Most closers allow you to adjust the speed and power of the door.
Adjust door closer strength.
If you are capable of doing this work yourself.
Turning the valve counter clockwise will cause the door to close faster.
Turning the valve clockwise will cause the door to latch slower and more gently.
Storm doors have a connecting pin that can be set into two separate slots to change the tension on the door.
Replace the plate and if necessary the door and you.
Turn it clockwise to reduce the speed counterclockwise to increase the speed.
The latch speed is the last 15 or so of closing.
Most door closer brackets have slotted holes so you are able to slide them left to right to make adjustments without.
Turn the screw marked with an l counterclockwise 1 4 turn to increase latch.
Remove the plate to inspect the door closer body for leaks see below if adjustment holes had not been drill during the original installation measure where the adjustment screws are located.
This video shows you how to adjust the tension on your automatic door closer.
Adjust the force with which the door latches or swings from 15 degrees to fully closed by changing the latch speed.
If there is just one screw on your door closer turn it clockwise to increase the speed with which the door closes.
This video shows you how to adjust the tension on your automatic door closer.
Insert a 1 8 inch allen wrench or screwdriver in the appropriate set screw.