RANGER Dog Doors for Doors
RANGER Dog Doors for Doors
Insulated Flap Seals Out Extreme Temperatures
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 doggie 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 dog 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 dog doors by Freedom Pet Pass 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 dog door standard of 0.03 cfm/sq ft!
15X Better than Energy Star Standards
Insulated Flap System
RANGER dog doors by Freedom Pet Pass 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 doggie 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.
Actual Lab Data – Not Marketing Hype
Many dog doors “claim” energy-efficiency with bogus comparisons and no proof.
RANGER dog 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 dog doors are 15X better at blocking outside air than requirements for human doors.
Engineered from the Best Raw Materials
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 dog 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 dog doors include a locking security panel. The “up-and-in” insertion of the panel means no additional clearance is needed around the pet door.
Pet Door Sizing
| Size | Pet Opening | Example Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 6” x 10” (155 x 255 mm) | Shih Tzu, Cats |
| Medium | 9” x 13” (230 x 330 mm) | Beagles |
| Large | 11” x 17” (280 x 430 mm) | Lab Retrievers |
| XL | 16” x 23” (405 x 580 mm) | Great Danes |
Pet Door Dimensions
| Size | Pet Opening | Rough Opening | Frame Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| XL | 16” x 23” 405 x 580mm | 20 3/4” x 29” 530 x 740mm | 21 3/4” x 30” 550 x 760mm |
| Lg | 11” x 17” 280 x 430mm | 15” x 21 1/2” 380 x 545mm | 16” x 22 1/2” 405 x 570mm |
| Med | 9” x 13” 230 x 330mm | 13” x 17 1/2” 330 x 445mm | 14” x 18 1/2” 355 x 470mm |
| Sm | 6” x 10” 155 x 255mm | 10” x 14 1/2” 255 x 370mm | 10” x 14 1/2” 280 x 395mm |
| Size | Pet Opening | Rough Opening | Frame Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| XL | 16” x 23” 405 x 580mm | 20 3/4” x 29” 530 x 740mm | 21 3/4” x 30” 550 x 760mm |
| Lg | 11” x 17” 280 x 430mm | 15” x 21 1/2” 380 x 545mm | 16” x 22 1/2” 405 x 570mm |
| Med | 9” x 13” 230 x 330mm | 13” x 17 1/2” 330 x 445mm | 14” x 18 1/2” 355 x 470mm |
| Sm | 6” x 10” 155 x 255mm | 10” x 14 1/2” 255 x 370mm | 10” x 14 1/2” 280 x 395mm |
Cardboard Cutout Test
- This sizing method requires a big piece of corrugated cardboard. Start with the pet opening size you think is most appropriate for the pet in mind.
- Cutout either the 6”x10” (small), 9”x13” (medium), 11”x17” (large), or 16” x 23” (XL) pet opening rectangle out of the cardboard up high and fold it at the bottom so that when the piece of cardboard is placed in a doorway, the top of the hole of the rectangle is approximately one inch to an inch and a half higher than your pet, at the withers or shoulders.
- Step on the folded end of the cardboard, and invite your pet through the opening. Watch for clearance high and low.
- If the size of the cutout you try is inappropriate, change to the next size up or down as required. Remember, it is always better to err on the side of being too large.
Written Instructions
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.
Prework: Tools
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
ASTM E-283 Air Leakage
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.
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).
California Title 24
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Warranty
RANGER Pet Doors come with a 3-year limited warranty against malfunction due to manufacturing or material defects.
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.
Logan Bryce (verified owner) –
Your door replaced the original door and we removed the Larson Storm Door. The Mud room instantly increased in Temp and the drafts are now gone.
Sherry Weiss (verified owner) –
I wanted to share — I love the pet door I ordered from Freedom Pet Pass. The door is so much better than the one I had before (2 see-thru flaps with magnets at the bottom). You advertisement is right on target – no wind or rain is coming in through your door! Thank you for such a wonderful product. I’m recommending it to several others I know who have thought about installing a dog door!
