Where is the model number on a Larson storm door?

The serial number for your storm door is located on a factory-applied label on the hinge rail and should be visible when the storm door is in the open position (see image to the right). If you are unable to locate the serial number on the hinge rail of your storm door unit, look around the perimeter of the storm door.

What is inside a storm door closer?

As the door is opened, a powerful spring on the inside of the closer is compressed or tightened. It has a leather plunger or piston on the inside which forces a cushion of air out before it when the door swings shut. To control the speed of closing, a regulating screw or valve is built into the closed end.

Do storm door closers come in different lengths?

Storm door closers are available in different diameters, lengths and ends brackets.

How do you fix a screen door closer?

It is possible that your screen/storm door closer just needs to have the tension adjusted. Locate the tension adjustment screw on the end of the door closer. Turn the screw clockwise to tighten and make the door close slower. Turn the screw counter-clockwise to loosen and make the door close faster.

How do you close a Larson screen door?

Open the door to the desired position and tap the button to hold the door in position. To close the door, slightly push the door further open and release. The door will then close on its own.

How do I find out what brand my storm door is?

Your serial number is factory-applied on the hinge rail (also called a Z-bar) and is visible when the storm door is opened. If you do not find the serial number on your hinge rail, look around the perimeter of the door, as the label may have been moved during installation.

Does Storm Door Closer go on top or bottom?

Screen door closers are typically installed on bottom, but can be installed on top if desired, although wind chain could be in the way. Always install on interior side of storm door; install on edge with hinges. If door frame is steel instead of wood, a commercial door closer is required; this one will not work.

How do I choose a storm door closer?

The manufacturer of your door chose the best closer for it, based on weight, thickness, frame material, and the amount of glass in the door. You should always replace your existing door closer with one of the same class. If your door closer has a torsion bar, like this, you need a Heavy Closer with a Torsion Bar.

Why is my door closer slamming?

One of the main reasons a door closer slams is the hydraulic fluid has leaked out, either threw the adjustment valves or the spindle seal. I would try the same thing as we did above, tighten the Closing and Latching Valves all the way, and then back them off a 1/2 turn.

How to replace a storm door?

Selecting the door. Measuring for a storm door begins when you learn how to find the size of the storm door you need,simply measure the height and

Getting started. Pick a flat area near the entry door,lay the box flat on the ground,fold it open and check to make sure you have all

Out with the old storm door.

Prep the opening.

Install the door.

How to install a storm door?

Fastening the Hinge-Side Z-Bar to the Door. Place your storm door on the sawhorses.

Fitting the Storm Door to the Opening. Take an outside measurement of the opening height to accommodate the slope of your sill.

Installing the Latch. Depending on the style of the door you’ve chosen,hardware may differ.

Installing the Closer Mechanism.

How to install door closer?

Unpack your door closer and lay all of the parts on a flat surface.

Grab the template and line it up with wherever you want it to be on the door.

Line the door closer up against the outline and mark the holes with a marker,pen,or pencil. This step is crucial,so ask for help if you have to.

(Optional) Use the center punch to mark your holes wherever you’ve put the dots with your marking pencil.

Using one of the drill bits mentioned above (3.5mm for wood,5.1mm for metal),drill pilot holes on each marked point.

Brush off excess debris with a rag to clear your workspace. If you leave it behind,the debris can get caught in your screws and loosen the hold.

Line up the door closer with the holes and drill the screws through each hole. Make sure you don’t drill them too tight,or you could strip a screw.

Test your installation by removing all of your tools and letting the door close on its own. If you’re content with the speed that it closes,then you’re all done.

How to install a screen door closer?

Start with the door closed

Determine the position for the jamb bracket.

Install the jamb bracket,using the 4 longer screws.

Now open the door,and slip the hold-open washer onto the rod.

Attach the door closer to the jamb bracket,using the shorter of the two pins.

Pull open the door closer a bit.

This is called “pre-tensioning” the closer