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Patio Guardian PDG01-W Patio Door Guardian Lock - White

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Brand Door Guardian
Mounting Type Door Mount
Material Plastic, Metal
Color White
Style Modern
Finish Type White
Number of Pieces 1

About this item

  • Works as both a security device and childproofing lock.
  • Allows for ventilation without sacrificing security.
  • Compatible with vinyl, aluminum or wood sliding doors.
  • To Install this lock you will have to drill holes in your existing door.
  • Tools Required: Drill, 3/32 inch drill bit, 7/16 inch drill bit and Phillips screwdriver
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4.7 4.7
Adhesion
4.6 4.6
Easy to use
4.5 4.5
Easy to install
4.4 4.4

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Door Guardian PDG01-W White for sliding patio doors. The Patio Guardian provides peace of mind by being an easy-to-use, easy-to-install, cost effective safety solution to protect from the entering of locked patio doors. With outdoor safety being a top-priority for families with a pool, The Patio Guardian provides an easy childproofing solution to keep loved ones safe. With the three most common means of entering a locked patio door being prying, lifting, and breaking of glass, The Patio Guardian helps protect against those by installing on patio doors with the fixed door on the outside and the sliding door on the inside. This keeps children from wandering outside and getting into the pool when no one is around to supervise.

Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
1,213 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, ease of installation, performance, value, and convenience of the door stop. For example, they mention it's a great little lock, works perfectly, and is worthy of the cost. Some are happy with convenience. That said, opinions are mixed on ability to open.

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245 customers mention219 positive26 negative

Customers like the quality of the lock. They say it's simple to use, good for childproofing, and provides another lock. Customers also mention that the lock itself seems to work well, has a setting to keep the door unlocked, and automatically locks itself for added layer of security.

"...I got it and opened up the packaging - I was immediately impressed with the quality of it. It does not feel like a "cheap" item...." Read more

"The construction of this product is very strong. It's easily reversible for left-to-right doors...." Read more

"...However, the end result is good. It looks good—it’s the same color as the door and frame—and it works well...." Read more

"This is a great, rugged AND discreet sliding door lock. We have had this one on our back door for the past 2 years and adore it...." Read more

217 customers mention174 positive43 negative

Customers like the ease of installation with the door stop. They mention it's simple to use, and the instructions are clear. Some say that the lock is simple and pops right into place easily.

"...A drill and a screwdriver is all that was needed. And the instructions are very clear, simple and they even have this paper template that you can..." Read more

"...Still, I was able to mount this with no issues, just flipped it around and put it at the top right corner of the door instead of the top left, and..." Read more

"The Door Gaurdian is a great easy to use product to install. We ordered it and it was shipped fast and arrived quickly...." Read more

"...The lock is sturdy and easy to use. Gives me a nice extra layer of security...." Read more

161 customers mention138 positive23 negative

Customers like the performance of the door stop. They say it works perfectly for their door, and it excels. Some say that the lower screw worked well, but the upper screw was useless. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the product.

"Works great and is really versatile based on your installation...." Read more

"...It looks good—it’s the same color as the door and frame—and it works well. It’s easy to use, much easier than the old dowel." Read more

"I gave it three stars because of it does work, and it doesn't look out of place. The instructions are terrible...." Read more

"...Lower screw worked well, but the upper screw was useless, as that part of the door frame apparently doesn't have metal under the vinyl coating, so..." Read more

22 customers mention22 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the door stop. They say it's worth the cost, a great safety tool for a small price, and a good purchase.

"...But for that time when we want things "locked down" - this was a very inexpensive, non intrusive way to add that extra security we were looking..." Read more

"...Price was reasonable for the product. I found The Door Guardian to be easy to install. I like how sturdy it is & secure...." Read more

"...I would highly recommend this, and the price is great." Read more

"...It is seriously worth every penny!" Read more

10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

Customers find the door stop convenient. They mention it's unobtrusive, easy to use one-handed while holding a baby, and subtle.

"...when we want things "locked down" - this was a very inexpensive, non intrusive way to add that extra security we were looking for...." Read more

"...It is unobtrusive. You can set it not to lock. Remembering to put it out of action will be the trickiest part of using this lock...." Read more

"...This product put my mind as rest. It is inconspicuous, easy for my husband and I to use, provides additional security, and put my anxiety at ease...." Read more

"This is a great little lock to add extra security while not being obtrusive, especially since you can open the door a little ways and not worry..." Read more

13 customers mention8 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the ability to open the door stop. Some mention that they really like that you can have the door slightly open and still have it locked, while others say that it makes it hard to open and close the door.

"...One thing I really like is that you can have the door slightly open and still have it locked...." Read more

"...It does keep the door from opening all of the way, so if you have a limited opening space or use your sliding door for bringing large objects in and..." Read more

"...It is very sturdy and very easy to install, the partially open setting is nice for getting a cross breeze and allowing fresh air in without worrying..." Read more

"...This product makes her unable to open the sliding glass door, at all. Not even a fraction...." Read more

18 customers mention2 positive16 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the adjustment of the door stop. They mention that it doesn't fit their sliding patio door, the main plate doesn''t work on all door frames, and it won''' only fit certain door types.

