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Door Closer Repair in Alabama

A door closer has one job and two failure modes: it lets the door slam, or it does not shut the door at all. Both are worth fixing quickly, because a door that does not close properly is not secure and, on a fire door, is not doing its safety job.

  • 316 Alabama communities
  • Homes & businesses
  • Repair first, replace last

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Door Closer Repair

Most closers do not need replacing. They need adjusting. There are usually three valves controlling sweep speed, latch speed and backcheck, and the majority of closer complaints come down to those being set wrong or drifting over time.

The closers that do need replacing usually announce it by leaking oil. Once the seal inside the body has failed there is no rebuild worth doing on a standard surface closer, and topping it up is not a thing.

We work on surface mounted closers, concealed overhead units in aluminum storefronts, and floor closers under commercial entrances, and we set them to meet accessibility opening force requirements.

Alabama is not one climate. Salt air on the coast, expansive clay through the Black Belt and the Birmingham metro, hard freezes on Sand Mountain and blowing sand in the Wiregrass all attack doors differently, and the right repair changes with them. Pick your city below for what we see locally.

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What we repair

  • Closer adjustmentSetting sweep speed, latch speed and backcheck correctly for the door and its traffic.
  • Surface closer replacementNew surface mounted closers sized correctly for door width and weight.
  • Concealed closer serviceOverhead concealed closers in aluminum storefront doors repaired or replaced.
  • Floor closer repairServicing and replacing floor-mounted closers under heavy entrance doors.
  • Arm and bracket replacementReplacing bent arms, broken forearms and failed mounting brackets.
  • Hold-open arm serviceRepairing and adjusting hold-open functions.
  • Spring hinge and closer conversionReplacing failed spring hinges with a proper closer where the door needs it.
  • Delayed action setupAdding delayed closing for accessibility so people have time to get through.
  • Accessibility force adjustmentSetting opening force to meet accessibility requirements without losing reliable latching.
  • Fire door closer complianceMaking sure fire-rated openings close and latch fully every time.
  • Mounting repairRepairing or reinforcing door and frame where closer fasteners have pulled out.
  • Wind and stop protectionFitting overhead stops so wind cannot destroy the closer arm.

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Common faults

  • The door slamsLatch speed valve out of adjustment, or a closer that has failed internally.
  • The door does not close the last inchClosing force is too low, or the door is binding on the frame in the final approach.
  • Oil running down the door or the wallFailed seal inside the closer body. The unit needs replacing.
  • The door is very hard to push openCloser over-tensioned, often to compensate for a door that will not latch.
  • The door slams open against the wallBackcheck has failed or is not adjusted, and the arm and frame are taking the impact.
  • The closer arm is bentThe door has been forced open past its stop, usually by wind or by a cart.
  • The hold-open function has stopped workingWorn hold-open mechanism in the arm.
  • The door closes fast then stops shortMismatched sweep and latch speed settings.

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How we work

  1. Watch the door close, twiceThe speed of the last few inches and the first few tells us most of what we need to know before we touch a valve.
  2. Rule out the door before blaming the closerA door binding on the frame makes a perfectly good closer look weak, and turning the closer up is the wrong answer.
  3. Adjust before replacingMost closer complaints are solved with valve adjustment, and we do that first.
  4. Size the replacement properlyCloser size depends on door width and weight and on whether it faces exterior wind. Undersized closers fail early.
  5. Set for people, not just for latchingThe door needs to close and latch every time and still be openable by someone with limited strength.
  6. Fit a stop where it is neededA door with no stop will destroy its own closer the first time the wind catches it.

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Door Closer Repair FAQs

My door slams every time. Can that be adjusted?

Almost always. There is a latch speed valve on the closer that controls the last few inches, and it has probably drifted or been set wrong. Adjusting it takes minutes and saves your frame, hinges and hardware from a lot of abuse.

There is oil dripping from my door closer. Can it be refilled?

No. Closers are sealed units, and once the seal fails the closer is finished. Refilling is not possible on standard units and the unit needs replacing.

My door does not close all the way. What is going on?

Either the closing force is too low, or the door is dragging on the frame in the last few inches. In your area we see the second one often, because a frame that has moved makes a good closer look weak.

Why is our door so heavy to open now?

Somebody has probably turned the closer up to force a door that was not latching. That is treating a symptom, and it makes the door difficult for customers and staff. Fix the latching problem and the closer can come back to a reasonable setting.

Do door closers need different settings in summer and winter?

They can. The hydraulic fluid thins in heat and thickens in cold, so a closer set perfectly in your area in August may close too slowly in January. Quality closers hold their setting better across the temperature swing.

Our fire door is propped open. Is that a problem?

Yes, and it is one of the most common code violations we see. A fire door that cannot close and latch is not doing anything. If it gets propped because it is hard to use, that is the problem to solve.

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Door Closer Repair by city in Alabama

The Tennessee Valley

Hot, sticky summers followed by genuine winter freezes.

The Shoals

River humidity, hard winter freezes and heavy spring rain.

The Sand Mountain And Lookout Mountain Plateau

Plateau winters that run colder than the valley floor.

The Appalachian Foothills

Foothill freeze-thaw with heavy spring and fall storms.

The Birmingham Metro

Red clay soil movement, long humid summers and sudden cold snaps.

West Alabama

Heavy rainfall, high humidity and an active storm season.

The Black Belt

Expansive prairie clay that moves foundations year to year.

The River Region

Long hot summers, heavy thunderstorms and tropical leftovers.

East Central Alabama

Humid summers, mild winters and a busy spring storm season.

The Wiregrass

Extreme summer heat, sandy soil and inland hurricane effects.

The Alabama Gulf Coast

Salt air, extreme humidity, sand and hurricane season.

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Other services

  • Sliding Door Repair

    Sticking, jumping, or dragging sliding glass doors put back on smooth-rolling track.

  • Door Lock Repair

    Deadbolts, latches, cylinders and strike alignment repaired on residential and commercial doors.

  • Door Frame Repair

    Rotted, split, kicked-in and out-of-square frames rebuilt so the door fits again.

  • Door Handle Repair

    Loose, broken and seized handles, knobs and levers repaired or replaced.

  • Door Hinge Repair

    Sagging doors, stripped hinge screws, squealing pins and worn knuckles put right.

  • Patio Door Repair

    Sliding, French and multi-panel patio doors repaired, realigned and resealed.

  • Door Glass Repair

    Broken, cracked and fogged door glass replaced, including tempered and insulated units.

  • Commercial Door Repair

    Hollow metal, aluminum and high-traffic doors kept working for businesses and property managers.

  • Storefront Door Repair

    Aluminum storefront entrances repaired: pivots, closers, locks, glass and alignment.

  • Automatic Door Repair

    Automatic sliding and swing doors, operators, sensors and safety systems serviced.

  • Screen Door Repair

    Sliding screens, storm doors and screen panels rescreened, rerolled and rehung.

  • French Door Repair

    Sagging, dragging and drafty French doors realigned, resealed and rehung.

  • Interior Door Repair

    Sticking, sagging, rattling and damaged interior doors made to work properly again.

  • Exterior Door Repair

    Front and back entry doors resealed, realigned, reinforced and repaired.

  • Window Repair

    Sashes, balances, glass, seals and hardware repaired on residential and commercial windows.

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