Questions and Answers for Ideal Pet Products 10.25 in. x 15.75 in. Large White AirSeal Pet Dog Patio Door Insert for 76.75 in. to 78.5 in. Vinyl Sliding Door

A:  Instructions reveals that it can be installed in the existing door frame can be the screen frame or door frame itself. Be aware that the old locking mechanism will not attach properly

A:  This is installed in the same space as your slider. Your slider will close right to the pet door, which also helps to seal it from the outside weather coming in. So ultimately when your slider is fully open, the opening is 15.75" less than before the pet door is installed. I liked this because it was relatively easy for me, myself only to install with no cutting holes in the wall.

A:  Yes it’s goes in the door frame and screws into the frame as well

A:  It has to be installed inside the vinyl frame.

A:  This pet door is designed to install into the track of a vinyl sliding patio door.

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A:  This pet door comes with a 6" rise.

A:  The product measures 10.25 in. x 15.75 in..

A:  Large piece not available.

A:  We ran into the same problem. Had the pet door for nearly month before a squirrel ran by and the dog flew through the door in pursuit. This might not be the answer you are looking for but in our dog's case, all it took was motivation.

A:  Not real sure why it’s too hard for your 68 pound lab to push open...my 3 pound cat goes in and out just fine.

A:  Our 30# Cockerpoo charges in and out of this thing easily, many times a day. It took him a little while to get the hang of it, though. He had experienced a similar pet door at our daughter's house in Denver, where he learned quickly. He seemed to need retraining after we installed this one a month or so later. One of her three dogs could manage to go out, but didn't understand he could come back in. So, my guess is that this is a learning issue for your dog. You'll probably have to help him push the door and go in and out until he gets the hang of it.

A:  My dog is 13 lbs he has no problem, going in and out

A:  Yes the pet door is attached to the slider opening with provided hardware and the sliding door itself then locks to the pet door very securely, if installed as outlined in the instructions. We have had this door for about 4 or 5 months and so far an excellent choice.

A:  Yes, pet patio door fits into the frame on one side and the sliding patio door closes in on the pet door on the other side.

A:  Yes everything locks in place. We have 2 very active girls over 70 lbs each and the door has been in place over 1 year. We installed it March 2017. No problems at all. Cleaning is all we have had to do.

A:  Yes it does

A:  Designed to fit Vinyl sliders with doors that are 1 1/2 - 1 3/4" thick

A:  I don't know about replacement flaps. We installed ours March 2017. We have 2 big girls over 70 lbs each and very active with no problems so far.

A:  Replacement flaps for all sizes and styles are available to order on homedepot.com

A:  I do not but they are available from the manufacturer. This door is a quality product. In my situation were I was installing it against a slightly thicker existing patio door I modified the installation slightly. I called Ideal pet products and they were very helpful. The door is solid and seals well. We are completely satisfied with this product.

A:  We have not been able to find replacement flaps. I would suggest you contact the manufacturer directly. We've had this insert for over a year now and the flap is still in good shape and seals well.

A:  The frame is 1-1/2" in thickness.

A:  So this would be too small for my door or is there something I can add to make it a snug fit?

A:  The thickness overall is 2.5 inches.

A:  Fits most vinyl sliding patio door channels up to 1-3/4" wide.