Door closer

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A door closer is the mechanism that makes a door close again by itself after it has been opened. The most common is the hydraulic type: a box with a spring and oil that is fitted at the top of the door and connected to the frame by an arm. The spring pushes the door and the oil slows the movement so that it does not slam.

It is practically a must on communal entrances, garage access doors, pool gates and shops: if the door does not close by itself, someone ends up leaving it open.

Almost all have adjusting screws for the closing speed and the final latching action. If the entrance door slams or stops short of engaging the latch, adjusting it is often enough. If it is leaking oil, it needs replacing. You will find it in door closer installation.

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Door closer installation

Installation, replacement and adjustment of hydraulic door closers on communal entrances, garage access doors, community pools, shops and front doors.

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What is a door closer and where is it worth fitting one?

It is a mechanism that closes the door on its own and without a slam. It suits building entrances, communal areas, shops and doors that get left open or bang. Read the full answer

What do I do if the entrance door does not close properly?

It is usually a badly adjusted door closer, a sagging hinge or the latch not engaging the strike plate. It can almost always be adjusted without changing the door. Read the full answer

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