Very good; and here's a vital piece of additional info: when you have it set to the slowest speed, but the air is expelled in the last couple inches and the door slams, you can move the pin placement as per the tiny diagram on the closer visible at 3:19. If that doesn't do it, open the door halfway, use the stop on the arm to keep the door open, then loosen the screws on the right again visible at 3:19, and move the bracket more to the right (you can see the additional stops available on the bracket screwed to the door. The door should close quietly, unless you do want it to slam for animals, etc.
Just went and fixed my neighbors screen door that was slamming on her. The end result, a dozen fresh baked chocolate chip cookies as a ty. Thanks for the video.
Just giving you a 👍🏻 and want to thank you. You helped in solving a marital dispute between husband and wife. I (The wife) was right and once husband saw your video, he quickly saw how simple the fix was. No need to go back to the hardware store to buy a new door closure kit. All is harmonious in the house again. 10 out of 10 😂🤣
Thank you and it worked. Now have to figure out how to fix it so when the door closes it will latch where handle is so it closes locked but not locked if I say it right.
You may need to make an adjustment to the closer it self. What I mean is adjusting it closer or further from the latch. Good luck and thanks for watching.
Thank you, that’s helpful, but the door still slams. I’m commenting only because I was able to use the tip that you just shared to slow the closure of my door, but once it makes contact, there’s still a heavy slamming sound, just like in your video.what does one do about that? Is it a matter of thick weatherstripping or something to soften the contact?
Hi Monica, there is a bracket just to the right of that adjustment screw with two screws loosening those screws, and moving that bracket should help you fine-tune it. Thanks for watching.
Yes, you need to unscrew the closer and move it about 1/4 " closer. When you hook the pin-up in the closer it should just drop right in you should not have to pull on the closer to attach it.
We have a Wright door closer on a screen door. It crashes over the last two-three inches on closure. Is there any way to get it to close slowly all the way to closure? We have a standard Wright door closure. Would a heavy duty one make a difference?
@@fixitjohn Ours is only a relatively light screen door. Based on the videos, perhaps the air has been totally pushed out and then the door slams at the end. Usually the last two or three inches. We have tried new standard Wright and it makes no difference. We want a closer that will close smoothly all the way closed. Thank you for your reply!
@ at the end where you would adjust the closure screw right there there’s a lot of times there’s an adjustment you can move that will help the door slow down either out or in.
Hi rich, thank you for that question. I was able to fix that last little slam by adjusting or reattaching the closer to door jam bracket. The door jam bracket was to far away from the door. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
Abbreviated takeaway: If you want your door to close quickly and slam, turn the screw all the way counterclockwise. If you want it to close slowly, turn the screw clockwise. Lefty loosey, righty tighty.
At the very end of the door closing, that last part of force. Guess that's called the "latching speed"? Is there a way to reduce the force of the end latching segment? Or does that require an entirely different pneumatic door closer?
@@combee3D Hi Combee Bee, where you would screw the closer on the door frame, or where you screw it onto the door. I had the same problem when at the end it the door would smack. In my case I had to move it in and reattach it. That work for me. I hope that helps.
@@fixitjohn Ohhhhhh, so reducing the total length so the rest/locked position is within that window of slow. lmao, that's a great idea! Thank you, I will try it out!
Sounds like it is still slamming. Mine closes nice and slow and looks beautiful till the last 1 inch and then bang! That’s what I want to stop. The last one I had was great and went slow till it hit the latch and just quietly latched to the end. Can’t find one like that anymore.
I finally fixed that last one inch from slamming. The hinge that the pin goes through had to be moved a little closer to the piston. It was pulled to tight when I put the pin in the piston rod.
Every YT vid gives this same explanation. What about a Wright Products closer? When old one didn’t respond to any adjustments I bought a new one. Turning the screw does adjust slow or fast but slow won’t get door to the latch. With 1/8th turns I can creep up to fully closing. But then the door is closing faster than anyone can walk through. This causes screen damage and new visitors get the back of their ankles caught under the door as they’re being pushed into the house.
You may need to adjust the piece that hooks to the closer. At 1:06 to 1:08 you will see two screws that are connected to the door that holds your closer. try loosening and adjusting that bracket. That may fix your problem. Thanks for watching.
