4.6(3,900)Amazon rating$56.48100+ bought last month
Our verdict
This Designer Series door from Ideal is a budget-friendly plastic pet door with a telescoping frame for doors 1.25 to 2 inches thick, and its extra-large 10.5 by 15 inch flap is rated for pets up to 90 pounds.
Owners looking for an affordable, no-frills door for a standard exterior door in the 1.25 to 2 inch thickness range, for both cats and dogs.
Skip if
Your door falls outside the 1.25 to 2 inch thickness range, or you want an aluminum frame for extra durability.
Breed size Large
Weight 3 Pounds
Priced 10% below the category median ($62.98 across 107 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.6/5overall
Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 3,900 owner ratings
Popularity3.7/5
3,900 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog and cat food, health, gear and grooming we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
['The Designer Series plastic pet door pairs a telescoping frame, adjustable for doors between 1.25 and 2 inches thick, with an extra-large 10.5 by 15 inch flap. Ideal lists it as suitable for both cats and dogs, with a weight capacity up to 90 pounds.', "At 3 pounds it's one of the lighter doors in the lineup, and the plastic build keeps the price down compared to the aluminum window and wall models. It's a straightforward door and frame kit rather than anything with extra energy sealing.", 'At $56.48, this is one of the more affordable full-size pet doors in the range, and it has built up a solid track record with 3,900 reviews and a 4.6 star average.']
Pros
Affordable price for a full-size door and frame kit
Telescoping frame adjusts to fit doors 1.25 to 2 inches thick
Extra-large flap rated for pets up to 90 pounds
Suitable for both cats and dogs
Strong 4.6 star rating across 3,900 reviews
Cons
Plastic frame rather than aluminum
Only fits the 1.25 to 2 inch door thickness range
No dedicated draft-sealing design like the Air Seal model
Specifications
Breed size
Large
Weight
3 Pounds
Performance notes
The telescoping frame design lets the door expand to match your specific door thickness within its range, which helps it mount flush without gaps. Because it's built for both cats and dogs up to 90 pounds, it works for mixed-pet households without needing a separate small door.
What buyers say
With 3,900 reviews and a 4.6 star average, plus about 100 units bought in the past month, this is one of the better-reviewed doors in the affordable plastic category.
Yes, the spec sheet lists it for both cats and dogs, with a weight capacity up to 90 pounds.
What door thickness range does the telescoping frame cover?
It's designed for doors between 1.25 and 2 inches thick.
How does this compare to the Air Seal version?
This Designer Series door is a standard plastic telescoping-frame door without the added draft-sealing design of the Air Seal model, and it costs less as a result.
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