A. K. Sholl (verified owner) –
i know this seems like a ridiculous amount of money to spend on a dog door (and seriously, they are REAL PROUD of these things), but i am not kidding you, this is one of the best purchases i ever made. i have had it for almost 2 years now with my very energetic golden retriever and beagle, and it still looks and performs like brand new (needs to be wiped clean occasionally). it seals TIGHT… no air is getting past this thing. and even the hardest wind has never blown it open.
the locking door is super easy to put on – you dont have to try to slide it perfectly straight into little side grooves.
it’s also relatively quiet. it “snaps” shut, but i’ve had doors in the past that would swing back and forth 4 or 5 times before finally settling into place.
the only problem i’ve had is that it’s not clear (see-through), so my dogs would stick their heads through it and just look around to see what’s going on on the other side of the door… not very energy efficient when it’s being held open by a dog’s head! but with some training, they’ve learned pretty well to stop doing that. and i do worry a little about head-on collisions since they both run through it at 90 mph. if one of them is coming in and the other is going out (or standing there in front of it), someone is liable to get knocked out cold.
it’s expensive, but i don’t think i will EVER need to replace ANY part of it. (other vinyl and plastic doors i tried had to be replaced every couple of years)
Quick update: been almost 6 years and it still works perfectly. No leaks, never had to repair or replace any part of it.
Igor Kagonovich (verified owner) –
Greetings from Russia! Thank you very much for nice product and service. The door is already installed and dog is using it right away.
gilliguin (verified owner) –
I was skeptical but now I don’t know how I lived without it. I have two 5 yr old black labs and as active as they are this is a must, now they can just run outside whenever they want to. I also have one 12 yr old dog who has trouble walking and I didn’t like holding the door open for her as she takes a minute to walk up 2 stairs to get inside (and in the winter I was letting a door full of heat out) but even she uses the door, this is a life-saver.
I was also skeptical of the seal when I saw the leaf blower demo, but it is a tight seal (as evidenced by the rather loud magnetic clap as it closes, and this never gets stuck halfway closed like I thought it might) and I put my hand around the inside of the door when it was 26 degrees out and it felt just like the rest of the room. very pleased with the product…although you can get free shipping if you go through their own web site vs Amazon
Jack Scott Dorr (verified owner) –
We originally purchased this door for our home in Maine and are now using the same one in Colorado. Our pair of Malamutes run in and out of this thing many, many times a day.
It’s a sturdy, great quality pet door that does a fantastic job of keeping the weather outside. We’ve used other doors that you purchase at big box pet stores, but those weren’t much better than a loose flap hanging in your door. This product, however, is absolutely worth the money.
Their customer service is great, too. I had a minor issue with my door after my 85 lb Malamute stepped on the flap while it was open. I emailed Brian. 15 minutes later he emailed me back with his phone number. I had him on the phone and in minutes had my problem solved. If I ever need a second pet door, it’ll be one of these.
Barbara M. (verified owner) –
LOve the dog door…..absolutely fabulous
Barbara
Tuscon, AZ
aguenth (verified owner) –
I’ve owned this door for 4 years and can say with confidence that buying it was the correct choice. When you look at the different designs out there it’s really the only reasonable choice if you care about energy efficiency. They have that video with the fan and I would say that it is every bit as air tight as they advertise. I have a jack russell and a 90 pound pit/boxer mix and they both barrel through it at top speed several times a day. It is showing signs of wear after 4 years of this, but over all it’s held up pretty well. I’ve had to contact the manufacturer twice regarding issues with the door and both times they exceeded my expectations with their service.
Luc Leonard (verified owner) –
This is the ultimate pet door and worth every cent. It’s never opened under high winds or let in any rain or snow. It’s super easy to install and looks good. It’s the only door that should be considered and it will be the last you’ll need to install. Great work, guys and thanks a bunch.
Kate Leese (verified owner) –
The only place I had room for an in-door dog door was my kitchen in an open concept livingroom. I was warned by a ton of people that I shouldn’t install a dog door because my whole main level would always be cold and drafty (I live in michigan). I searched forever for a door that would be energy efficient and not let cold air in and am so glad I found this! Almost a year later the door works great and still seals airtight. I think it’s even less drafty than having to open an actual door to let my dog out! Great product, I will buy again
loren (verified owner) –
could not be happier with this door. rugged and energy efficient, Had to retrain my smaller dog to use it, but it works great and has made a huge difference in my house.
