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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I live in Indiana so we have had some cold weather however I have not been through a winter with it. It seems to work well all the time. I like to use the cover that comes with it that keeps the unit clean and from getting soaked. Hope this helps. Thank you
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.
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I think it works perfectly inside a door. Obviously your limited a little as to what exercises you can do from there. But I havent found anything I havent been able to adapt to a door yet.
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I am using it indoor. Not sure whether it can resist the cold weather or not.
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Phil,This lock has done excellent for us, we also use it on an outside service door and here in Indiana it has been a bad winter with lots of snow and ice. The lock has functioned flawlessly through it all.
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 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.
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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!
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It's as good as you can expect. The magnet holds the bottom pretty well unless the wind is blowing directly at it. When that happens, it's light enough that it just swings in the breeze and your room gets very cold. Your biggest concern should be insulating between the sliding and stationary glass doors. The gap between the two window panes let's in tons of cold air unless you get that sealed somehow. The rubber stripping included is OK but, not if you live where it gets below freezing. Overall - good product. Expect to customize the insulating. Good luck!
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I'm in NE Ohio, it works fine in the cold! I would recommend adhesive Velcro or something like that. Adhesive tape alone might not hold up in the cold weather.
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I already answered this. It does nothing to protect against cold air. It didn't fit my doors, and I use it now as a cat toy.
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Go to the company's website... they were able to tell me that my door would open to (between) 70 and 90 degrees. They're really helpful.
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that one was installed in one of my rentals.. I have a similar one in my kitchen, carefully squeeze the soft-flexible cover and you will see how it hooks in one long side and slips in the other long side. if it is cold it is probably less flexible. and if you are ever working with one that is old, they do become brittle w. age.
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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
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I just installed it,but appears to stop the drafts i had with other stripping. looks like it will work well in zero weather. Easy to install, fits tight even if your door is slightly out of plumb. I would buy it again.
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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.