How To Get A Screen Door Hinge To Close Slower

Pick up a roll of foam weatherstripping then cut it in pieces to fit around the entire door frame.

How to get a screen door hinge to close slower.

To increase or decrease the pressure exerted by the door closer turn the screw controlling the bypass valve in the closer tube. Peel off the paper backing and press the weatherstripping in place where the closed door meets. Turn the screw clockwise to make the door close slower. Test the door by opening and letting the door close to see how much slower it closes.

Screw the new hinge onto the doorframe using your level to check the alignment of the hinge until it s completely vertical. Now instead of slamming shut the door will slow down as it nears the door catch. A how to video in fixing the slamming door by adjusting the hinge tension. Turn the screw one quarter turn counterclockwise if the screen door does not fully close after the first adjustment.

Open the door fully and allow it to close. This will change the speed of the pneumatic cylinder to slow the door down. Use a screwdriver to tighten the adjustment screw 1 2 full rotations if your door is closing too fast. This video is filmed on a garage entry door.

When the screens are down place the connecting pin in the rear hole of the closer tube farthest from the door bracket. The latching and closing speeds are adjustable and the closer meets ada requirements. Now screw the other side of the hinge to the door again tightening.