Anonymous Customer (verified owner) –
Hello! The door was delivered in a timely manner and my neighbor, who is a handy-man, was able to install if for me in less than an hour! My beastie boyz love having their dog door back and the timing was perfect now that the weather is getting colder!
MH (verified owner) –
Just installed my door and really works and seals out wind as promised! Installation took approx 1 Hr. I researched all the doors on the market and chose this one and i am very glad i did.
J. Olin (verified owner) –
Best Pet Door EVER. I bought this door in the summer and wanted to wait until winter was upon us to write an accurate review. We live in Upstate NY and to say this winter has been bitterly cold is an understatement. 24 of the 28 days in February were below freezing (most days being in the single digits) and very windy and snowy as well. To say this door performed as described is an understatement. During all of the storms we endured, this door never moved once unless one of the dogs was going thru it. Not even a little bit. We have 2 labs and a small terrier and it’s not a problem for any of them to navigate through the flap. Wish I had invested in this door years ago. Worth every penny.
Anna Schwartz (verified owner) –
Hey you dogs – You made the most amazing dog door. It’s been installed in my kitchen door for about 3-months now and never blows open in the wind. I live in an extremely windy area outside of Flagstaff AZ and it has passed (stayed closed) through 50mph winds! House may creak in the wind by the dog door stays securely shut. Thank you for making the most amazing and functional door. All 12-paws are very happy!
Chris roberts (verified owner) –
I have had a medium door mounted dog door for the last 2 years and it is icredible compared to the other dog doors I have used. I am about to buy a second one.
John Wilson (verified owner) –
Have a large unit for my “small” 75 lb. huskie and 2 malamutes, one that is over 170 lb. They are in and out all day. After 3 years of abuse, I think I need to buy the replacement flap and seal. Despite the fact they pull one side of the seal off from time to time, it is a easy repair to reattach. Very durable and excellent seal. Have had competitor’s product and I think this one is the best. Worth the extra money in the long run.
Avi Lugasi (verified owner) –
I was searching for Dog door for long time, I got one that was nothing but a piece of plastic… then came across the Freedom pet pass door. The price was much higher than many of the other door but they promised different level of quality which I’m sooooo glad i trusted.
From the first contact all was seamless. I got immediate replies from Don very personal, informative amazing service which i fined very rare even when living in one of the most service oriented countries in the world -Japan. I myself ,a travel agent, and in the service business was very impressed with Don and his way that i dedicated one of my team meeting to his replies as an example of how service should be at it’s best.
The door works so well that i could not ask for better. even a small issue due to my wrong installation( Which by the way is also a very easy process) was solved with the kind advice of Don. The service and the product itself simply worth every dollar spent on and Don and his team makes sure the whole experience is smooth and veeeery pleasant- real pleasure !!! and I’m very happy i was not tempted for any other door compromise.
Avi – Kyoto- Japan.
Andrei C. Zamfir (verified owner) –
Absolute garbage. Would have given 0 stars if there was an option. Bought this 3 mo ago as an upgrade from and IdealPet door. The house has a large porch and it is in the Arizona desert. We get storms during the summer and the winds can be strong but nothing like a tornado or a hurricane. The flap on the door does not stay shut as advertised but rather blows right open. Moreover, the quality of the materials used on this door is pure garbage. The concept is good and it is made in the US but it’s not made right. For the money, this is unacceptable. To top it off, it is very ugly. Mercedes price and 80’s Hyundai quality. The company’s customer service is a joke. They are arrogant and do not go the extra mile to cater to the customer. Replacement parts for the door are very expensive and they do not last. We have 4 dogs, the door already looks like it’s been there years and not just a few months. Will replace the back door to the house this pretend dog door was installed into and revert back to the IdealPet door. Please do not waste your money on this product.
Donald Love –
Mr. Zamfir contacted us, informing us that his dog had chewed / pulled his door apart. While damage due to destructive pet behavior is not covered by our warranty, we still issued him a coupon code for the relevant replacement part and gave him some tips for curbing that bad behavior. He redeemed the code, but never contacted us again except to leave this negative review.
