How can I get the storm door to self close?
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Diane Grant
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Its a couple of years old now. It use to click closed as it swung back
Now it stops hust short of closing. I have to pull it shut now. Both the upper & lower mechanism are in the proper position. Is there an adjustment I can make?
Thanks
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Even though the adjustments are in the proper position, try adjusting the top first and see what happens, then the bottom, you have to fool around with it a little bit. Could also be that your door opening is a little off.
The door frame or the house foundation has probably shifted. You may have to shift the lock plate up or down to make the screen door fit again. ☺️
The two door closer tubes have a screw where they attach to the door. Counter clockwise to make the door close faster. Clockwise to make the door close slower. Just turn the screw counter clockwise about 1/4 turn so the door closes and latches.
https://www.todayshomeowner.com/how-to-adjust-a-pneumatic-door-closer/
Yes get a screw driver turn the screw at the end of the door stop a little at a time till it stopes the way you want
Hope this helps
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If your door's hydraulic closers don't have a screw adjustment, the cylinder can be turned. Look for an arrow engraved on the cylinder. If none of the suggested adjustments work the hydraulics may be shot and you may need to replace them.