Easy Screen Door Closer Replacement

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You know, sometimes we live with something broken because we don't know how to fix it or even if a fix is available. 

That was the situation with Steph's screen door. It wasn't broken, but the black part did not match the white door. 

We had one of those "Duh" moments when we realized that replacement parts were readily available and that changing out the screen closer was a really easy fix. 

Product:

• Wright Products Standard Duty White Pneumatic Door Closer (Amazon)
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• Wright Products Pneumatic White Heavy-Duty Door Closer (Amazon)
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Replacement parts can be found at the Home Depot or online.

Inside the packaging is everything you'll need to change out the closer.

This is the original condition of the screen door when Steph moved into her house. It didn't match the white door and the hardware was starting to rust.

There are two "pins" holding the closer in place. Remove the one nearest the door frame and then the other.

Once this "pin" is remove, the closer tube lifts out of the brackets.

Next, remove the bracket on the door frame by removing the four screws holding it in place.

The new bracket fits exactly so there is no need to drill new holes.

Remove the door hardware. Take the time to clean the door underneath the bracket before adding the new hardware.

Again, the new part fits exactly so no new screw holes are needed.

Before attaching the closer, be sure the hold open washer is in place. Note the orientation so it is correctly placed.

The last step is to replace the two pins and done!

If needed, you can adjust the speed of closure by adjusting this screw. Just use a Phillips head screwdriver to make the needed adjustments.

Much better!

Earlier this year, we had to replace the closer again as it got damaged in heavy winds. We keep the door open for the greyhounds to go in and out so it was open when a heavy wind caught it. The mechanism inside bent rendering it useless. We accidentally bought the heavy-duty cylinder, but it fit perfectly and works even better and doesn't bend in strong wind.

The white on white is a much better design choice!

This was a super easy fix and looks so much better now.

The adjustment screw was a new discovery. If you have a finicky screen or storm door, perhaps it just needs an adjustment rather than replacement.

Anyone else living with something that could be a quick fix?


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FYI: We are not professionals, and we don't claim to be. This is what we found worked for our project. Yours may need a little different approach. Safety first!

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