How To Adjust Door Closer On Storm Door. Note the speed at which the storm door closes. A stool or a ladder:
Drill with phillips head bit; Using a flathead screwdriver, tighten screw (turn clockwise) to raise tension and slow speed of door closing action. Adjust the force with which the door latches, or swings from 15 degrees to fully closed, by changing the latch speed.
The most common door closer adjustments are:
Locate the tension adjustment screw on the end of the door closer. Turn the screw clockwise to tighten and make the door close slower. Loosen the screws that attach the bracket to the door and move the bracket further out (toward the door handle). Pilot holes into the wood and drive in no.