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QuestionDoes the closer on an automatic storm door eventually wear out?Community AnswerYes, it may wear out, but a good closer should last many years.
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QuestionI installed a storm door and there is a gap under the sweep. How do I fix it?Community AnswerRemove the screws (usually two); drill two new holes through the sweep and into the door. Reattach the sweep. No one will notice the two empty holes.
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QuestionWhen installing the storm door, how far out do I set the adjustment screw?Community AnswerSlowly start adjusting the screw out while, at the same time, opening your door so that the door shuts all the way without you pulling it in. If the door shuts too fast, the screw is out too far.
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QuestionHow do I stop it from raining between my exterior door and the storm door?Community AnswerLoosen the screws that hold the storm door down all the way around and have a friend hold the door a half inch off the wall in its position. Apply a bead of clear silicone behind the storm door frame all the way around the left, top, and right side of the door. Tighten the door back down.
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QuestionHow do I install the plastic strip that covers the screws on the top and sides of the door?Community AnswerSlide one edge in, then push on the opposite side; it should fit in place. Do that all the way up the door, and gradually press in place.
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QuestionMy storm door is going to be in an inside corner. Can I install it where it opens away from the corner if it would be opposite of the main door?Community AnswerWhile most people prefer to have the door hinged on the same side as the main door, it is not "incorrect" to hinge it on the opposite side, especially if there are obstructions or architectural reasons.
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QuestionHow is the spring foam installed to keep a storm door from opening too wide?Community AnswerYou can install a door chain on it, which comes with the door. It's adjustable. One part is screwed to the door, and the other part to the jamb close to the top inside.
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