RANGER Cat Doors for Doors

(7 customer reviews)
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RANGER Cat Doors for Doors

(7 customer reviews)
Free shipping available for all pet doors
Expedited delivery options available

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  • DoubleMag™ Technology for an airtight seal that keeps extreme weather outside
  • Thick, insulated flap that stays warm and flexible to -40°C and below
  • Cellular PVC frame provides 3,000X more R-factor than aluminum frames
  • Locking panel can be used to keep your pets inside or to secure the door
  • Independent lab tests show that our door performs as we say it does

Insulated Flap Seals Out Extreme Temperatures

Left: “Best selling” pet door registering at 7° F (-14° C)
Right: RANGER, registering at room temp

Outside temperature was -1° F (-18° C) and indoor temperature was 55° F (13° C). Oranges, yellows, and whites are areas of relatively warm temperature, while purples and blacks are areas of relatively cold temperatures. Temperature scale is on the right of the image.

Avoid Leaky Pet Doors

Most cat doors are extremely leaky.

In fact, over 90% of the energy loss from conventional pet doors comes from air leakage – letting cold air directly into your home. 

The RANGER pet door with DoubleMag seal is virtually airtight, so it keeps outdoor air outside where it belongs.

15X Better than Energy Star

The DoubleMag seal is so good, third-party lab testing showed that it is 15X better at preventing outside air from coming in than US Energy Star requirements for human doors.

500X Better than Other Pet Doors

Other brands pet doors don’t actually make a seal. Even those with a “double flap” or magnets to “keep the door closed” aren’t good enough, because they don’t actually seal out the wind and drafts.

Lab testing with the “best selling” pet door shows how much better RANGER cat doors perform. Under official testing conditions, the competitive door leaks over 16 cubic feet of air per minute per square foot.

That’s over 500X worse than the RANGER pet door standard of 0.03 cfm/sq ft!

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15X Better than Energy Star Standards

Insulated Flap System

RANGER cat doors have a thick, insulated flap to reduce conductive heat loss, which is heat loss through material. Made for cold weather, the flap components will stay flexible and functional to -40 and below.

Insulated Frame Material

The cellular PVC used in our frame is 3,000X more insulating than the aluminum material used in the frames of lesser pet doors.

Zero Drafts

With pet doors, most energy loss comes from convective heat loss – cold air blowing in around a poor seal. The DoubleMag seal on RANGER Pet Doors eliminates air leaks.

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Actual Lab Data – Not Marketing Hype

RANGER pet door in laboratory jig to test air leakage
RANGER Pet Door being tested at Architectural Testing, Inc., a qualified Energy Star certification laboratory

Many pet doors “claim” energy-efficiency with bogus comparisons and no proof.

RANGER cat doors have extensive independent laboratory testing that prove how efficient they are.

Our doors are evaluated using the same tests that are used for Energy Star certification for windows and human doors, and the results show that RANGER pet doors are 15X better at blocking outside air than requirements for human doors.

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Engineered from the Best Raw Materials

Image with RANGER Pet Door highlighting features - insulating cellular PVC frame, locking security panel, and rugged, airtight flap system

Note: to prevent injury to pets and damage to the door, do not use the security panel to lock your pets outside.

Cellular PVC Frame

Strong, weatherproof, and mold-resistant, and 3,000X more insulating than metal frames used on lower-end cat doors.

Rugged Flap System

The insulated flap system is made from premium materials for maximum energy-efficiency, pet safety, and durability. The flap has an insulating SBR rubber core, protected with marine-grade canvas on each side. The flap seal is made from thermoplastic polyolefin, a material also used for industrial roofing.

Locking Security Panel

All door-mounted RANGER cat doors include a locking security panel. The “up-and-in” insertion of the panel means no additional clearance is needed around the pet door.

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Written Instructions

Front page of installation instructions for RANGER door-mounted pet doors

RANGER door-mounted pet doors come with thorough written installation instructions. If you would like to download and print the written instructions, click the button below or the picture of the instructions.

If, after reviewing these instructions, you are not confident in your abilities to successfully install the pet door, you should consider enlisting the help of a licensed contractor or handyman.

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Prework: Tools

Tools for installing a RANGER pet door, including safety equipment, saw, clamps, screw gun, etc.

Tools required to install a RANGER by Freedom Pet Pass door-mounted pet door into a raised panel door include the following:

  • Safety glasses
  • Ear protection
  • Tape measure
  • Clamps
  • Battery operated drill
  • Shield
  • Skill saw
  • Proper blade
  • File
  • Caulk gun
  • Blue painters tape
  • Squares
  • Level or straight edge

1. Measure Your Pet

Dog with illustration of how to measure to the withers

Measure your tallest pet to the withers (front shoulders).