@@fixitjohn Thanks for replying. I had repositioned the door bracket and was unable to perceive any difference in closing behavior. After playing with speed screw and moving bracket I just assumed I was dealing with a strut that had a worn out damper. Replaced it with the same Wright Products kit and got exactly the same behavior. 11 houses, over two dozen of these type of closers so far in my lifetime and until now never had one that didn't adjust perfectly within 5 minutes.
I think several companies are making them that way now. I’m trying to find a company that has it go relatively slowly until the end and shut quickly. We got new ones and they have taken my shoe off scraped the back of my ankle tripped and and pretty much have been worthless since then because we prop them open all the time. If you have any ideas about a replacement that fits what’s needed please let me know. I have severe arthritis in my spine and fibromyalgia so being harmed by my storm door is not acceptable. Thank you, and have a great day.
Hi, E V you may just need a new closer. Before you do that take it off and squirt a couple of drops of oil in the hole. That should slow it down for a while. Good luck and thanks for watching.
Hi EV did you ever fix the slamming. I had the same problem with mine on another door when replacing it. I discovered that when I installed the new one. I had pulled tension on the closer to latch it with the pin and, it slammed every time. I adjusted it to where the pins just connected with the closer without pulling the closer apart. Sorry for the late info.
Hi Linnea, it sounds like the frame is sagging. You may be able to lower your door by unscrewing it from the frame and reattaching it lower in the door frame. That might help if you have a gap at the bottom. Another solution would be to grind the top of the door down not the frame of the door. These are just some low-budget ideas. I hope this helps good luck.
Thanks so much for the video. You just saved me over $120 which was the amount of money that the “professional that Home Depot recommended me, were hatching just for coming to my house 🙄
Hi KB did you ever fix the slamming. I had the same problem with mine on another door when replacing it. I discovered that when I installed the new one. I had pulled tension on the closer to latch it with the pin and, it slammed every time. I adjusted it to where the pins just connected with the closer without pulling the closer apart. Sorry for the late info.
@@fixitjohn Hi! Not sure I fixed it, but what I did was adjusted the door to close faster, which some how seems to make the big slam lesson. I did this fairly recently, so maybe it just needed to break in?
*lessen. Also, want to just give a warning to anybody out there who may have pets they don't want to get out - we have a small dog that kept sneaking out the slow closing door - scary when we have eagles and coyotes around here. So better to have a fast loud slam than what could happen with our little guy outside by himself. Think our door did get better with time.
Hi Husky, I know there was some bad footage that should have been cut. If you fast forward to 1 minute 57 seconds you will see the screw in question. Thank you for watching. Good luck.
Very good; and here's a vital piece of additional info: when you have it set to the slowest speed, but the air is expelled in the last couple inches and the door slams, you can move the pin placement as per the tiny diagram on the closer visible at 3:19. If that doesn't do it, open the door halfway, use the stop on the arm to keep the door open, then loosen the screws on the right again visible at 3:19, and move the bracket more to the right (you can see the additional stops available on the bracket screwed to the door. The door should close quietly, unless you do want it to slam for animals, etc.
Thanks
THIS is the answer! Moving the bracket was the way to stop the final 6" SLAM. Thank you andrewvoros4037.
Outstanding! Your method worked. My wife is sooo happy.
THANK YOU. My door kept slamming on the last couple inches. Moving the bracket 2 notches to the right worked perfectly!
Just went and fixed my neighbors screen door that was slamming on her. The end result, a dozen fresh baked chocolate chip cookies as a ty. Thanks for the video.
Nice score on the cookies. Thanks for watching.
Just giving you a 👍🏻 and want to thank you. You helped in solving a marital dispute between husband and wife. I (The wife) was right and once husband saw your video, he quickly saw how simple the fix was. No need to go back to the hardware store to buy a new door closure kit.
All is harmonious in the house again.
10 out of 10
😂🤣
That is awesome!
@@Odundleer Thanks I learned to listen to my wife a long time ago.
@@Odundleer Thanks, I am glad it helped.
Solved my problem! Thank you for this really helpful video. No more annoying slamming door!
Good I am glad it helped. Thanks for watching.
That was it thanks! Just fixed my door in this house we just bought. You rock.
Great to hear! Enjoy your new home.
Thank you! Fixed my parents' screen door in two minutes!
That’s great. Happy Easter.
Thank you. I had no idea on how to adjust that!
Glad I could help!
Yay I seen my landlord do this over a year ago but couldn't remember how to adjust it!!
Hi Sasha, thanks for watching.
