Installing automatic door closer how to#

Use the installation template supplied to determine the position of the door closer. The following instructions will help you install a door closer on the pull side of a door. It’s important to ensure that both the door and the door frame are in good condition and working properly before installing any hardware.

Installing automatic door closer how to#

If you are looking to install a concealed door closer, please see our article on “ how to fit a concealed door closer”. This guide will provide you with instructions to install an overhead door closer. Both these door closers are dual handed and come complete with a universal fixing pack for either push or pull side installation. If you require a door closer, we would recommend our best-selling closers: the Arrone 1500 silver overhead door closer, which is ideal for interior doors up to 1100mm or 80kg maximum or the Rutland antique brass overhead door closer, which is suitable for interior doors up to 1250mm or 110kg maximum. Each one of them offers different levels of safety, durability and functionality. There are various types of door closers available at Ironmongery Experts, such as heavy-duty door closers, medium duty door closers, light duty door closers, electromagnetic door closers, concealed door closers and floor springs. They offer various benefits, including controlling room temperature, maintaining fire safety, providing privacy and controlling noise. These closing mechanisms can also be installed in residential properties and other commercial buildings, such as care homes and hospitals. Door closers set the opening and closing speed of a door, eliminating the problem of doors being slammed against the wall by people rushing in and out. They are usually found in office buildings, where there is often a high number of people coming in and out. Door closers are the perfect solution to automatically close a door after someone has opened it.