Last summer, I installed an inexpensive, wood screen door on the entrance leading to my deck. There were lots of fancy doors to choose from, but I liked the nostalgic “slap” of a lightweight wooden screen door that reminded me of old Victorian cottages. The screen door was easy to install, and soon it was slamming 37 times a day (thanks to my toddler). But, after a couple of months, we had a new problem – the door started to sag. It eventually sagged so much that the latch no longer worked and the door was hard to open and close. Time to make a repair! Thankfully, repairing a sagging screen door is a very easy and satisfying job. One trip to the store, a few tools, and exactly 15 minutes later I had a perfectly level door. If your screen door is sagging or dragging on your porch floor, here’s what you need to know to get it fixed up in a jiffy. Step 1: Assemble Turnbuckle Following the instructions included with your turnbuckle, thread one rod into each end of the coupling nut.
They are threaded in opposite directions, so that turning the coupling nut will tighten or loosen both rods at the same time. Just thread it in a few turns, leaving plenty of threads showing to give room to tighten later. Step 2: Mark Turnbuckle Screw Locations on Screen Door Position one end of the turnbuckle about 2” above the bottom corner of the screen door on the handle side (not the hinge side). Slant the turnbuckle upward and hold the other end against the hinge side of your door. Make sure the flat side of the turnbuckle, if it has one, is against the screen door. Be sure to close the door and make sure the turnbuckle doesn’t interfere with the door seal. Mark the screw holes on the screen door. Step 3: Attach Turnbuckle to Screen Door Drill pilot holes in the screen door smaller than the screw shank, then install the turnbuckle using the screws provided. Insert the screws through the turnbuckle into the pilot holes, but don’t tighten completely until all screws are in place.
Finally, tighten down the screws. Step 4: Tighten Turnbuckle And now the fun part! Turn the coupling nut on the turnbuckle to tighten the rods and lift the sagging handle side of the screen door. Keep turning the turnbuckle until the door is level. Mine got pretty hard to turn toward the end – if needed, you can use a wrench or a pair of pliers (padded with a cloth rag to keep from damaging the metal) for the last couple of turns. Step 5: Adjusting Turnbuckle Finally, open and close the screen door a few times to make sure you’ve got it right. In my case, I went a little too far and the door rubbed at the top corner, so I just loosened the turnbuckle a little until it was just right. You may need to adjust the turnbuckle on the screen door again next year, but next time the solution will be right there at your fingertips! Now my screen door once again opens and closes easily, and the soothing slapping sound of summer has returned! Flaps & Parts For Your Pet Door
If you need a replacement flap for any dog door or cat door, locking cover, or other pet door part, it is vital that you order the correct brand. Most parts are not interchangeable between brands or models from the same manufacturer even if the dimensions seem to match. Use dimensions to select the correct size within the brand only after the brand has been established. The one exception to this is the Pride which can replace the Johnson or PetSafe Ultimate doors.There's miscellaneous weather-stripping, charley-bars and, of course, the absolutely essential Bug Warden--for those of you who already have a sliding glass dog door and want ventilation on warm days. Shop our selection of flaps, collar keys, wall liners, locking covers, bug blockers, frames, and more. If you can't find the brand you're looking for check out pet doors manufacturer's page or contact our customer service at 800 826 2871. What if my replacement part doesn’t fit?We offer free returns; just fill out a request online, and we’ll send you a pre-paid return label.
What if I don’t know the model/brand?The flap should say something on the flap. and we’ll figure out what you need!Does the flap come with hardware?Replacement flaps generally only include the flap itself, no screws or extra hardware since the hardware from the original flap can usually be reused! Some flaps do include extra parts, namely Hale and Endura Flaps, but generally things like screws are not included.What if it breaks again?Most manufacturers have warranties on their products of at least 1 year. You can contact the manufacturer or have us contact them for you in the case that something breaks within the warranty period!How hard is it to replace the flap?Some pet doors are very simple to replace flaps, you simply unscrew the old and screw in the new! Other pet doors may require you to uninstall the pet door to access the components that hold the flap. A: We do not have the Johnson brand replacement flaps because they have been discontinued. However, we do carry Pride replacement flaps which fit as a replacement for Johnson and PetSafe Ultimate doors.
A: If your dog door just says "Made in USA," you will need the with the rectangular logo if your dog door is aluminum, or the with the rectangular logo if your dog door frame is made of plastic.A: The is a suitable replacement for the Pet-Eze door. These flaps are being discontinued by PetSafe, so purchasing more than one might be a good choice while they are still available. A: A single flap doggie door (in most cases) has one flap on the inside of the house while a double flap has two flaps, one on the inside and one of the outside of the house. Single flaps are less expensive, and depending on the climate, can be a better choice. Double flaps insulate better and are recommended for colder areas. Also, double flaps can be more difficult to train your pet to use compared to single flaps because for some timid pets, they may be reluctant to push harder to get through the door. In cases like this, the Endura Flap and the Hale Pet Doors have adjustable magnets to help with training.A: Flaps are not interchangeable, but if your dog is having difficulty pushing the door open, you can adjust the magnet strength for training by actually moving the magnets.
We have an instructional video demonstrating how to A: We have the Ideal “Original” replacement flap, the Ideal “Ruff Weather” replacement flap and the “Protector” pet door replacement flaps, as well as clear flaps manufactured by . These are specific to the model and manufacturer and are not interchangeable between the brands. Ideal “Original” Flap A: This depends on the make and dimensions of the flap. The and with the rectangular logo have this embossed in the middle of the flap, as well as some of the older Johnson and PetSafe Models. If the flap is clear go with one of the Ideal choices. If the flap is tinted and consists of two pieces, an inner and outer vinyl piece, than you would have to go with the.A: We do have replacement flaps made by Ideal in the Super Large (or XXL) size. These are specific to Ideal so you must have an Ideal pet door in order to use an Ideal flap.A: It is the correct flap, however, there has been a change in the manufacturing process with the newer Pet Eze doors.
Some adjusting will have to be done on the customers end in order to get the flap to close tightly to the bottom. The old Pet Eze doors have a manually adjusted bar. The newer doors had a floating magnet bar. This magnet bar is directly underneath the flap, and attracts the magnets in the flap. The magnet bar is about ½" wide and usually sticks up about ⅛" higher than the rest of the frame. At first glance it may appear that the frame is all one piece, but the center part does move. Over time, that manually adjusted bar drops too low. To adjust the flap properly, grasp the bar on the ends with a pair of pliers and pull it upward, using a wiggling motion. It will adjust out to the top of the frame where you can make it fit your new flap tightly.A: If you have a door that has 3 plastic sections with rubber in between where it bends, you either have an The replacement flap for both models will be the same. A: Plexidor, Mason Pet Doors, Gun Dog Doors, Carlson Pet Doors, Magnador, Cat-Mate, and all of the electronic or magnetic employ rigid flaps as well.
A: The most efficient way that you should is from the bottom of their feet to the tallest part of their back, to get an understanding of what height you would need. To measure for width of a flap, you can open a door in your home wide enough for your pet to walk through comfortably with a little room on either side and measure that opening. Another approach is to cut an opening in a piece of cardboard to the exact flap dimension we have listed on the size chart, and see if your pet can pass through easily. This method typically works the best for cats and small dogs. Remember, give a little extra height for a wall-through installation, or if both tall and short pets must share the same door. A: No, generally flap warranties do not cover chewing by pets. Some kennel doors, like the Gun Dog pet doors, do cover chewing. You can view warranty information by clicking the “View Warranty” link under the review stars on each product page.A: Rigid flaps can pinch your pet, causing injury.