinder.
Theres absolutely no draft coming through the flap. The flap magnets are doing their job and we are all loving the big difference its made to all our lives…including the pup’s.
I have attached a short video n photo.
Didn’t keep this one as it was a little narrow order the next size up and it’s fabulous
Easy to install. It really is weatherproof. Very happy dog
Certainly weather proof and neat.
My Jack did take some convincing to use as she can’t see though it as with most other flaps.
Excellent product! Our kitchen is now warm again and we don’t have to keep the door open anymore!
Dogs took a while to get used to pushing through but I’m not sure if the cat is clever enough to realise he can get through it on his own yet!
Joining inserts are a little fiddly to get together though. Flaps adjust and will keep shut in a good strong wind!
We’ve tried several of the more standard sized/priced pet doors and always found them very draughty and easily broken. This one was worth every penny, far less draughty and sturdy. Very happy with purchase
Best cat flap we had. Its not too heavy for cats to push but heavy enough to stop the wind. Doesn’t stop the draft fully but still grea
Easy to install …..even for DIY nnightmares like my self….feels sturdy and think it will deftinely last a while.
Hard to fit but once in keeps out cold and droughts, now the best insulated part of our house!!
Just what you need if like us you need a cat flap diretly into a kitchen. Much less drafty than other we’ve had
very good quality and better at withstanding draughts and windy conditions than the previous basic PetSafe door it replaced
Very heavy flaps especially for puppies, but good quality produc
Did not keep this device, it was for dogs not cats any bigger I could of got through there.
Installed today into a door which was made from sheet metal and the usual foam insulation.
Used a Worx Wx667.1 Sonicrafter Multi Tool that cost me 39.99 and had it done in an hour. Quite simple but you need a steady hand trying to door it whilst the door is still hung (ideally you take the door off but the hinges are broken).
The flap is great, just what I wanted with that bit of extra weather protection and looks like it will keep in the heat as best I could hope for (it is a flap over an exposed hole after all!). It has the 3 flaps inc the inner weather shield and so far with it being -2c outside is doing an ok job. Only time will tell if the flaps stay firm and tight once used for a year or so. I was happy to see you can purchase replacement flaps to bring it back to life if that happens.
So overall defiantly worth the money and after some gentle, patient, treat orientated persuasion my border terrier went through it! (Took all afternoon to get her to push through it on her own but she never says no to a bit of cheese to chase after!)
Installed today into a door which was made from sheet metal and the usual foam insulation.
Used a Worx Wx667.1 Sonicrafter Multi Tool that cost me 39.99 and had it done in an hour. Quite simple but you need a steady hand trying to door it whilst the door is still hung (ideally you take the door off but the hinges are broken).
The flap is great, just what I wanted with that bit of extra weather protection and looks like it will keep in the heat as best I could hope for (it is a flap over an exposed hole after all!). It has the 3 flaps inc the inner weather shield and so far with it being -2c outside is doing an ok job. Only time will tell if the flaps stay firm and tight once used for a year or so. I was happy to see you can purchase replacement flaps to bring it back to life if that happens.
So overall defiantly worth the money and after some gentle, patient, treat orientated persuasion my border terrier went through it! (Took all afternoon to get her to push through it on her own but she never says no to a bit of cheese to chase after!)
Installed today into a door which was made from sheet metal and the usual foam insulation.
Used a Worx Wx667.1 Sonicrafter Multi Tool that cost me 39.99 and had it done in an hour. Quite simple but you need a steady hand trying to door it whilst the door is still hung (ideally you take the door off but the hinges are broken).
The flap is great, just what I wanted with that bit of extra weather protection and looks like it will keep in the heat as best I could hope for (it is a flap over an exposed hole after all!). It has the 3 flaps inc the inner weather shield and so far with it being -2c outside is doing an ok job. Only time will tell if the flaps stay firm and tight once used for a year or so. I was happy to see you can purchase replacement flaps to bring it back to life if that happens.
So overall defiantly worth the money and after some gentle, patient, treat orientated persuasion my border terrier went through it! (Took all afternoon to get her to push through it on her own but she never says no to a bit of cheese to chase after!)
Installed today into a door which was made from sheet metal and the usual foam insulation.
Used a Worx Wx667.1 Sonicrafter Multi Tool that cost me 39.99 and had it done in an hour. Quite simple but you need a steady hand trying to door it whilst the door is still hung (ideally you take the door off but the hinges are broken).
The flap is great, just what I wanted with that bit of extra weather protection and looks like it will keep in the heat as best I could hope for (it is a flap over an exposed hole after all!). It has the 3 flaps inc the inner weather shield and so far with it being -2c outside is doing an ok job. Only time will tell if the flaps stay firm and tight once used for a year or so. I was happy to see you can purchase replacement flaps to bring it back to life if that happens.
So overall defiantly worth the money and after some gentle, patient, treat orientated persuasion my border terrier went through it! (Took all afternoon to get her to push through it on her own but she never says no to a bit of cheese to chase after!)
