Heavy Duty Commercial Door Closer, Hydraulic No Slam, Adjustable Speed, Hold Open, Silver Aluminum Steel, Indoor/Outdoor, DIY Installation

This door closer works as well as another I installed on a different door - but which cost 3x the price. Of particular note, the "hold open" feature works as advertised and the other unit didn't have this, despite being more expensive. See the pic and video for details. Since this works as well as it does, I'm giving it 5 stars. There is a bit more to the story, however. My wife finds our door somewhat difficult to open. I agree that it is a bit stiffer than the ineffective closer it has replaced, but I'm sure it will just be a week or two before we're both used to the increased opening pressure. The installation instructions are adequate but partially incomplete, requiring some skill with tools and guessing at the meaning of plans and instructions that do not state everything step by step with perfect clarity. For example, the closer is able to be installed on the right or left side of the door, near the hinges. As such, it looks the same upside down, so there's no clear way to be sure which direction it should be screwed down. Somewhere I found the only mention of the adjustment screws facing the hinges. That took 20 minutes to find, just a fun little "tip" not found in the install instructions. Nothing was precisely specified about the length or angle of the adjustable connecting arm either. I was prepared to fiddle with it to get the closing speed to be correct, but I seem to have accidentally gotten the length correct or close enough, since it worked OK with my initial guessed at length. I did have challenges most will not encounter, because I have a metal security screen door, and it's frame is not ideal for this application. I had to do some improvisation in placement on the door and door frame. Subtracting out the extra time that all took, I think it would have taken about 30 to 60 minutes for a traditional door application.

I wished to replace an old door closer that had a single adjustment screw and which would only open 90 degrees. This one was much less expensive than those advertised at local stores and had two adjustment screws and would open up to 180 degrees. I bought the small size and it handles my 30" exterior door with a very large glass paine easily. It is adjusted to close quickly and also open easily without a heavy push. This is a definite improvement over the old closer. However, the directions need to be studied carefully and may require a magnifying glass. There and three different configurations shown. I chose the Parallel Arm one for my "push" door. It requires 7 wood screws. Only six are provided. I used a large screw from the old closer to fasten the Parallel Plate. Speaking of screws, the two little machine screw used to fasten the Telescopic Arm to the Plate (four provided) look like they might strip under repeated stress and need to be replaced sometime with two short bolts with lock nuts. Maybe. But all in all, I am satisfied with its smooth, adjustable operation for the price. P S: I am disappointed that the "hold open" feature (when opening the door past 90 degrees) does not work on my door. I can adjust the door to close slowly, but not to stand open. Darn!

Terrible instructions for installation to follow. I finally installed on several tries then when done, I patched the bad holes that were drilled. It is priced good but the door's closing and clatching force/speed adjustment is never precise. It could be adjusted to work today but tomorrow the door's speed would vary again...and again...

This heavy duty door closure delivers smooth and consistent closure everytime no slamming or sudden stop. The build quality feels solid and built to last, making it perfect for both residential and commercial doors. Installation is straightforward with clear instructions, and it easily replaces old models. It fits standard door frame well and works flawlessly in daily use. 💃💃highly recommended 🥰🥰 worth any penny

They make the brand name look like “Baldwin” to be a little deceptive. Then when I received the item, the arm of the closer didn’t budge. It could not be loosened and was a comply dysfunctional item. I purchased 3 and all were the same. Scan item.

The door closer does its basic job of closing the door, but it’s nothing special. Installation was okay, not too difficult, but the instructions were a bit confusing and could definitely be clearer regarding adjustment. Once installed, the closer works, but the door doesn’t always close smoothly. Sometimes it slams shut a bit harder than I’d like, and other times it barely catches, leaving the door slightly ajar. Adjusting the tension helped a little, but I still feel like it’s not consistent. The build quality seems average not flimsy, but not very sturdy either. Over time, I’m worried it might wear out or lose its effectiveness especially on the screw mounting locations. For the price, I expected a smoother and quieter operation. In summary, it’s an okay door closer if you just need something basic, but don’t expect premium performance or durability.

Great door closer! A little challenging going to install. Took 3 times and 3 sets of holes to get the right measurements. Don’t bother with the template. Didn’t work. Recommend you install the arm to the frame first, then the base to the door so you only have to drill once.

Works great!

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