Retractable screen door - mirage? Phantom?

[nagooro]

Looking to get a screen door installed. Is mirage or phantom the go-to brands?

[ThePenIsMightier]

I've had a Phantom and I found it was irritatingly tight. Like the spring mechanism to pull it open was so strong that it was more difficult than it should've been to open it and that left it prone to misalignment and binding.
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[Tony2]

The newer Phantom screens have a latching system instead of magnets and work quite well, I had our upgraded last year. If it ever goes out of alignment call them up as it has a lifetime guarantee as long as your kid and / or dog doesnt accidentally try running through it (My dog did this once).

[nagooro]

Thanks, probably going to give Phantom a call and have one installed. Seems like between Phantom, Mirage, DIY, most say to go with phantom.

[bjstare]

+1 for phantom.

[Strider]

I did DIY phantoms at my house and the in-laws house... they're still holding up great after 10 years of use.