Make a mark on the interior side of your human door at least 3” (5 cm) higher than your tallest pet’s height at the withers. This ensures that your tallest dog will be able to pass through the pet door without putting stress on his or her knees and back. If you can spare it, consider giving a little extra cushion on the height.

Alternatively, if you have done the cardboard cutout test (described in the Sizing section), you can use the cardboard cutout for this step. This is what is shown in the first part of the video in Step 2. Either method gives the same result.

Many people ask, “how far off of the floor should the door be?” This is typically not as important as making sure the top of the door is high enough. Most dogs pick up their legs quite a bit as part of their natural gait, so they can clear many inches without interrupting their stride. For households with tall and short pets, the door should be mounted for ergonomic use by the tallest pet. Shorter pets can be accommodated with something like our Pet Step.

2. Trace the Rough Cut Line

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Begin the project with the interior of your home door facing up on saw horses. The object here is to locate and place the product where it will best fit your door and your dog. Pre-measure for the dog.

Take the pet door (the piece with the flap) and place the inside center of the frame on the line that you’ve drawn to determine the height that will best fit your door and your dog. Double check your side measurements to make sure your door is centered, and double check your height measurements. Once this has been completed, trace around the outside of the door with pencil.

3. Cut Hole in Door

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Begin with a good saw and the proper blade installed to cut through your home door application. Use a metal blade for metal doors, a wood blade for wood doors, etc. If possible, use a new blade when cutting the opening. We don’t recommend cutting into your door if it is your first time using a saw.

Start your cut at the back corner and work counter clockwise around the door.

Line up the saw blade with the pencil line and with a good grip on the saw carefully begin your cut.

Once the cut is complete on the inside of the door, flip the door over on the sawhorses (to external side). Use clamps and a bar to secure the cutout in place. You don’t want it dropping through prior to completing the cut.

Use a square to trace in the corners that still need to be cut. Use the saw to make the final cuts in the corners.

Tap out the cut piece to reveal the rough opening. File the edges if needed.

4. Attach Pet Door

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Place the pet door into the hole with the exterior side of the pet door (the side with the flap system) oriented to the exterior side of the door and the hinge of the flap oriented toward the top. Clamp the pet door in place, and flip the door over.

Place the interior frame on the door. Align the interior frame to the rest of the pet door using the locking pin on the top and the bottom middle screw to ensure that the two pieces are mated squarely.

Put the other screws into the other holes, and then carefully tighten. Be careful if using an electric or battery-operated screwdriver, as over tightening can damage the frame. If you’re using a screw gun, consider driving the screws mostly in and tightening the screws with a hand screwdriver.

5. Seal Around the Frame

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Place tape on both door and frame in areas where there is a recessed panel. Fill with caulk and remove the tape.

Flip the door over and remove the clamps.

Repeat the taping and caulking step on the exterior side

Technical Data Sheet

Clickable image of the technical data sheet

The technical data sheet (TDS) provides a summary of all of the technical details of RANGER Pet Doors.

The TDS includes all dimensional information as well as energy-efficiency testing for all pet doors.

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ASTM E-283 Air Leakage

Cover page of ASTM E283 testing report from RANGER pet door

ASTM E-283 the official testing protocol for air leakage for fenestration products (human doors, windows, skylights, pet doors, etc.).

Testing at Architectural Testing, Inc. gave official air leakage of 0.03 cfm/ft2. Converted to metric, that is 0.15 L/s/m2, rounded by rule in the report to 0.2 L/s/m2.

These results are 15X better than US Energy Star requirements for human doors, and 10X Canada’s requirements.

This measurement is important because for most pet doors, air leakage (drafts) are the overwhelming source of energy loss.

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ASTM C-1199 U-Factor

ASTM C-1199 is a testing protocol to determine the U-factor (insulation factor) of fenestration materials like doors, windows, skylights, and pet doors.

U-factor measures how much / how quickly heat flows through through a material, so with this measurement, the smaller the number is, the better the performance.

Our pet doors were tested and found to have a U-factor of 0.22 Btu/(hr∙ft2∙F). This equates to a metric value of 1.2 W/(m2∙K).

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California Title 24

Front page of California Energy Commission Blueprint, Issue 104

The State of California was the first jurisdiction to specify energy performance requirements for pet doors

Issue 104 of the California Energy Commission’s Blueprint newsletter specifies how pet doors are to be evaluated for compliance with Title 24 Energy-Efficiency Requirements.

