Adjust Tension On Door Closer

It s common to try to solve door closing problems by simply adjusting the spring tension but tightening this tension can make the door hard to open and loosening it can make the door.

Adjust tension on door closer.

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. Most door closers have 2 3 different holes that you can use to attach the cylinder closer to or further away from the bracket to adjust the closing pressure. It is used to adjust the spring strength force to close the door. Some models have separate adjustments for sweep s which.

Test operation and readjust as. This video shows you how to adjust the tension on your automatic door closer. Using a flathead screwdriver tighten screw turn clockwise to raise tension and slow speed of door closing action. This video shows you how to adjust the tension on your automatic door closer.

Loosen screw turn counter clockwise to lower tension and raise speed of door closing. Different door closer manufacturers tend to produce dissimilar products but all door closers have some sort of pressure adjustment. When the back check is out of adjustment it makes the door seem heavy and difficult to open. Unhook door closer from door bracket.

Spring adjustment is located on the end of the spring tube 5 32 allen wrench. The back check prevents the door from hitting the adjacent wall when you swing it open. Open the door 1 inch 2 5 cm if the closer is under too much tension to slide the pin out. Locate adjustment screw on door end of closer barrel.