Jack Satterfield (verified owner) –
Thanks very much for the excellent dog door we ordered from you. We installed it as directed in the back door of our newly built home, and it has done a superlative job as the cold weather set in. We haven’t had a hint of draft so far, and our Welsh Springer Spaniel Bryce moves in and out with ease.
Great product, performing as advertised. Nice work!
Scott (verified owner) –
I thought the door was rather expensive but it was worth every penny. It is very, very well built. Almost no air leakage. Dogs LOVE it. Could not be happier with it.
Tracy Garstka (verified owner) –
We have had the medium Freedom Pass pet door for 3 years now. After hours of research, we decided to go with Freedom Pass because of the airtight seal. I have two basset hounds who go in and out throughout the day and night. They and my husband and I LOVE this door!!!!! I cannot say enough good things about it. The seal is still good after 3 years. I do occasionally (maybe once every 3 months) clean the magnets and the door which is super easy to do just to remove any grime and keep it looking nice. no drafts, no bugs and no critters. The door is located directly to the left of my office desk (I work from home) and I can honestly say through the winter, there is absolutely NO draft from that door! Don’t waste your time and money with any other door!!!
Bob Steinkey (verified owner) –
First of I want to thank you for selling such a wonderful quality product, We live in Northern Canada and your dog door is a exactly what you said it would be …….EFFICIENT! Dog loves it and so do we!
Tracy Thompson (verified owner) –
I would like to thank you for the dog door which we received a while back, as you suggested we needed to add an additional strip to pack it out slightly due to the door’s thickness (30mm) which is the standard panel for a UPVC door panel.
The dogs have taken to using it very well, I didn’t think they would as the old one was a clear plastic panel which they could see through and the magnets were failing so there was no effort involved in getting in and out. I had my reservations as to how they would adapt but it only took 2 days. One dog would go out but wouldn’t come back in!!
Thank you again for a brilliant product, the house is so much warmer and to my surprise a lot quieter too.
Kind regards
Tracy
Janet Crafford (verified owner) –
I’ve had it a little over a year now and couldn’t be happier with it so far. I was reluctant at first because of the price but it was well worth the cost. We had a super cold winter last year and the door had a tight seal, I have to smile every time I hear it snap shut !! Now I have peace of mind that the girls can come and go as they please while I’m working 12 hour shifts. The only down side is I get extra dirty paw prints on the floor now ! Thanks for making this door.
Eric Bosworth (verified owner) –
I have a German Shorthaired Pointer that used to stand on her hind feet and open the door on her own. While I thought it was cool that she taught herself to do that she never closed it behind her. I tried to train her to close it but it didn’t work. It wasn’t a big problem in the spring and fall but in the winter and summer it was a little taxing on the HVAC system. I got another puppy and realized that I really needed a dog door. I got the large door mount door and the installation was a quick and easy. It took a little while for them to learn to use it but now I don’t know how I lived without it. I will say that when Gunner was a puppy he took things outside that I really didn’t want out in the snow… A queen size comforter comes to mind… and he tried to take the sofa cushions out but they got stuck in the door. That was the only time that I can say the door didn’t seal but that wasn’t the fault of the door. Gunner will turn 3 in July and we installed the door in the fall the year he was a puppy. Best money I ever spent. If I ever move I will either take my door with me or buy another one. The dog door seals better than the people door in which it is mounted.
Dale Crowe` (verified owner) –
We have had this door for the past two years for our two Shia Inu dogs and it works perfectly. We are in the process of moving to a new home and one of the first things on our list is to order another Freedom Pet Pass door.
Crystal (verified owner) –
I bought this door almost 5 years ago. I live in northen canada and -30°c or colder is queit common during the winter months. I wanted something that would keep the cold out and the heat in. It works great. Even when the wind howels out side, it doesnt let the cold in. I have had no problems with any of the parts or seal. Me and my bulldogs love this door.
Jane D, Canada (verified owner) –
I would like to leave 1 of 2 reviews. 1 being my installation experience, 2 will be in the Spring after a Canadian Winter.