Thank you and it worked. Now have to figure out how to fix it so when the door closes it will latch where handle is so it closes locked but not locked if I say it right.
You may need to make an adjustment to the closer it self. What I mean is adjusting it closer or further from the latch. Good luck and thanks for watching.
How do I fix the door from swinging shut halfway really fast? Like at 0:52
Not sure.
Thank you, that’s helpful, but the door still slams. I’m commenting only because I was able to use the tip that you just shared to slow the closure of my door, but once it makes contact, there’s still a heavy slamming sound, just like in your video.what does one do about that? Is it a matter of thick weatherstripping or something to soften the contact?
Hi Monica, there is a bracket just to the right of that adjustment screw with two screws loosening those screws, and moving that bracket should help you fine-tune it. Thanks for watching.
Your video helps a lot.
Thanks a bunch.
So I did what you said, and it takes a little longer to close which I like but when it slams it’s still slams or when it closes I should say😮
Oh no
if this doesn't work, you can adjust and extend by pulling the pneumatic a little bit towards the lock before re-screw it. that did the job for me.
Thanks
We have the same situation my door closer slam when it near to be close... It is loud when it slam can you fix that...
Yes, you need to unscrew the closer and move it about 1/4 " closer. When you hook the pin-up in the closer it should just drop right in you should not have to pull on the closer to attach it.
We have a Wright door closer on a screen door. It crashes over the last two-three inches on closure. Is there any way to get it to close slowly all the way to closure? We have a standard Wright door closure. Would a heavy duty one make a difference?
@@Howard2006 if you have a heavy door, yeah you would probably need a heavy-duty door closer
@@fixitjohn Ours is only a relatively light screen door. Based on the videos, perhaps the air has been totally pushed out and then the door slams at the end. Usually the last two or three inches. We have tried new standard Wright and it makes no difference. We want a closer that will close smoothly all the way closed. Thank you for your reply!
@@Howard2006 it could be where the hinges are positioned that may need to be adjusted.
@@fixitjohn Thanks, I am not sure how much flexibility. Do you mean to move the mounting brackets?
@ at the end where you would adjust the closure screw right there there’s a lot of times there’s an adjustment you can move that will help the door slow down either out or in.
It’s that last little slam after the air slowly escapes. A marked improvement but still a little jarring with the final smaller slam
Hi rich, thank you for that question. I was able to fix that last little slam by adjusting or reattaching the closer to door jam bracket. The door jam bracket was to far away from the door. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
Thanks John.
Thanks for watching.
Thank you, just had an issue today!
I am glad it helped. Thanks for watching.
Abbreviated takeaway: If you want your door to close quickly and slam, turn the screw all the way counterclockwise. If you want it to close slowly, turn the screw clockwise. Lefty loosey, righty tighty.
You got it.
What about one that closes fine until the last few inches and then slams? I've made adjustments to the speed.
My screen door closer is 36 years old. I am not able to fine-tune mine either.
Perfectly normal. The last few inches always close hard, so that it latches.
@@rickgilbert9060 Thank you, Mr. Gilbert.
Maybe try some weather stripping
At the very end of the door closing, that last part of force. Guess that's called the "latching speed"? Is there a way to reduce the force of the end latching segment? Or does that require an entirely different pneumatic door closer?
Adjust the closer by moving it
@@fixitjohn What do you mean?
@@combee3D Hi Combee Bee, where you would screw the closer on the door frame, or where you screw it onto the door. I had the same problem when at the end it the door would smack. In my case I had to move it in and reattach it. That work for me. I hope that helps.
@@fixitjohn Ohhhhhh, so reducing the total length so the rest/locked position is within that window of slow. lmao, that's a great idea! Thank you, I will try it out!
@@combee3D it worked for me.
Thank You!!!!
I am glad it helped.
Sounds like it is still slamming. Mine closes nice and slow and looks beautiful till the last 1 inch and then bang! That’s what I want to stop. The last one I had was great and went slow till it hit the latch and just quietly latched to the end. Can’t find one like that anymore.
I finally fixed that last one inch from slamming. The hinge that the pin goes through had to be moved a little closer to the piston. It was pulled to tight when I put the pin in the piston rod.
Thank you John! 👍🏾
My pleasure!
Very helpful. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks! Very helpful!
Glad it helped!
