Door Closer Adjustment Diagram. To adjust the door closer. Door closer adjustment is a skill that requires knowledge patience and an ability to climb up and down a ladder several times. Bring a step ladder tall enough so that you can easily reach the door closer from the second or third highest step.
The door closer may operate at the wrong speed or slam the door which will require adjustment or repair. Usually the cover is plastic but it could also be metal.
If you can t see adjustment screws chances are the closer has a cover.
Take your old door closer with you to the home improvement center to be sure the replacement will fit the hardware on your door. The door might close too fast or too slow slam or be hard to backcheck while closing. To adjust the door closer. But with these attributes and the appropriate wrench hex key or screwdriver you can do it yourself.