On page 4 of this issue, the Commission states that pet doors are considered doors, and they are required to have an independently-determined U-factor and an air leakage rate of less than 0.3 cfm/ft2. The RANGER pet door is 10X better than this standard.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely! We have many multi-pet households where small dogs and/or cats share a door with their big brothers and sisters. When purchasing the door, you want to size and mount the door so that your biggest dog can use it properly. From there, you may need to provide some accommodation to help your smaller pets use the door. For wall-mounted doors, this could be as simple as a cinderblock for a step or a ramp. For door-mounted doors, you could consider our Pet Step.

Pretty much any dog or cat has the physical capability to open a RANGER Pet Door. If your pet can push open an unlatched interior door, he or she is capable of using a Freedom Pet Pass dog door.

All door-mounted RANGER dog doors include a locking security panel. When the panel is in place, the pet door is as secure as a locked door or window. Not impenetrable, but difficult to access without breaking something.

Yes, very well. There has never been a report of an unwanted animal entering a home through a RANGER Pet Door.

Smaller animals, like mice, snakes, bugs, etc. do not have the physical capability to overcome the DoubleMag™ airtight seal even if they wanted to do so.

Larger critters, like skunks, possum, etc. do not use the RANGER dog door because of a combination of lack of incentive and danger signals.

The opaque, insulated, and airtight flap system on the RANGER dog door by Freedom Pet Pass means that inside light, smells and temperatures stay inside where they belong.

To wild animals, the RANGER dog door is no different than any other section of wall or door. Without the draw of inside light and/or food scents, there is nothing attracting them to the pet door area. The only smell present will be that of your pets, and this is a danger signal to wild animals.

With nothing enticing animals to the pet door and your pet’s odor actively discouraging them, wild animals avoid the RANGER dog door. We have never received a report of a wild animal entering a house via our pet door.

No. The RANGER dog door insulated flap system remains free and flexible to -40° and below. Low-end doors often use plasticized PVC flaps that can become brittle and crack at temperatures regularly experienced in the northern US and Canada. The premium SBR rubber core and marine-grade canvas used in the Freedom Pet Pass flaps do not have that issue.

Yes, but it’s complicated and can be expensive. You will need to work with a specialized glass contractor (glazier); this is not a do-it-yourself job. We recommend speaking with your contractor prior to ordering the door, as he or she may want the pet door customized in some way or another to make the installation easier. We are more than happy to work with your contractor to get you the door that you need.

RANGER Pet Doors by Freedom Pet Pass are manufactured in Bay City, MI using locally-sourced components and labor. Over 85% of our purchases are from vendors within 150 miles of our production facility, and over 95% of the value of our product originates from North America (US and Canada). The screws are the only components not made in the North America.

The cellular PVC frame of the RANGER Pet Door is very paintable. While the material accepts any exterior paint, best results are achieved with vinyl-specific paints. Search “paint Azek” for tons of tips and tricks (Azek is a popular brand of cellular PVC).

No part of the flap system is paintable.

Freedom Pet Pass offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you open the package and are unhappy with the product, you may return it within 30 days for a full refund. Returned products must be in salable (uninstalled) condition to qualify for a refund.

Freedom Pet Pass doors have a limited 3-year warranty against failures due to manufacturing or raw material deficiencies.

We stand behind our products for the long term. Even if your door is outside of warranty, don’t hesitate to write or call. We can often help fix doors without the need to buy anything.

Unfortunately, no we are not. Energy Star does not currently have standards for pet doors, so it is impossible for any pet door to be Energy Star approved at this time.

That being said, we don’t think that a lack of Energy Star standards for pet doors should stop them from being energy-efficient. Our approach is to use the same tests that Energy Star requires for windows and human doors on our pet doors. We have also had our doors tested at an independent laboratory that is approved for running Energy Star testing for windows and human doors.

The results of that testing have led us to be the first and only pet door to be meet pet door standards laid out under California’s stringent Title 24 building code (in fact, we exceed them by a factor of 10!). Our doors have also been included in hyper-efficient certified Passive Houses. We also think the results show that the performance of our pet doors compares very nicely with the performance of Energy Star doors and windows.

30-ish Day Return Policy

If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you may return the item for a refund.

We’re not sticklers for timeline, but please try to make your decision within a month or so of delivery.

  • This return policy is for doors bought from RANGER Pet Doors directly. Doors bought through distributors or retail outlets must be returned through the place of purchase.
  • Please contact us prior to sending a return.
  • All items must be received in like-new and resellable condition. Doors that have been installed are not eligible for return.
  • Returns should be made in original packaging with factory padding to ensure undamaged arrival.
  • Return shipping can be done via any carrier you deem appropriate. We will provide an optional shipping label. If used, we will deduct the shipping cost from the refund.
  • Returns that do not meet these criteria will be subject to restocking fees and/or rejection of the return.
  • Customized orders are not eligible for return.