For starters I was reluctant to spend the money, I read many a review and was convinced. I was tired of “extreme weather pet doors” that snapped off when the temperature got to freezing. First off, I love the fact that these doors are made in North America! The construction, quality and design are amazing. So far I feel no cold weather coming in.
I had a contractor put mine in, where I struggled is; I followed the instructions for dog size, and where to install the door according to dog height. Unfortunately I didn’t take into consideration one of my dogs arthritic back end. She didn’t have to bend her back, but half way through she cried and cried, she couldn’t lift up her back legs to get the rest of the way through. This door is larger then previous, but previous door was a lot lower, even though she bent her back. I was devastated and so upset with myself for not making allowances for her back end. I immediately built her a ramp on either side of the door and will adjust the doggy door lower in the spring for her. Please consider your pets health when installing.
Donald Love –
Jane – Thank you so much for your kind words!
You are 100% correct, it’s important to size and position your pet doors properly for the best doggie ergonomics. Our installation guides and video on the “cardboard cutout test” should help other folks in the future with this.
Debbie Fox (verified owner) –
5 star! First dog door was a small. Sold that house and buying the medium because we added a grand-pup that is larger than our fur baby. The door holds up so well with the blowing sand and high winds here in Texas. I have recommended this door to all my friends that are interested in dog doors. Superior quality worth the money.
Annette Howell (verified owner) –
I have been using Freedom Pet Pass for approximately 8 years and will never use any other kind. The seal on the door is remarkable, even with the last hurricane, the door flap did not blow open from the high winds. I purchased another one of these doors a couple of years ago for a different door and the quality is amazing. My dogs love it as much as I do.
Rachel (verified owner) –
I cannot say ENOUGH about how much that I LOVE this door and the quality, especially when I had a petsafe door before that was horrendous. We have had it for around 2.5 years now. It is still going super strong. It is completely insulated. No other pet door can even compare. We recently adopted a golden retriever puppy and I was really upset that she decided to chew apart the flap seal on the exterior. I thought that I was going to have to purchase a new door, (which I would have) but BEHOLD! There is a replacement part for that! Are you kidding me?! This is by far the best purchase that I’ve ever made. My friends and family are super impressed by this door because when it’s closed, you can’t even tell a door is there. They are not kidding when they state that this is energy sufficient. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!
Adele Aiken (verified owner) –
I love this door. My dog – who is a shintzu – cockapoo mix is able to use very easily. I’m impressed with the weather proofing this door has. We get no drafts.
Andrew Patterson (verified owner) –
I purchased this dog door some years ago now. It is brilliant and really keeps the heat in. It doesn’t move at all in the wind. The only disappointing thing is I can not find a UK seller. If buying from the UK you will need to pay import taxes just be aware!. It may be the most expensive dog door but worth it in the end.
Cathleen Hall (verified owner) –
I’ve had this door for years probably over 5-6 years. Works great and is air tight, though a little noisy upon closing. I would buy this door again.
Thanks for a great product.
Terri Beardsley (verified owner) –
This is absolutely one of the worst designs I have ever seen! The screws at the top of the flap are so close to the edge that within a week, the plastic had ripped through. Obviously once you have a huge hole in your door, options are limited. The latest fix from my handy man is to put an aluminum strip across the top to stabilize the plastic. We’ll see how that holds up. I have 3 Giant Schnauzers that are powerfully strong. I wanted something to last and picked this door based on good reviews. All I can think is that they delete bad reviews and only keep the good because I can’t believe I’m the only one that has had this problem. A very expensive lesson. I have a picture of where the plastic ripped through but can’t figure out how to post it here. I would love to give it a zero review but that’s not an option.
Donald Love –
We followed up with Terri, and it turns out that she had another brand of dog door!
It was an easy confusion, as she had the Freedom dog door by Pet Safe, while we’re Freedom Pet Pass (edited to add: now RANGER).
She followed up with an apology and asked us to remove the review. We don’t believe in taking down reviews, so we’re leaving this up with the explanation of what happened.
