Thank you.. I'm just an old senior woman. I bought one of these and it has laid on my kitchen table for months cuz I couldn't understand how to install. I just now installed mine by myself thanks to your informative video... new subscriber here......
I bought one of these on Amazon, and was scratching my head as to how to install. No instructions included !! This video is exactly what I needed - nice job !!!
I have never responded to any “how to” videos but this one deserved a comment. After spending way to much time trying to install this wind chain I came across this video. What a precise and simple solution! Thank you for doing this video.
Absolutely amazing, I love doing my own home, it feels odd calling on another to do it, you are one smooth guy, thank you. I had my chain in the box for months prior to this.
This was Def the better install vid on YT. I've always hated that small spring attachment and the nail. Good idea to use a screw and mount to the side jamb to keep out of the way
I know how to read fairly well. I even taught Language Arts in my "pre-retired" days, however . . . I recognized the words on the instructions that came with my door stop but I have my doubts as to whether the person who wrote them ever attempted to follow them. Your video was very helpful and free of confusingly vague statements. I'm glad you didn't edit out your wrestling match with the spring. It's very helpful to see that there may be steps in the process that require patience and extra effort to get the job done properly. Thank you for your help. Now I'll move on to the next project: Replacing the section of gutter that the storm door damaged because there was no wind chain attached!
Glad my video helped! And if you don't want to add a wind chain to your door, watch my video short called Use This Instead of a Wind Chain. May be helpful too!
I watched several videos on how to install the wind chain, but none of them were clear. However, I came across this video that explained everything perfectly, and I followed it exactly. As a result, my installation was 100% perfect. Great job on creating such a helpful video, and of course, thank you!
I'm a senior citizen who recently bought a fixer upper home and have been doing a lot of the simpler repairs and improvements myself. I just ordered a storm door safety chain on eBay. It came in a plastic bag with no instructions!😮 Thank you for your video. I can't wait to install it in the manner you've shown. This was the best video I found on TH-cam. Wish me luck!!
Awesome video, clear and concise! I no longer have to worry about my patio door being ripped off it's hinges with the next big wind gust. Thank you so much.
Good job! If you’re in a very high wind area, you might want to check out my video short on putting a flower pot at the end of your door when it’s open as well to minimize damage to it
@@stormdoorguy Thanks for the tip about the flower pot. In my case, the door in question is at the back and opens up to the deck. The chain solution seems the best for my scenario. Bonus, I have some pull down blinds on each of the read deck patio doors, so I don't even see the wind chain.
My “fav” video to install crash chains - thanks ! Tips : When searching for a crash chain install tutorial, I discovered that many - if not most were REPLACING the common crash chain ! I decided to find something more heavy-duty for my new steal, insulated exterior doors & found “Ram Pro Chain Crash Door Stop” - the links are MUCH thicker & have large springs on BOTH ends. I used 1/8” (3mm) “Quick Links” to attach my smaller center spring - this way I can easily detach when needing the door to stay open at times, with ease.👍🏻
But are you okay, Storm Door Guy? You was breathing pretty hard, my guy! 😁 Very helpful video! Im about to install one of these right now.... thanks to you!
Hahaha. I think I’m allergic to being recorded. Everytime that red recording light turns on, my lungs stop breathing! Hopefully my video helps! Good Luck!
I'm not a pro but here is my common sense theory on how the chain should be installed. The wind chain should be installed so that at it's maximum extension (spring fully compressed), the door does not open further than the door closer's maximum extension allows the door to open. So if the door closer only lets the door open to 90 degrees, then the chain should be installed so the door can only open to something less than 90 degrees when the spring is fully compressed. Otherwise if a gust off wind blows the door open the closer will be overstressed and something has to give.
Great observation! You're absolutely correct. If you install the chain past the maximum extension point of the door closer, the jamb screws that connect the closer bracket to the entry door jamb will rip out due to the torque.
It is in addition to a closer. Sometimes there's not enough room for the closer and the chain, so in that case, it will replace the closer at the top of the door.
This was a very helpful video. I was able to install my wind chain in under 15 minutes. I would have definitely given up if I'd tried to follow the cryptic instructions on the package. (In fact, they didn't even make sense after I knew what to do.)
