Here is a diagram showing the basic control zones that can be controlled using a door closer.
Door closer adjustment diagram.
Door closer adjustment is a skill that requires knowledge patience and an ability to climb up and down a ladder several times.
Take your old door closer with you to the home improvement center to be sure the replacement will fit the hardware on your door.
Usually the cover is plastic but it could also be metal.
Spring adjustment is located on the end of the spring tube 5 32 allen wrench.
Usually the cover is plastic but it could also be metal.
If you can t see adjustment screws chances are the closer has a cover.
To adjust the door closer bring a step ladder tall enough so that you can easily reach the door closer from the second or third highest step.
This article is primarily about commercial door closers but the ideas here can be applied to.
Adjusting the door closer.
It is used to adjust the spring strength force to close the door.
Clockwise gives the closer more closing power which also makes the door harder to open and turning the screw counter clockwise will give the door less closing strength and makes the door easier to open.
Door closer adjustment valves.
To adjust the door closer.
Bring a step ladder tall enough so that you can easily reach the door closer from the second or third highest step.
Climb the ladder and examine the closer.
Some pneumatic door closers work better than others so buy a quality one.
Delayed action is optional on some door closers when ordering but is generally not included.
Door closer control zones.
If adjusting doesn t help the closer may need to be replaced.
If you can t see adjustment screws chances are the closer has a cover.
Climb the ladder and examine the closer.