Excellent. Easy to install. My Cocker Spaniel puppy learned to use it quickly and confidently. Definitely keeps out the cold.
Does what it’s meant to. Installation is a bit fiddly. Closing mechanism isn’t really designed to keep a curious dog out, so I slide a small cabinet in front of it at night to make it “disappear”. The closing magnetic design is pretty good although it doesn’t always shut properly depending on the type of entry the dog makes. Having said that as there are flaps on both sides at least one of them is always closed. Middle insulation flap is a bit sticky sometimes. Now that it’s installed it certainly seems durable and I would expect it to last for quite a few years. Overall good produc
Does what it’s meant to. Installation is a bit fiddly. Closing mechanism isn’t really designed to keep a curious dog out, so I slide a small cabinet in front of it at night to make it “disappear”. The closing magnetic design is pretty good although it doesn’t always shut properly depending on the type of entry the dog makes. Having said that as there are flaps on both sides at least one of them is always closed. Middle insulation flap is a bit sticky sometimes. Now that it’s installed it certainly seems durable and I would expect it to last for quite a few years. Overall good produc
Does what it’s meant to. Installation is a bit fiddly. Closing mechanism isn’t really designed to keep a curious dog out, so I slide a small cabinet in front of it at night to make it “disappear”. The closing magnetic design is pretty good although it doesn’t always shut properly depending on the type of entry the dog makes. Having said that as there are flaps on both sides at least one of them is always closed. Middle insulation flap is a bit sticky sometimes. Now that it’s installed it certainly seems durable and I would expect it to last for quite a few years. Overall good produc
Does what it’s meant to. Installation is a bit fiddly. Closing mechanism isn’t really designed to keep a curious dog out, so I slide a small cabinet in front of it at night to make it “disappear”. The closing magnetic design is pretty good although it doesn’t always shut properly depending on the type of entry the dog makes. Having said that as there are flaps on both sides at least one of them is always closed. Middle insulation flap is a bit sticky sometimes. Now that it’s installed it certainly seems durable and I would expect it to last for quite a few years. Overall good produc
Not installed yet, but I have every confidence that it will be much more draught proof than others I have had
Performance for the weather is excellent, it keeps the warm (or cold with A/C is on) in, and the wet out! Our rear door is very much in a corner area, so there’s a lot of wind there, we’ve had no problem with the flap being opened, either by lifting or reversing by the wind.
The biggest problem we’ve had was the fitting, we were looking to add this to a uPVC door panel and then exchange it into place. Unfortunately we had to pay for specialist fitting. This is not a reflection on the unit, but it is something to beware of when purchasing.
The snap on panel, to prevent use, was a nice touch, however, it’s as large as the opening, so you have to find somewhere to store it. But fitted it works fine.
Our main issue however is with the inner (foil/thermal) layers and the seal, they sit well enough together at first, but over time the outer and inner door sits proud of the seal line. With three dogs constantly using this door, we noticed that after a fortnight it was sitting proud all the time. It was not a problem with the seal, and not a failure, it just looked out of place, like the door looked slightly stuck open. But there was no draft, and the rain has not gotten inside anywhere.
Quality-wise this feels and looks the part, our issues are only with things caused by having to install the unit, we knew we’d need to sort the door itself, and so we can’t fault this unit at all.
We have a number of petsafe flaps and they are quality well made and designed products. The addition of the insulated and a third flap should do a good job in increasing the insulation of the door, although I don’t think that it will make a big impact on drafts, although this has never been a big issue for us.
Check the measurements before you buy as the medium which is describe as for a medium dog or large cat is very big, it would suit an ENOURMOUS cat!! I think a small child could crawl through it. The large must be the size for the pony featured in the Prime ad!
Lovely quality and so easy to install. The instructions were good and it gives you all 3 size templates. This small one was what I needed so I cut that out. I only had to make the hole a little longer as this was a tad bigger than my old one, (the door was busted as it was hard plastic). I like that the soft flexible plastic will not crack or break in cold weather or if it is hit with a stray football.
Took the cats a few minutes to get used to the new one, I noticed how our big fluffy one that will not use car flats, but waits for us to open the door of him, he is quite happy to go through this one no problems, first time in over 5 years he has done this so that in its self is amazing to us, we now realised that it was the cat flat he didn’t like and not that he was being lazy.
I can not fault this cat flap at all, the build quality is good, the instruction is good and my cats love it.
We had been wanting to get one of these for a while. We always used to have one on the back door but since moving to our current home, we have never got around to it. Not sure why, but so glad we did now. We have five cats, three of which are indoor cats but two are indoor/outdoor cats and like to come and go as they please. One is in and out all day long – at the front door and at the back door too! The size we got is small which is 19 x 8.6 x 28 cm which is just right for our cats. It has a 3 flap system with a central insulated flap which is great for when it’s hot or cold and it provides 3 and half times more energy efficiency than a single flap to keep out the drafts. The plastic frame can be painted to match your decor aswell which is great and is very easy to install. The cats love it!