I bought a Wright wind chain. No idea who wrote their instructions and then printed them in micro size but your video straightened the install out. That @#$% spring - all their vendor has to do is put a little raised tab on the end. I finally bent mine a wee bit then used a partially closed cup hook on the other end.
19" means when the door is closed the chain loops hang perfectly in half and where it should when you attatch the spring. But in reality you can set it whever you want.
If the guys name is Storm Door Guy, it’s gotta be a good video. Thank you for your help, brother! One question, any particular reason you go 19” from the side on the head jamb whereas the instructions say go 18” from the side to apply to the head jamb? The instructions also say 19” from the side onto the door though. From a 7$ wind chain from Home Depot
Your welcome and great question! I go 19” because when you mount the chain to the storm door when it is open 90 degrees, and then you close the door, the bottom of the chain where you attach the spring at the curve ends on either the top or bottom of a chain link instead of the middle of a link. So went you pull the chain and spring to mount the spring to the door jamb so the chain is out of the way, the chain sits nice, flat, and flush. Otherwise, the chain won’t sit great and can bind and get caught on the closure. And if it doesn’t work right, it makes you feel bad. Then the wife gets mad, marital discord happens, the world ends, and you have single handedly ushered in the apocalypse. Happens all the time LOL. Have a great day and glad my video helped you get it done!!
Unfortunately, you can't add a wind chain with retractable screen doors. I recommend a strategically placed flower pot on the porch instead. If you put the flower pot at the end of your storm door however far you want it to open, then if the door blows open it will hit the flower pot instead of hyper-extending and breaking the door.
@@stormdoorguy I don't see that as a fix. So, I'm trying to add a piece of 1/8" bar stock and putting it across the top of the inside door. It's essentially like a brace. I added the T-shaped hook to this bar stock via machine screws & nuts from the back. I realize this is total rig job but when the storm door flies open it smashes into my porch light fixture which needs replacing. Hopefully the chain and a new gas closer will save my door for years to come. Otherwise I'll just buy a new cheap storm door.
Have a Larson partial view storm on the back of the house. When we get a East or South east wind the door catches the wind really bad. Had to straighten the closer mount and one of the mounting pins today. Bought a spring kit but find with 2 closures supplied with the door there's not enough clearance for the spring to pass over the upper closer and the door frame. Any experience with this situation?
Yes. Unfortunately with the second closer at the top, you cannot add a wind chain because of the lack of room issue. My suggestion is a strategically placed plastic round flower pot filled with sand placed on the porch and used as a door stop so if the wind blows the door open, it hits the flower pot and prevents the door from hyperextending. A $10 solution to a $500 problem. Hope that helps!
@@stormdoorguy thanks for the reply, actually tried something like you suggested. Took a 5 gallon bucket, filled it with snow and placed it on the door mat in hopes of it absorbing some of the velocity of the door. Some times the door does not get pushed closed so its not latched, other times you exit the house with an arm load of stuff, not holding on to the door and "away she goes"!!
It depends on the type of door you have. For example, on a Larson Tradewinds there’s not enough room for both the closer and a wind chain. But on the Larson Savannah, there is enough room. You just need about a 2 inch space between the top of the closer and the top of the door to fit a wind chain in.
Quite impressive. I visited your website and I see you've got amazing standard. I'll definitely require your services when I get back to the state. Keep up the good works.
@@stormdoorguy I have a question. I have a storm door with a pulldown screen. Is there an alternative way to install the wind chain without damaging the screen?
If its an Andersen door, no. I’d recommend a strategically place flower pot placed where the door opens completly. That way if the door blows open it hits the pot and doesnt destroy the door.
@@stormdoorguy I went ahead and installed it. I watched a video where it shows the screen and where it's located. It was a success. No damage to the screen.
Unfortunately, you can have either a closer or a wind chain, not both because there's not enough room. I suggest a strategically placed flower pot in that case. Put the flowerpot at the maximum opening point for the storm door if your porch area allows it. Get a large plastic one and fill it with sand so if the door hyperextends it hits the flower pot without damaging the closers or your door jamb.
The wind chain shouldnt have enough force to close the door on its own. It only limits how far the door can open. If the door is slamming, that sounds like a closer piston issue.
