Clockwise gives the closer more closing power which also makes the door harder to open and turning the screw counter clockwise will give the door less closing strength and makes the door easier to open.
Regent door closer adjustment.
To adjust the door closer.
Some models have separate adjustments for sweep s which.
It is used to adjust the spring strength force to close the door.
Bring a step ladder tall enough so that you can easily reach the door closer from the second or third highest step.
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Usually the cover is plastic but it could also be metal.
If you can t see adjustment screws chances are the closer has a cover.
Different door closer manufacturers tend to produce dissimilar products but all door closers have some sort of pressure adjustment.
This article is primarily about commercial door closers but the ideas here can be applied to.
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Door closer adjustment is a skill that requires knowledge patience and an ability to climb up and down a ladder several times.
Climb the ladder and examine the closer.
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