Kathy R. (verified owner) –
We’ve had the medium sized door for our mini schnauzers and sealyhams for over 10 years now in Virginia and the door works as well now as it did when new. Because it is harder to open, new puppies are taught to open it by pushing on it with their paws. They (3 now) all learned quickly and adapted to just using their head to open it once they got bigger. We no longer have a draft like we did with the cheap flexible flap door, and no longer have mice coming in. We plan on buying two new ones to install in our new house in Vermont because we just can’t live without the convenience and energy efficiency of them.
Jaimee (verified owner) –
I have had this door for 6 years now and it has served 5 dogs and I can’t say enough good things about it! My husband installed it in the wall himself and it has held up better than we could have expected. We live in New England and it gets very cold here in the winter and there is never any draft from this door! Well worth the money- better than any other doggy door we have ever tried in the past and will never use another one in the future! Thank you Freedom Pet Pass!
CT (verified owner) –
Good Choice! I emailed with a couple of questions, which were answered promptly, and then ordered the Freedom Pet Pass size large for door installation. The door arrived the next day. It looks to be well-made and sturdy. The single flap is thick. When the unit is held flat (parallel to floor instead of perpendicular like after install) the flap remains sealed and does not drop open from the weight of the flap. I used a handyman and he did not have any problems with install. Handyman was here a little over an hour but he had to install a new human door and then the pet door. Therefore, the pet door install was approximately a half hour.
The Freedom Pass replaced an Endura pet door (10 x 18 double flap), and I also currently have a Hale pet door (8 1/2 x 16 double flap) on an interior wall and had the same Hale model at a prior home on an exterior wall — therefore my comments are as compared to those two brands. (1) Both the Freedom Pass and Endura are made in USA – which I value and factor into my purchase decisions as often as possible; (2) I live in Ohio and all pet doors suitable for a winter climate are expensive. At $359 the Freedom Pass is comparable to the other two bands I’ve owned (currently $339 for Endura model I was replacing, and $290 for my Hale); (3) The seal on the Freedom Pass is all the way around the pet door flap. Hale has magnets at five points and is the least option of these three for a windy environment or winter cold. Hale will leak substantial cold air in winter, which is why I didn’t install it in to the outside when I bought this house after having had Hale at my prior house. Endura is sturdy and mine stayed shut with zero wind issues, and it seals fully across the bottom, but sides and top corners allow small amount of air to leak continuously. My room was always cold in winter with the Endura and I kept room closed off whenever temperatures dropped into teens or single digits. The Freedom Pass has been tested for energy efficiency and I’m expecting a warmer climate in the room with the new pet door this winter (will update after serious cold). This is the number one reason why I’ve chosen the Freedom Pass.
Regarding dog use: (4) Freedom Pass door is quieter than the Endura and a lighter push unseals the flap than on the Endura making new door easier for the dogs to use and learn. (5) My Endura was installed 11 years ago and was still in good shape. In 2010 I had an active 60 pound dog and opening was cut with a 12 inch step-over from floor to opening. My current 45 pound dog is 10 years old with arthritis and is struggling to manage the 12 inches. I also have a 3 month old puppy who will only be 30 pounds when grown. Pet doors are measured based on the dog’s girth and hung at a young dog’s comfortable step height. Caution, I strongly advise also thinking about what your dog will be able to manage when older, and installing the bottom lower than your dog can currently manage (this has been a $850 project to lower my pet door step-over height by 5 inches because I had to buy a new human door to cut into, a new pet door, and have a contractor do an install). (6) My 10 year old has always had a pet door in this location and immediately went from outside to inside using the new door. Going from inside to outside took 24 hours and treats. My puppy had not been introduced to pet door before and is coming inside with new pet door after a day.
Cons – I would much prefer white outside on unit frame and flap. Brown is ugly and makes the pet door stand out on white door so people will far more easily know I have a dog door. And I wish you made a door between the Medium and Large close to the size of my Hale (8 1/2 x 16) which is perfect for Springer Spaniel type dog sizes.
Sheldon C Ramsay (verified owner) –
WIND/DRAFT RESISTANCE
I’m considering buying your large door to replace my existing one because when the wind blows it’s magnetic seal gives and the flap swings indoors letting in very cold air in the winter.