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Whoever installed our Storm Door when the house was built didn't know how a Wind Chain Protect the Storm Door because it was just connected to the Door Frame and not to the Storm Door which doesn't make sense. The chain is just dangling when the main door is opened. I guess he, whoever it was thought it was just cosmetic.
I've watched at least 3 other "how to" videos on this....this one is the clearest and easiest to follow...thanks
Glad you like it and it helped!
" If you don't have the time to do it right......when are you going to have the time to do it over"
Nice!! 😁
Exactly!
Finally someone who actually does it.
Not my first rodeo :)
Thank you.. I'm just an old senior woman. I bought one of these and it has laid on my kitchen table for months cuz I couldn't understand how to install. I just now installed mine by myself thanks to your informative video... new subscriber here......
You are so welcome! That's awesome you were able to do it! Glad my instructions helped!
I bought one of these on Amazon, and was scratching my head as to how to install. No instructions included !! This video is exactly what I needed - nice job !!!
Glad it helped!
I have never responded to any “how to” videos but this one deserved a comment. After spending way to much time trying to install this wind chain I came across this video. What a precise and simple solution! Thank you for doing this video.
Wow, thank you! Glad it helped you out!
Absolutely amazing, I love doing my own home, it feels odd calling on another to do it, you are one smooth guy, thank you. I had my chain in the box for months prior to this.
Glad the video helped!
This was Def the better install vid on YT. I've always hated that small spring attachment and the nail. Good idea to use a screw and mount to the side jamb to keep out of the way
Thanks for the compliment. Glad it helped!
A simple process explained perfectly and easy enough that anyone can understand. I’m a Painter /Handyman and loved how simple you made this.
Glad you enjoyed it! I try to keep it super simple, life is complicated enough!
I know how to read fairly well. I even taught Language Arts in my "pre-retired" days, however . . . I recognized the words on the instructions that came with my door stop but I have my doubts as to whether the person who wrote them ever attempted to follow them. Your video was very helpful and free of confusingly vague statements. I'm glad you didn't edit out your wrestling match with the spring. It's very helpful to see that there may be steps in the process that require patience and extra effort to get the job done properly. Thank you for your help. Now I'll move on to the next project: Replacing the section of gutter that the storm door damaged because there was no wind chain attached!
Glad my video helped! And if you don't want to add a wind chain to your door, watch my video short called Use This Instead of a Wind Chain. May be helpful too!
I watched several videos on how to install the wind chain, but none of them were clear. However, I came across this video that explained everything perfectly, and I followed it exactly. As a result, my installation was 100% perfect. Great job on creating such a helpful video, and of course, thank you!
Great to hear! Glad it helped and congrats on doing it yourself!
I'm a senior citizen who recently bought a fixer upper home and have been doing a lot of the simpler repairs and improvements myself. I just ordered a storm door safety chain on eBay. It came in a plastic bag with no instructions!😮 Thank you for your video. I can't wait to install it in the manner you've shown. This was the best video I found on TH-cam. Wish me luck!!
Good luck! You can do it!
Awesome video, clear and concise! I no longer have to worry about my patio door being ripped off it's hinges with the next big wind gust. Thank you so much.
Good job! If you’re in a very high wind area, you might want to check out my video short on putting a flower pot at the end of your door when it’s open as well to minimize damage to it
@@stormdoorguy Thanks for the tip about the flower pot. In my case, the door in question is at the back and opens up to the deck. The chain solution seems the best for my scenario. Bonus, I have some pull down blinds on each of the read deck patio doors, so I don't even see the wind chain.
This has been sitting on my counter for months. Just couldn’t completely understand directions but this was super helpful. Thank you so much!!!
Glad I could help!
Just used your video to successfully install a wind chain, THANK YOU!!!! 😊
Glad it helped!
My door opener said "use a wind chain to protect it". The wind chain was a bag with the chain and screws.
This video is very easy to follow.
Glad my vid helped!
My “fav” video to install crash chains - thanks !
Tips :
When searching for a crash chain install tutorial, I discovered that many - if not most were REPLACING the common crash chain !
I decided to find something more heavy-duty for my new steal, insulated exterior doors & found “Ram Pro Chain Crash Door Stop” - the links are MUCH thicker & have large springs on BOTH ends.