Every YT vid gives this same explanation. What about a Wright Products closer? When old one didn’t respond to any adjustments I bought a new one. Turning the screw does adjust slow or fast but slow won’t get door to the latch. With 1/8th turns I can creep up to fully closing. But then the door is closing faster than anyone can walk through. This causes screen damage and new visitors get the back of their ankles caught under the door as they’re being pushed into the house.
You may need to adjust the piece that hooks to the closer. At 1:06 to 1:08 you will see two screws that are connected to the door that holds your closer. try loosening and adjusting that bracket. That may fix your problem. Thanks for watching.
@@fixitjohn Thanks for replying. I had repositioned the door bracket and was unable to perceive any difference in closing behavior.
After playing with speed screw and moving bracket I just assumed I was dealing with a strut that had a worn out damper. Replaced it with the same Wright Products kit and got exactly the same behavior.
11 houses, over two dozen of these type of closers so far in my lifetime and until now never had one that didn't adjust perfectly within 5 minutes.
I think several companies are making them that way now. I’m trying to find a company that has it go relatively slowly until the end and shut quickly. We got new ones and they have taken my shoe off scraped the back of my ankle tripped and and pretty much have been worthless since then because we prop them open all the time. If you have any ideas about a replacement that fits what’s needed please let me know. I have severe arthritis in my spine and fibromyalgia so being harmed by my storm door is not acceptable. Thank you, and have a great day.
Thanks for the help
I am glad it helped.
@@fixitjohnThanks, keep up the good work! 👍
Thank you! 👍
You're welcome!
is there something wrong with the inside if it still slams when I twist it at the maximum in clockwise?
Hi, E V you may just need a new closer. Before you do that take it off and squirt a couple of drops of oil in the hole. That should slow it down for a while. Good luck and thanks for watching.
There is no compression.
Hi EV did you ever fix the slamming. I had the same problem with mine on another door when replacing it. I discovered that when I installed the new one. I had pulled tension on the closer to latch it with the pin and, it slammed every time. I adjusted it to where the pins just connected with the closer without pulling the closer apart. Sorry for the late info.
My Backdoor continues to slam and I cannot tighten the screw righty tighty anymore. In what hole do I put the few drops of oil??
thank you very,very much!!!!!!!
You are welcome.
My problem i think is the frame, i cant close the door its stuck at the top of the frame im afraid its going to get bent what do i do?
Hi Linnea, it sounds like the frame is sagging. You may be able to lower your door by unscrewing it from the frame and reattaching it lower in the door frame. That might help if you have a gap at the bottom. Another solution would be to grind the top of the door down not the frame of the door. These are just some low-budget ideas. I hope this helps good luck.
Thanks
No problem
Thanks so much for the video. You just saved me over $120 which was the amount of money that the “professional that Home Depot recommended me, were hatching just for coming to my house 🙄
I am glad it helped.
Yup!!!
It works.
Thank you,
You are welcome thanks, for watching.
Adjustment is still not working for me and my closer is a brand new Wright brand. Slam. Slam. Slam. Thanks for the video, though.
Sorry to hear that
Same! Did you have the heavy duty one?
Hi KB did you ever fix the slamming. I had the same problem with mine on another door when replacing it. I discovered that when I installed the new one. I had pulled tension on the closer to latch it with the pin and, it slammed every time. I adjusted it to where the pins just connected with the closer without pulling the closer apart. Sorry for the late info.
@@fixitjohn Hi! Not sure I fixed it, but what I did was adjusted the door to close faster, which some how seems to make the big slam lesson. I did this fairly recently, so maybe it just needed to break in?
*lessen. Also, want to just give a warning to anybody out there who may have pets they don't want to get out - we have a small dog that kept sneaking out the slow closing door - scary when we have eagles and coyotes around here. So better to have a fast loud slam than what could happen with our little guy outside by himself. Think our door did get better with time.
All i saw is your handgloves blocking while you adjust the screw
Hi Husky, I know there was some bad footage that should have been cut. If you fast forward to 1 minute 57 seconds you will see the screw in question. Thank you for watching. Good luck.
Pineapples in your yard ! Where are you located
Central Florida. Thanks for watching.
Door still slams.....
Hi Gerdo, there is a bracket that connects to the door just to the right of the adjustment screw. That may help you if you move it left or right.
@@fixitjohn Thanks, quick reply, actually it's just the last 3 or 4" where the piston looses all air/compression, tried replacing, no fix apparently.
Dont buy Larsen
Thanks for the tip.
Very informative Thank you.
You are welcome
Thank you
You are welcome.