There are many electronic or automatic pet doors to choose from. Knowing which pet door is right for you and your pets makes all the difference. This type of pet door is quite a bit different from traditional flap pet doors. Electronic pet doors don’t have a much of a draft as cheaper flap doors, this help cut down in loss heat in the winter and loss of cooling in the summer.
How Does an Electronic Pet Door Work?
Your pet wears a collar with a sensor attached. When your pet approaches the door the sensor in the collar signals the door to open. With traditional flap doors any animal can come and go in and out of the pet door. With a automatic pet door, only your pet or pets are allowed in. Until your pet is used to using one of these pet doors you may need to adjust the opening distance. Once your pet gets accustomed to using the door the distance can then be shortened.
The door of the automatic pet door operates with a power cord. The key which goes on your pet’s collar is a generally an infrared key.
This type of door can be installed on just about any outside wall or door.
Owning an automatic pet door will eliminate you having to get up and down to let your pets inside and outside. No more crying or whining from your pets or scratching to get outside.
How to Measure for a Electronic Pet Door
You should start out by measuring your pet. There’s no point in getting a door you pet can not go through. Measure your pet’s height and width. Once you have this measurement next you will need to figure out where you want the door located. You will need to know the wall or door thickness where the pet door will be located.
Installing an Automatic Pet Door
It’s recommended you have some basic tools and skills before attempting the installation. If you do not feel comfortable doing this sort of thing you could always hire a handyman to do the job for you. Hiring the job out should not cost much or take very long, so it is something to at least consider.
There are many different types of electronic pet doors. Prices can vary depending on what features you are wanting. Shopping around is highly recommended. Some of the best deals around can be found by shopping online.