I used 1/8” (3mm) “Quick Links” to attach my smaller center spring - this way I can easily detach when needing the door to stay open at times, with ease.👍🏻
Glad you liked it! 🙂
But are you okay, Storm Door Guy? You was breathing pretty hard, my guy! 😁
Very helpful video! Im about to install one of these right now.... thanks to you!
Hahaha. I think I’m allergic to being recorded. Everytime that red recording light turns on, my lungs stop breathing!
Hopefully my video helps! Good Luck!
@stormdoorguy it definitely helped! Had mine put up in no time, thanks to you! I'm always so grateful for the guys that make these helpful videos! ❤❤
Nice tip that many don't think much about. Thanks for sharing 👍 your expertise.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks a lot for this video! I have been trying to figure this out for weeks lol
Much appreciated!!
Glad I could help!
Just wanted to say “Thank you!” This is one more thing off of my to do list!
You are so welcome!
The process works as he described it. It did take some fiddling with the spring but it was all very doable.
Glad my video helped!
Very helpful. Thanks!
Welcome!
I'm not a pro but here is my common sense theory on how the chain should be installed. The wind chain should be installed so that at it's maximum extension (spring fully compressed), the door does not open further than the door closer's maximum extension allows the door to open. So if the door closer only lets the door open to 90 degrees, then the chain should be installed so the door can only open to something less than 90 degrees when the spring is fully compressed. Otherwise if a gust off wind blows the door open the closer will be overstressed and something has to give.
Great observation! You're absolutely correct. If you install the chain past the maximum extension point of the door closer, the jamb screws that connect the closer bracket to the entry door jamb will rip out due to the torque.
Thanks for posting important information. Is this in addition to door closer ? Thanks
It is in addition to a closer. Sometimes there's not enough room for the closer and the chain, so in that case, it will replace the closer at the top of the door.
Love it! Love it! Love it! Even professionals have temp setbacks. “Attaching spring to chain” 😂 Yes, elevator music would help. Great vid.
Totally! Glad you liked the video! Maybe I should do a blooper real.
Great how to clear and easy to follow 💪🏾
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video … very thorough !
Thank you kindly! Glad you liked it!
Good job, man. it's informative and educative😃🥰😀
Glad you think so!
This was a very helpful video. I was able to install my wind chain in under 15 minutes. I would have definitely given up if I'd tried to follow the cryptic instructions on the package. (In fact, they didn't even make sense after I knew what to do.)
Glad it helped!
I bought a Wright wind chain. No idea who wrote their instructions and then printed them in micro size but your video straightened the install out. That @#$% spring - all their vendor has to do is put a little raised tab on the end. I finally bent mine a wee bit then used a partially closed cup hook on the other end.
Glad you gor it done. And your right, that @;):& spring is a pain! I like the raised tab idea. Anything to make it easier
Can you do this with a closer on the top of the door?
No. With a top closer, there's no room for the wind chain. It's either the closer or the wind chain.
I have a closer on top. How would you connect the chain.
If you have a closer on top, you really can't install a wind chain. There's just not enough room..
Thank you! 4:17 pm CST
You're welcome!
Why 19 inches? How does it change if you want the door to open a little further?
19" means when the door is closed the chain loops hang perfectly in half and where it should when you attatch the spring. But in reality you can set it whever you want.
Yes storm doors are extremely dangerous on windy days even with actuator that is very good video.
Truth. The can rip open with the right gust of wind and cause a lot of damage
If the guys name is Storm Door Guy, it’s gotta be a good video. Thank you for your help, brother! One question, any particular reason you go 19” from the side on the head jamb whereas the instructions say go 18” from the side to apply to the head jamb? The instructions also say 19” from the side onto the door though. From a 7$ wind chain from Home Depot
Your welcome and great question!
I go 19” because when you mount the chain to the storm door when it is open 90 degrees, and then you close the door, the bottom of the chain where you attach the spring at the curve ends on either the top or bottom of a chain link instead of the middle of a link.
So went you pull the chain and spring to mount the spring to the door jamb so the chain is out of the way, the chain sits nice, flat, and flush.
Otherwise, the chain won’t sit great and can bind and get caught on the closure.
