How can I adjust the closing speed of my door closer?

Adjusting the closing speed of a door closer can be done in three basic steps:

1. Identify the adjustment screws on the door closer: The first step is to locate the adjustment screws on your door closer. Most door closers have two independent screws for regulating the closing speed, the “closing speed adjustment screw” and the “latch speed screw.”

2. Adjust the closing speed adjustment screw: This screw controls the speed at which the door travels through the first two thirds of the closing cycle. Turn the screw clockwise to decrease the speed, or counterclockwise to increase it.

3. Adjust the latch speed screw: This screw regulates the speed for the last third of the closing cycle. Here too, turning clockwise slows the closing process and turning counterclockwise speeds it up.

Please remember to make changes carefully and in small increments to ensure long-lasting functionality of your door closer. After each adjustment, check the operation of the door to make sure the speed meets your requirements.