Adjusting your Anderson storm door often involves fine-tuning its closer system to control how the door opens and closes. A common adjustment is controlling the closing speed.
Adjusting the Door Closer Speed
If your Anderson storm door is equipped with a SmoothControl Plus Close System, you can easily adjust how quickly the door shuts. The adjustment is made on the door closer itself.
Here's how to adjust the closing speed based on the information from the provided reference:
- Locate the Adjustment Screw: Find the adjustment screw on the door closer cylinder.
- Turn Right for Faster Closing: To increase the closing speed, turn the adjustment screw to the right.
- Turn Left for Slower Closing: Although not explicitly stated as making it slower, turning the screw to the left is the opposite of turning right for faster closing, implying it will decrease the speed.
- Test the Speed: After making an adjustment, gently close the door and then reopen it to observe the new closing speed.
- Readjust as Needed: If the speed isn't quite right, repeat steps 2-4, making small adjustments to the screw until you achieve your desired closing speed.
This process allows you to customize the door's closing action for convenience and safety. Remember that this specific adjustment method applies to models featuring the SmoothControl Plus Close System or similar adjustable closers.
Important Note: Always make small adjustments and test the door each time to avoid over-adjusting.
