If there is just one screw on your door closer turn it clockwise to increase the speed with which the door closes.
Overhead door closer adjustment.
To adjust the door closer.
Climb the ladder and examine the closer.
Storm doors have a connecting pin that can be set into two separate slots to change the tension on the door.
For utmost protection the door closer is certainly going to have a cover over it.
So in order to adjust its systems you got to remove the cover first.
Making an adjustment to a commercial door closer if you find that there is oil in the cover or oil on or leaking from the closer body stop right there you need a new.
Bring a step ladder tall enough so that you can easily reach the door closer from the second or third highest step.
Door closers usually come with two types of cover.
Some manufacturers include fastening straps so that the cover stays in its place all the time regardless of the situation it s going through.
Now that you have the cover off you should be able to see the adjustment screws.
Adjustable spring power overhead concealed closer built in positive back stop and hold open positions available.
If you can t see adjustment screws chances are the closer has a cover.
Locate the back check valve on the bottom of the closer between the arm and the door jamb.
They should be marked on the closer.
If you find that there is oil in the cover.