| Size | Example Dogs | Pet Opening | Rough Opening | Door Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | Beagle, Brittany Spaniel, Scottish Terrier | 9” x 13” (230 mm x 330 mm) | 12¾” x 17¾ ” (325 mm x 450 mm) | 12¼” x 17” (310 mm x 435 mm) |
Pet Opening – The smallest opening through which your dog will have to pass when using the door. This dimension is used for properly sizing the door for your dog.
Rough Opening – The size of the hole in your door needed to accommodate the Freedom Pet Pass dog door.
Frame Size – The overall size of the frame on the pet door; the footprint of the dog door on your human door
0.03 cfm/sq ft
0.15 L/s/m2
ASTM E-283, “Standard Test Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen”
0.61 Btu/(hr·ft2·°F)
3.5 W/(m2·K
Installation of any wall-mounted pet door involves putting a hole in the exterior envelope of your home and should therefore be done with great care. Always consult building codes and get proper permits. If you are unsure about your abilities, contact a licensed contractor.
The RANGER wall-mounted pet door is designed to install and trim out much like a vinyl window. This allows for a code-compliant and energy-efficient installation using techniques that are well-established. This project requires moderate-to-advanced DIY skills or professional installation.
Our doors come with illustrated written instructions, and there are step-by-step video instructions available on the web site
Most doggie doors are extremely leaky, which leads to cold, drafty rooms and high energy bills. 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 by Freedom Pet Pass with DoubleMag seal is virtually airtight, so it keeps winter air outside where it belongs.
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.
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 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 dog doors by Freedom Pet Pass standard of 0.03 cfm/sq ft!
Left – Standard aluminum-framed dog door
Right – RANGER by Freedom Pet Pass insulated dog door
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.
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.
The cellular PVC used in our frame is 3,000X more insulating than the aluminum material used in the frames of lesser doggie doors.
With pet doors, most energy loss comes from convective heat loss – cold air blowing in around a poor seal. The RANGER dog door’s DoubleMag seal eliminates air leaks.
Many dog doors “claim” energy-efficiency with bogus comparisons and no proof.
RANGER dog doors by Freedom Pet Pass have extensive independent laboratory testing that prove how efficient they are.
Our dog 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 and windows.
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 wall-mounted RANGER dog doors come with a locking security panel. The “up-and-in” insertion of the panel means no additional clearance is needed around the pet door.
note: to prevent injury to pets and damage to the door, do not use the security panel to lock your pets outside.
RANGER wall-mounted dog doors are made for new construction applications and major remodels. They are designed to be installed at the same time as windows and doors using the same techniques.
Builders will appreciate the window-like design that allows for the use of sill pan flashing, and the included nail fin will allow them to properly integrate the pet door into the weather barrier system.
All RANGER dog doors by Freedom Pet Pass come with energy-efficiency ratings attached for easy reference by code officials