Brief Consideration Of The Popular Patio Pet Door Available From Petsafe

The deluxe Patio Pet Door by PetSafe is designed to be easily customizable to almost any sliding patio door. With its spring action tension, you should have a doggie (or kittie) door up and running in minutes. But, will it stay in place? Can it really be as simple as PetSafe says? For a helpful review of the product, read on.

Big Selling Points


The main feature of the PetSafe Patio Pet Door is that it's adjustable, allowing it to fit into almost any patio door system without the need for cutting or screwing. The next best advantage on this innovative product is that it's lockable, with a reversible lock that you can place on the right or left. For added security, the deluxe version comes with a stronger, more durable lock.

Last but not least, the PetSafe patio door comes with a lifetime warranty - protecting you against product failure.

Cost of the Product

The PetSafe deluxe Patio Panel Pet Door typically retails for between 0 and 0. Though slightly more expensive than a standard door model, it doesn't require any major construction or saw work to get it installed.

Durability and Quality

Many homeowners complain about the low-quality sealant and weather stripping that comes with the PetSafe patio door. It's simply not enough to hold the door in place or keep inclement weather out and your valuable heating or air conditioning in.

Most users recommend installing your own weather stripping for the space between your pet panel and the moving panel screen door. The added cost could save you a bundle on your heating or air conditioning bills.

Ease of Installation

The pet door uses spring tension for its vertical fit - meaning it can quickly spring into any space between 77 � inches and 82 inches. However, it's the sideways fit that causes the most problems.

Be prepared to install your own weather stripping and sealant to make sure the door fits tightly and with a good seal. Next, have a drill and screwdriver on hand so you can screw the PetSafe patio door into place. That said, with all the work, it's still an easy install and shouldn't take more than half an hour to get into place.

Biggest Problems

Next to the weather stripping problem, the main issue most buyers have with this product is the gap around the pet door flap. Whether it's letting in air or bugs and creatures, it can become a real issue. Try weighting the bottom or installing your own piece of heavy-duty plastic.

Final Considerations

For the price, the PetSafe Deluxe Patio Pet Door is a great buy. It provides a temporary solution and doesn't require any major carpentry. However, homeowners need to be prepared to do a little extra work to make this pet door really "fit."

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