How do you stop a storm door from slamming?
November 11th, 2007 | by door |
reenie_chocolate2000 asked:
My storm door was installed a few months ago and when you open the door it slams closed. There is no way to adjust the air pressure in the door pump. Please help me because hearing the door slam everytime someone walks in the house is very annoying.
GRADY
My storm door was installed a few months ago and when you open the door it slams closed. There is no way to adjust the air pressure in the door pump. Please help me because hearing the door slam everytime someone walks in the house is very annoying.
GRADY
6 Responses to “How do you stop a storm door from slamming?”
By wizjp on Nov 14, 2007 | Reply
Call the guy who installed it. HAS to be some type of pressure adjustment on the arm or else it’s defective
By New Nana on Nov 16, 2007 | Reply
You should be able to adjust the air pressure with a screw driver in the very end of the door pump.
By renpen on Nov 18, 2007 | Reply
Sounds like the door pump as you call it is not working. If it can’t be adjusted replace it.
By John on Nov 19, 2007 | Reply
on what u are calling the pump there is a screw on the end of it tighten the screw and it wont slam anymore good luck.
By That_ blue_ eyed_ Irish_ lass on Nov 20, 2007 | Reply
Call the installer — It should still be under warranty.
The air pressure on the”door pump” is adjustable by using a screw driver and turning the little screw located at the end .
Now I do know from talking to an installer that some of these “door pump” as you call them can only be adjusted so far and sometimes the door will still slam — this is probably the case with yours . The ones that usually come with the door installations are the cheapest ones out there.
The only solution would be to replace this mechanism with a better made variety and generally at a little higher cost — these mechanisms are not expensive and can be purchased at Home Depot, Lowes or local hardware. They are Easy to install too. They come with directions.
By texlokman on Nov 21, 2007 | Reply
First, to determine of the closer (pump) is pneumatic or hydraulic, just listen. Pneumatic is pushing air, so it will sound like hissing. If pneumatic, check for cracks and feel for leaks (a light dust, like flour, can make this visable). If none, there is usually a 1/4″ flat head screw on hinge side of the closer, turn clockwise (right) until it stops. Release the door, if it still slams, the valve is blown. If the door stands open, turn the screw counter-clockwise until it slowly shuts.
When the hydraulic closer valve blows, you usually know instantly, because a orange-ish colored, slippery fluid is all over the floor. The adjustment for these are usually on active side (opening), and uses the same procedure.
If replacement is necessary, I recommend the Ryobi hydraulic closer that sells at Home Depot for around $35, I think. You would have to do some installing, as opposed to just bolting on, but it will last longer.