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.
Door closer adjustment diagram.
Some pneumatic door closers work better than others so buy a quality one.
Take your old door closer with you to the home improvement center to be sure the replacement will fit the hardware on your door.
To adjust the door closer.
Door closer control zones.
The closer adjustments that we ll talk about will not include the delayed action control zone.
It is used to adjust the spring strength force to close the door.
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Usually the cover is plastic but it could also be metal.
Climb the ladder and examine the closer.
If you can t see adjustment screws chances are the closer has a cover.
But with these attributes and the appropriate wrench hex key or screwdriver you can do it yourself.
Adjusting the door closer.
Here is a diagram showing the basic control zones that can be controlled using a door closer.
If you can t see adjustment screws chances are the closer has a cover.
Door closer adjustment is a skill that requires knowledge patience and an ability to climb up and down a ladder several times.
Spring adjustment is located on the end of the spring tube 5 32 allen wrench.
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.
Climb the ladder and examine the closer.
Delayed action is optional on some door closers when ordering but is generally not included.
Door closer adjustment valves.
If adjusting doesn t help the closer may need to be replaced.