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How to Fix a Storm Door Closer |
When a storm door is wrenched open by a gust of wind, the door closer's plunger may become bent, or the closer may be torn completely away from the jamb. Once the closer has been badly bent, the only thing to do is replace it.
Here's how to replace a door closer:
1) Open the storm door, and lock the plunger in the open position.
2) Remove the pins that attach both ends of the closer to the brackets, and disconnect the closer.
3) Unscrew the old bracket from the jamb.
4) Buy a replacement closer; it's a good idea to take along the old one so you can choose a close match. When replacing a hydraulic closer, be sure to buy the appropriate kind, depending on whether your door opens right or left.
5) Screw the new bracket into position (if necessary, first fill the old screw holes with glued dowel plugs, cut off flush with the surface). If it has just pulled loose from the jamb, use longer screws.
6) Attach the closer to the bracket. If possible, connect it to the old door bracket. Otherwise, remove the old bracket, and replace it with the new one.
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