"...Despite the lousy instructions and uncertain fit of the product prior to ordering - I give it 4 stars because it does seem to work after installing..." Read more

"...I think this product will work for most people, just didnt fit my door...." Read more

"...However, it's not as snug as I would have liked it to be because only 3 of the four screws we were really able to tighten down on our patio door...." Read more

"...The isssue is the main plate does not fit on all door frames and is not easily modified to still work...." Read more

10 customers mention0 positive10 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the screws provided with the doorstop. They mention that the screws are cheap, made of a very cheap metal, and are not the same quality screw one would get from a hardware store. Some mention that it was easy to install the product, but the screws were already looking stripped after installation.

"...Lower screw worked well, but the upper screw was useless, as that part of the door frame apparently doesn't have metal under the vinyl coating, so..." Read more

"...In the process of attach the lock catch, one of the screws head stripped (thanks to my new overly anxious drill)...." Read more

"...what you pay for, some components are metals others plastic, felt slightly cheap." Read more

"...thing is the installation was not that easy and the screws are already looking stripped after install was done. Watch out for that." Read more

Appears to be an adequate secondary lock for sliding doors, but not easy to install.
4 Stars
Appears to be an adequate secondary lock for sliding doors, but not easy to install.
I have a typical sliding door with an inadequate locking latch in the center, and a previous owner of my home installed a secondary latch at the bottom. But I have doubted that those were sufficient, so I’ve been using a dowel cut to length as an additional “lock”. However, it’s pretty inconvenient. This lock is a much better solution, but it’s hard to install. I chose to eliminate the ramp that came with it—it’s just plastic, and I doubted that it would hold against any kind of prying effort. Instead, I wanted the bolt to go into the door frame only. That’s where the difficulty comes—first, the hole is supposed to be drilled with a 9/16ths bit, and the typical drill bit set (I have two of them) has 1/2” and 3/8” bits. Fortunately I also have a step-drill bit. But secondly, lining up exactly where the hole should be drilled takes some real finesse. The template provided isn’t accurate, and neither is the ramp as a template. I used a lead pencil to mark the bolt head and popped it against the frame several times, and it marked the frame enough that I could see where to drill, but it still was not easy—very awkward place to drill a hole. Then the instructions are completely inadequate for how far down the door the latching mechanism should be installed—they fail to take into account the thickness of the plastic decorative cover. So I had to redrill the mounting holes after discovering that by following the instructions, I could not install the decorative cover.However, the end result is good. It looks good—it’s the same color as the door and frame—and it works well. It’s easy to use, much easier than the old dowel.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2019
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5.0 out of 5 stars Subtle, sturdy, easy to install
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2019
The construction of this product is very strong. It's easily reversible for left-to-right doors. Our plastic door frame accepted this lock perfectly. Competing products are inferior as many use double-sided stick tape which our child would have torn off in seconds.

The installation is high, which makes it hard for < 12yr to open. This is a slight disadvantage as in a multiple-child household, shorter (but older) children can't easily help lock/unlock this for the parents. This is minor disadvantage as a chair/stool can easily be used by older (but shorter) children.

The bolt catch comes with extra-long screws to catch the door frame, which is comforting.

The installation instructions recommend using a paper template. This helped for the door mount, but not as much for the bolt catch. For the bolt catch, we slid the door closed, lined the catch and marked, the template wasn't very accurate when bent at the dashed line, so I would strongly recommend aligning the bolt catch manually and not trusting the template.

The paper template shows a 3mm gap between the bolt and the top of the door frame, but the paper template doesn't really accommodate for this, further enforcing the reason to verify the bolt catch before drilling.

The installation instructions warn about possible glass interference. I'm not sure how this is supposed to help the consumer, as there's no way of knowing how deep the glass is in the door. We were fortunate and didn't have a problem with the glass countersinking interfering with the screws.

Since the mechanism often screws into a plastic door frame, I strongly recommend using a hand-screwdriver for tightening the screws. An electric screwdriver will strip the plastic.
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Kaven Bergeron
5.0 out of 5 stars Very satisfied - would buy again.
Reviewed in Canada on October 27, 2020
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Kaven Bergeron
5.0 out of 5 stars Very satisfied - would buy again.
Reviewed in Canada on October 27, 2020
Very secure - piece of mind! Little kids can’t get to it or open it. Do keep a spare key outside as it is easy to forget and lock yourself out - but - I don’t think there’s anything more secure and easy on they eye out there. Very easy to use.
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andrew
5.0 out of 5 stars Great design durable and easy to install
Reviewed in Canada on August 31, 2020
Ryan
4.0 out of 5 stars Works well but installation can be tricky
Reviewed in Canada on May 19, 2021
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Danielle
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product
Reviewed in Canada on May 16, 2022
Aida Khalatyan
5.0 out of 5 stars works absolutely great!
Reviewed in Canada on September 22, 2018