And if it doesn’t work right, it makes you feel bad. Then the wife gets mad, marital discord happens, the world ends, and you have single handedly ushered in the apocalypse. Happens all the time LOL.
Have a great day and glad my video helped you get it done!!
Any idea on how to do this on a door with retractable screen?
Unfortunately, you can't add a wind chain with retractable screen doors. I recommend a strategically placed flower pot on the porch instead. If you put the flower pot at the end of your storm door however far you want it to open, then if the door blows open it will hit the flower pot instead of hyper-extending and breaking the door.
@@stormdoorguy I don't see that as a fix. So, I'm trying to add a piece of 1/8" bar stock and putting it across the top of the inside door. It's essentially like a brace. I added the T-shaped hook to this bar stock via machine screws & nuts from the back.
I realize this is total rig job but when the storm door flies open it smashes into my porch light fixture which needs replacing.
Hopefully the chain and a new gas closer will save my door for years to come. Otherwise I'll just buy a new cheap storm door.
That should work. Often with wind chains, we have to add a spacer block so the chain clears the bottom lip of the header frame of the storm door.
Have a Larson partial view storm on the back of the house. When we get a East or South east wind the door catches the wind really bad. Had to straighten the closer mount and one of the mounting pins today. Bought a spring kit but find with 2 closures supplied with the door there's not enough clearance for the spring to pass over the upper closer and the door frame. Any experience with this situation?
Yes. Unfortunately with the second closer at the top, you cannot add a wind chain because of the lack of room issue.
My suggestion is a strategically placed plastic round flower pot filled with sand placed on the porch and used as a door stop so if the wind blows the door open, it hits the flower pot and prevents the door from hyperextending.
A $10 solution to a $500 problem. Hope that helps!
@@stormdoorguy thanks for the reply, actually tried something like you suggested. Took a 5 gallon bucket, filled it with snow and placed it on the door mat in hopes of it absorbing some of the velocity of the door. Some times the door does not get pushed closed so its not latched, other times you exit the house with an arm load of stuff, not holding on to the door and "away she goes"!!
Does this replace the pneumatic door closer?
It depends on the type of door you have. For example, on a Larson Tradewinds there’s not enough room for both the closer and a wind chain. But on the Larson Savannah, there is enough room. You just need about a 2 inch space between the top of the closer and the top of the door to fit a wind chain in.
Quite impressive. I visited your website and I see you've got amazing standard. I'll definitely require your services when I get back to the state. Keep up the good works.
Thanks!
Hi. What drill bit size did you use to pre-drill the storm door?
A 1/8 inch drillbit is what you use to pre-drill
@@stormdoorguy Thank you.
@@stormdoorguy I have a question. I have a storm door with a pulldown screen. Is there an alternative way to install the wind chain without damaging the screen?
If its an Andersen door, no.
I’d recommend a strategically place flower pot placed where the door opens completly. That way if the door blows open it hits the pot and doesnt destroy the door.
@@stormdoorguy I went ahead and installed it. I watched a video where it shows the screen and where it's located. It was a success. No damage to the screen.
This is very helpful thank uou
Glad it helped!
great piece
Thank you!
My closer is right there where you mounted the safety chain how do I address that?
Unfortunately, you can have either a closer or a wind chain, not both because there's not enough room.
I suggest a strategically placed flower pot in that case. Put the flowerpot at the maximum opening point for the storm door if your porch area allows it. Get a large plastic one and fill it with sand so if the door hyperextends it hits the flower pot without damaging the closers or your door jamb.
Ok, but how do I keep it from slamming CLOSED and bending my dual closers like salt water taffy on a hot day?
The wind chain shouldnt have enough force to close the door on its own. It only limits how far the door can open. If the door is slamming, that sounds like a closer piston issue.
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thank you.. that was helpful
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Whoever installed our Storm Door when the house was built didn't know how a Wind Chain Protect the Storm Door because it was just connected to the Door Frame and not to the Storm Door which doesn't make sense. The chain is just dangling when the main door is opened. I guess he, whoever it was thought it was just cosmetic.
Your probably right. I've seen a lot of strange things. And people get really creative when it comes to the wind chains.
Anyone ask yourself, what the heck is a wind chain?
Always seen them hanging i guess someone didnt have the time to do it right And never intended on doing it the correct way.
Truth!