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Can I Install a Pet Door Into My Basement Window?

Elizabeth Muenzen

Pet doors come in a variety of installation styles beyond the classic door and wall mount. Sometimes, a pet door for doors isn’t the ideal option for your home. Or maybe you like the idea of something less permanent. This where pet doors for windows come in handy.

dog posing next to an in-wall pet door with a replacement frame assembly

Why Install a Pet Door in a Basement Window?

Dragon Pet Doors are made for lots of different installation locations, including windows. A basement window is a great place to install a pet door. It allows your pet the freedom to come and go as they please, freeing up your time spent letting them out constantly.

A basement window pet door is also a great option if you’re gone most of the day and want your pet to go outside freely, but you’re also worried about a pet door that leads right into the house. Sometimes, the basement window is the only place you have to install a pet door, and it’s a great option too!

Seeing as you can lock the door from the basement into the house, a pet door for basement windows provides a buffer. This is perfect for primarily outdoor cats who need to come in for food and water. Pet doors for windows are the perfect option for those who don’t want to cut a hole into their door or wall (bonus: they’re also great for rentals and vacation homes).

Vinyl Windows:

The vinyl dragon pet door insert for vinyl window frames

For vinyl windows, check out the Dragon Vinyl Window Pet Door. It fits nice and snug in vinyl tracks and matches the existing vinyl frame perfectly. It also comes in a single or double flap to suit your insulation needs. The vinyl framing doesn’t sweat (build-up condensation) in the cold the way aluminum can, so it’s great for extreme weather.

Aluminum Windows:

The Dragon pet door insert for aluminum window frames

The Dragon Pet Door for Aluminum Windows is the perfect option for a basement window. It’s lightweight and easy to install in just a few minutes with no tools. Check out the Double Flap Window Pet Door if you live in a harsh climate and need some extra insulation value.

Sash Windows:

The double flap Dragon Pet Door insert for sash windows in black

For sash basement windows, the Dragon Sash is a great choice. Install and remove the panel with no tools in a matter of minutes for maximum ease and convenience. For harsh climates, see the Dragon Double Flap Sash Window. Keep in mind that one of the benefits of a basement window pet door is that depending on the layout of your house, insulation may not be a huge concern and the single flap could be the perfect fit.

We hope this helped provide some great pet door options for basement windows. We are here to help anytime with all your pet door questions and concerns!

Elizabeth Muenzen

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Content Specialist
DOG PERSON🐶

Pets: My dog Benji is mixed Yorkie, Poodle, Chihuahua, and MaltiPom (YorkiPooChiMaltiPom?), yet he mysteriously bears no resemblance to any of these breeds.
Fun stuff: I love to cook!

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