Warranty

RANGER Pet Doors come with a 3-year limited warranty against malfunction due to manufacturing or material defects.

  • Warranty covers parts and materials only, up to purchase price of pet door.
  • Warranty does not cover damage due to mishandling, abuse, or improper installation.
  • Warranty does not cover pet damage, including chewing.
  • Under no circumstances is RANGER Pet Doors liable for direct or indirect damages.

Lifetime Support

RANGER Pet Doors are designed to be the last pet door you ever have to buy.

We will always support owners of our pet doors, regardless of when they were bought or from whom. We will always maintain stocks of replacement parts, even for our oldest doors.

If you ever have any questions about your pet door, even if it’s really old or you’re not the original owner, please don’t hesitate to reach out and contact us.

7 reviews for RANGER Cat Doors for Doors

  1. Stephen Boreham (verified owner) –

    Hi, I just had to write to say how immensely pleased we are by the cat door you sold to us. We are in an exposed position on the coast where we receive lots of south westerly winds accompanied by rain. I have fitted several different cat flaps in the past but most of them were expensive rubbish. Either the cats broke them or the wind and rain came in and soaked the floor. Now I have fitted your cat door my kitchen is warmer and my oak floor is no longer being damaged by rain. We are really impressed by your product. I would strongly recommend that you market your product in the U.K.

  2. CatPersonUK (verified owner) –

    When the door was fitted, the draughts disappeared which was amazing. However, the cats would not use the door. I have 4 cats, all Siamese and Orientals. They’re an intelligent breed, so I wrongly assumed they’d be fine with the new door. The 2 boys grasped it first, not because their intelligence is higher, lol, but they’re taller/leggier so it was easier for them, plus they’re bigger built than the girls and this new flap takes a bit of pressure to open in comparison to the useless cat door that was there before.

    In total it took 2 weeks to train all 4 of them to use the door. It was necessary to tie up the outer door for about 3 days, and towards the end I think they were having me on, playing at being helpless! The door has exceeded my expectations in terms of draught control and now the cats are using it just fine, everyone’s happy.

    The door you supplied is going to make such a difference to the temperature in my kitchen during the colder months. I’m convinced my heating bills will be much less because of the airtight seal on your door.

    The construction of the Freedom Pet Pass cat door is excellent; it’s extremely robust and aesthetically very pleasing.

  3. Gilberte Roulstone (verified owner) –

    Quite a few months ago I purchased a freedom pet pass cat door. I just wanted you to know how pleased I am with it. English autumns aren’t the warmest or the driest but I’ve had no problems with draughts or water ingress, I couldn’t have asked for a better cat door. No more draghts!

  4. Julie Clausen (verified owner) –

    We have 15 cats that use the door – all have adjusted even our calico that only has one eye and that eye has a scar – she doesn’t like new things since she can’t see very well.

    With all these cats go in and our old door let in some such cold air I had to close it down most of the winter – so far so good even on windy days. Only time I’ve had to close it if it’s windy and the cat goes thru slowly. But once It’s closed no air

  5. Kathleen Flanagan (verified owner) –

    I am now the proud owner of FOUR of your pet doors! They are worth every penny! This last one I bought has a bit of a backstory – I agreed to take in 5 rescue kitties from a hoarding situation. These five cats were to be barn cats eventually, but I got them the end of October and it was entirely too cold to let them out and expect them to find their way / survive in their brand new home. So I set them up in a back bedroom until spring. These 5 half-feral “barn cats” turned into 5 of the biggest love bugs you ever saw! There was no way I was kicking them out to the barn. So I bought another one of your cat doors and hired a contractor to install the door into the open bedroom window complete with a tiny outdoor deck for them to access this new door. Here is the newest one from inside a back bedroom. I have to wait for the wood to dry out a bit to paint it.

  6. Dan Godfrey (verified owner) –

    Our two cats and one dog have been using a Freedom Pet Pass, they all learnt to use it straight away although they did already use a traditional cat flap so that may have helped. This design is simply the best we have seen, there is zero draught even in a storm and it still performs exactly as it did when we installed it 11 YEARS ago! Very functional, 100% effective and durable too. Expensive compared to alternatives but in our experience worth every penny.
    Thanks for such a great product.

  7. Iris Olivas (verified owner) –

    I love these cat doors! I have bought two of them already. Every time I have moved to a new house, I get one. I live in a very cold climate and these pet doors are amazing to keeping out the cold! My cats learned to use them just fine. I am moving to a new house this week and will try the wall-mounted one next! I will never buy any other cat door; these are awesome!!

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