Why Should I Choose the Same Type & Size of Storm Door Closer as My Original One?

Not all storm or screen doors are the same – yours might differ from your neighbors by size, weight, or both. Similarly, storm or screen door closers are manufactured differently to accommodate these variations between storm or screen doors. As such, storm door closers generally fall between the categories of standard or heavy closers.

When the time comes to replace your storm or screen door closer, it would be wise to choose the same type and size of door closer that was originally installed by your door manufacturer. If your storm or screen door is made of heavier materials, your door manufacturer likely would have installed a heavy door closer, while standard-weight storm doors require a standard closer like the SK9600. Should you choose to change your closer, you would want to look for a door closer of a similar caliber.

Although a heavy storm door closer with a lightweight door might sound like a good idea in theory, wherein it might last longer and perform better, this theory unfortunately fails in practice. You might find the door slamming shut behind you too quickly, potentially damaging the door itself in the process (and possibly harming anyone trying to walk through it), and the door would also be too difficult to open. In this instance, a door closer like our light-to-standard duty SK9 would be the ideal choice to operate your storm or screen door with ease.

Nowadays, it is all the easier to find high-quality storm or screen door closers of a similar size and type to that of your original closer, making it the ideal time to replace models damaged by age with something more resilient like our heavy BK1730 in Matte Black, which comes with a convenient quick release spring that allows the door to close without manual adjustment.

If you are having trouble picking out the right door closer for your needs, you can browse our catalog which comes with a convenient guide on how to identify your current door closer.

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