What is the wind/draft resistance of your large door?
Do you have any test data comparing it to other large dog doors on the market?
Do you have installation specs for a large door so I can determine if modifications to the existing opening will need to be made?
Thank you,
Sheldon
Donald Love –
Sheldon –
Thank you for your interest in our pet doors.
Our doors seal essentially airtight under ASTM E-283 testing, which is 50 Pa of pressure. This is the official test used by Energy Star to certify doors and windows. You’ve also probably seen the leaf blower test on our website. Unfortunately, we’re not aware of any other pet door company that has subjected their product to 3rd-party testing like this, so it’s tough to compare objectively.
I would argue, though, that the fact that they haven’t gone through the testing should tell you something.
Regarding dimensions, these are available under “technical details” on every product page.
CT (verified owner) –
I left a detailed review under CT on August 13, 2021. This is an update. I LOVE this pet door!! Don’t look at any other brand! Adding to my positives which you can read: The number of bugs in my house has dropped to near zero. I used to have spiders all over, especially in the sun-room where the pet door is I could have vaccummed up spider-webs every day (also had constant flies, lady bugs, centipedes and crickets in that room seasonally). They are gone! The door is secure and blocks everything out. I was concerned about having to get a large to accommodate my two dogs different size and that is not a problem. The door is tight and functional.
Patrice Murphy (verified owner) –
We, like probably many, were a little hesitant to spend the money for this pet door, but after seeing so many of the pet doors my friend’s had and how they did not seal well, we decided to spend the extra money and buy one that looked to be much better quality and are we glad we did! We live in Northeast Oregon where it can and does snow as early as August and as late as June. The winters are COLD here with often a strong wind/chill factor and getting down into the negative numbers too much for my taste. This door is AMAZING. We have a German Shepherd who goes in and out of it so many times a day, I can’t count and after more than a year of this constant activity, other than her dirty nose marks on the flap (I should have gotten a different color) it looks and performs like brand new. Have I mentioned that it is amazing? Yes, it costs more, but we probably would have replaced a cheaper one at least once already and ended up with snow inside. Not to mention the freezing cold. Thanks for making such an excellent product!
John (verified owner) –
So it’s now been eight years with this door and we’re still happy. No issues, it just does what it promises. This door was perhaps the third or fourth dog door we’ve had back there and is definitely the best we’ve had.
John Anshus (verified owner) –
This is a pre-review. I want one of your doors but am a bit perplexed as to size.
We have 11, 12, & 19 # little ones and at times we watch our daughter’s 54 pound mix. She is a petite fully grown black lab, pit bull, and something else mix. Her chest is only 8″ x 8″ and her shoulder height is about 22.” She is an expert using her own dog door that has a 10″ x 15 1/2″ opening.
Kinda hoping the medium works for this combo. Your impression?
Chad Regester (verified owner) –
After months of research and having dog doors installed in previous houses I finally decided to go with RANGER. Installation was a breeze and the quality of the door was superb to the doors I’ve had in the past. This was the first time our two dogs have ever used a dog door, training was easy and they both had it down within a week. We’ve had traditional Wyoming winds and cold and the flaps stayed shut and cold stayed out, my main concern is the door leading to the backyard is west facing and the wind 90% of the time comes out of the west blowing east. So far I’m extremely impressed with this door, you definitely get what you pay for.
Terrence Sullins (verified owner) –
After alot of research, I went with their door. I’m NOT regretting it.
Excellent customer service and product arrived on time. The door and flaps are high quality and sturdy.
Door in door installation was easy. Just watch the install videos.
I live in Idaho and the door seals very well, to keep the cold winter air out. Far better than I expected.
I highly recommend their products!
Trees (verified owner) –
I bought a large one last year for my two German shepherds. I live out in Montana where it will go below zero for weeks at a time. The door would be a little stiff when it got that cold but it still sealed reasonably well. I felt about as much cold air around it as I do my windows. The magnet strip on the door flap part started falling away shortly after one of my dogs decided the door looked tasty. They have replacement parts available for purchase if any of your dogs get ideas. Good product I’ve recommended it a couple times to some of my friends.
