Screen Door Closer Replacement - IFixit Repair Guide

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Screen Door Closer Replacement

Introduction

Does your screen door no longer close gently like it used to? Does it ever close behind you on

your ankle before you have both feet in the door? Not only can this be annoying but it can also

hurt! This a simple fast fix on how to replace your old screen door closer with a new one.

What you need

  1. Step 1 Door closer

    Screen Door Closer Replacement, Door closer: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Make sure the door is completely closed. push up from the bottom to remove the pin from the bracket that connects the barrel to the door frame and release the door closer barrel.

    • If the pin is under too much tension, open the door about an inch and slide the open clip (metal washer that keeps the screen door open) against the barrel and repeat step 1.

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