Storm Door Closer Installation

See measure points w1 w2 w3 in the illustration at right.

Storm door closer installation. Always install on interior side of storm door. Storm door closer installation there s been some confusion about the installation of storm door closers. This section contains storm door closer parts and replacement hardware. We made a video to show the correct procedure to install and adjust them for a perfect operation.

This one will not work. Install on edge with hinges. This increases the closing pressure on the door. The next time you readjust the screens and glass storm panels in your self storing combo storm door don t forget to change the location of the long pin connecting the door bracket with the door closer tube photo when the glass storm panels are down place the connecting pin in the front hole of the closer tube closest to the door bracket.

Instructions for installing or replacing storm and screen door closers. If door frame is steel instead of wood a commercial door closer is required. Small gaps may disappear when you install the door closers especially if your door comes with one for the top and one for the bottom. Some storm door styles have changed but replacements are usually an easy retro fit.

Storm doors often appear to be warped because they don t rest evenly against the weatherstripping at all corners. Storm door closers are available in different diameters lengths and ends please compare all information with your parts. Screen door closers are typically installed on bottom but can be installed on top if desired although wind chain could be in the way. However it s usually the entry door trim that s a bit out of whack.

Measure door opening in order to determine the size storm door you need.