Automatic Chicken Coop Door Solar Powered, Cold Weather Electric Chicken Door Large Size Aluminum Door with Light Sensor & Timer with Power Off Emergency Mode 14.9″ H x 11″ W

This is a 4-star review because I have only had the door installed a couple weeks. So far it has worked perfectly. It was easy to install, but there are very small tolerances on each side for the mounting screws, so you need a precise cut. The rough opening for my previous door was bigger than this door, so I mounted this door on a piece of plywood, then screwed the plywood over my previous opening. My previous door was an up and down design, which required a many battery changes and the push buttons finally failed. Also, the previous door was always getting shavings and dirt piling up in the bottom track so the door would not always shut well. With this door, opening like a regular door there is no dirt or shavings collecting in a track at the bottom of the door. There is a “bolt” that comes down and keeps the door secure once it is shut, however the “bolt” does not overlap the metal very much so I’m not sure how it would stand up to a determined critter at night (my run is pretty secure though). The manual knob to open and shut the door is a great back up. The control panel was easy to program and looks nice. The remote worked from about 20′ away and was a little inconsistent for me. The solar panel wire is a good length and plugs into the side of the control panel. However, there is no rubber cover over the receptacle, so I don’t know how it will hold up to the weather over time (my door is under cover though). Personally, I can’t see how the USB charger will be practical for me to hook up since my outlet is inside the coop and the charging wire is short and comes without a plug. The solar panel is very sturdy and has worked well charging the battery (it faces south). However, the solar mount is made of plastic and a little awkward, so that does concern me a little given the heavy panel, but I was able to mount it securely without cracking it. So far I’m pleased with this door, like it much better than the up and down door, and believe it was priced well among the competitors.