Tim Black (verified owner) –
I have owned my Large ranger dog door for 3 months. The external flap with the plastic piece at the bottom with the rivets has torn off. Air now freely flows through and the flap hits my dogs if I dont fix it. I will glue or duct tape it for now while I see if they will warrenty the flap. I will update this review after a reply.
3 months is not a good amount of time for a $400 door. My previous $200 door lasted 12 years. I did have to repair those flaps a few times as well but not less then a 3 year period.
The door was great while it lasted though, good cold resistence and wind resistence, and easy to use even for the chihuaua to get through.
Donald Love –
Mr. Black contacted our customer service on June 3rd, and the problem (pet damage) was resolved permanently on June 10th.
Tara Palumbo (verified owner) –
Just amazing! We had our sliding glass doors changed to French doors using a local company. We wanted an XL dog door and this is the company they used for the dog door and I trusted their recommendation. I have 4 dogs, two large, 2 XL breeds and it works very well. We have very high winds where I live and after 6 mos of having this door, it stays closed and doesn’t let cold air in. The youngest dog started chewing on the flap, but being a puppy, I am doing what I can to mitigate it, but hope there are replacement parts.
Douglas Winstead (verified owner) –
I’ve had the door installed now for three years. It’s been flawless up until this fall. On several occasions when temperatures go from above freezing during the day to a little below freezing by morning, the door has been frozen shut. Now I really can’t trust that my dog will be able to get out in the morning if I’m not home. I’m hoping the people from the manufacturer can reach out to me to offer some advice on how to prevent this.
Kim T (verified owner) –
I’ve had this dog door now for 14 years and it still works the way it was designed to work. I have had to make minor repairs to it because as time goes by of course things are going to wear out with dogs. Yes when it’s very cold, there can be freezing issues because of the condensation coming from inside the home, but we have learned to just take the safety door out and give it a little time to unfreeze itself or lay a warm towel by the magnets until they thaw. Not a big deal. I have read some of the reviews that complain about very minor things, but let me tell you that this door has lasted us a very, very long time and in my opinion is the best made out of all of them.
D.R. (verified owner) –
Love it! After spending weeks looking for a dog door for our new house (first time buyer), I finally saw one glowing review on Reddit. I was warned that the price is higher than most doors, but so is the quality, so I followed the link and read more reviews here on the Ranger website. It looks and feels human-made, IN A GOOD WAY. I love that it was made in the USA and the quality is exceptional. I chose blue for my large, Great Pyr/Anatolian mutt, and it’s even more vibrant in person. My handyman had no trouble installing it into my standard depth metal door. The hardest part was cutting the hole. The magnets are so strong, my dog though the door was just a random piece of blue wall for about a week because he couldn’t smell the outdoors or feel any air movement. It’s been just about two weeks now and he’s got it down! One word of warning, if you’re new to pet doors, like I was, don’t do/get anything to rig the flap open indefinitely. I did that and now there’s a small wrinkle in the fabric and maybe a little structural degradation underneath that. But that’s on me. It probably say not to do that in the instructions. Anyway, I recommend this product 100%. If I ever move, I’m taking the dog door with me or making sure it’s value is reflected in the selling price.
Randall Fencl (verified owner) –
Have had two of the doors for three years now one thru a door , one thru a wall. Went thru five other brands all did not last more than a year, even made my own at one point. The thru wall door faced the prevailing wind and none of the previous doors stayed closed and let in cold air and mice. Found the Ranger doors after looking around a long time, price was high but after replacing so many other dog doors, some that cost almost as much, I took the plunge. Was able to order a custom color flap for one of them. The doors both work perfectly. No wind or mice, dogs ( multiple sized dogs) all use with ease. The price of the doors was a bit of a shock for my accountant ( my wife) but I’m sure I’ve recouped the cost difference in heat savings. Great product
Elena Trepakova (verified owner) –
Love this doggy door. It’s best ever!!
Easy to install. Very sturdy and very tight seal, but my pups figured out very quickly how to use it, and have no problem going in and out all day long. Thank you for the amazing design and high quality product.