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Pet Door Replacement Flap Basics


by DoItYourself Staff
Here are some useful things to know when buying a pet door replacement flap:

Brand Matters

There are over 14 different manufacturers of pet door replacement flaps. Each of these manufacturers makes a variety of different pet door models.

Many manufacturers sell the replacement flaps for the doors they sell.

Replacement flaps come in many different sizes and styles. There is no standard size for pet door flaps. Flaps can attach to the door in different ways and can extend past the edges of the door's opening.

When you need a pet door replacement flap, make sure you have the brand, model number and a description of the original flap handy before you begin your search.

Buy Online

Pet stores only carry one or two brands of pet door and, as a result, they normally carry replacement flaps for those brands only.

Since there are so many pet door manufacturers, your best bet for finding a suitable replacement is shopping online.

New Screws

When you remove the outer retaining strip to access the pet door flap, you may need to use relatively large screws to replace the flap and the outer retaining strips. You may also need a new hinge for the flap.

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