Door Closers
At NYC Doors And More, our focus is on expert care for door closers in commercial settings. From adjustments to installations, we ensure the optimal functionality of heavy-duty surface closers, overhead concealed closers, and floor concealed closers
Door Closer Types
In this guide, we will explore various types of door closers and openers, providing insights into their installation and usage. Whether you’re interested in concealed options, floor-mounted solutions, or automatic door openers, find detailed information on the following topics:
- CONCEALED OVERHEAD DOOR CLOSER
- FLOOR MOUNTED DOOR CLOSER
- SURFACE MOUNTED DOOR CLOSER
- AUTOMATIC DOOR OPENER
- CONCEALED DOOR CLOSER FOR WOODEN DOOR
- FLOOR DOOR CLOSER
- CRL FLOOR MOUNTED DOOR CLOSER INSTALLATION
1. Concealed Overhead Door Closer
Concealed Overhead Closer for a Glass Door
Aluminum Overhead Concealed Door Closer
We install all types of commercial door closer including:
- Standard/traditional door closers
- Modern door closers with a cover
- Automatic door closer
- Overhead concealed door closer
- Concealed under the floor
2. Floor Mounted Door Closer
Floor closers, recessed beneath doors, mount into a cement case, covered by a threshold or plate. Ideal for heavy-duty commercial doors, offering more control than concealed or surface closers. Suitable for wood, glass, steel, aluminum, and all-glass doors
3. Surface mounted door closer
Installing a new door closer and prevent further leakage on a cast iron door.
4. Automatic Door Opener
Electric double swing door opener, automatic door operator for double doors.
An NYC Doors and More technician assesses Brooklyn Museum’s automatic swing door. During this job, our goal was to replace the automatic swing door motor and install a new motion sensor system.
5. Concealed Door Closer for Wooden Door
6. Floor Door Closer
Before – Oil Leaking Door Closer
After – New Door Closer
Here, the door closer was leaking. In addition, there was abrasive contact between the door and the floor, causing cosmetic damage to both and making the door difficult to open.
To remedy the problem, we removed the door and the old leaking closer and a installed a new door closer.
In addition, we realigned the door to ensure proper movement and minimize any more scrapes on the floor.
Hotel RIU Plaza in Times Square, NY
7. CRL Floor Mounted Door Closer Installation
Commercial door closers:
- The most common door closer installation method is standard/regular arm installation.
- Modern door closers with a cover
- Closers for automatic doors
- Concealed within a frame
- Concealed under the floor
Door closer for commercial applications
Our experts have the knowledge of providing great customer satisfaction when providing service, maintenance, door closer repair, a replacement for all types of door closers. These service of door closer installation, repair, and maintenance include:
- Incorrect door closers: Building codes require commercial doors to have commercial-grade door closers that meet certain specifications, such as strong springs that support the weight of the door. Installation of the wrong door closer can lead to damaged door components, misalignment, and possible safety hazards.
- Improper installation and adjustments: Work with door closer care experts that have the right tools, equipment, and experience installing, maintaining, and repairing indoor closers. With the proper door closer care, you can avoid a variety of possible issues, including:
- Door misalignments
- Damage to the doorframe
- Unusual door movement
- Seal repairs or oil leaks: Broken and worn seals in the door closer create a clearance gap that makes the hardware prone to damage and possible oil leaks. An oil leak may be indicative of mechanical issues with a door closer, such as missing screws, damaged O-rings, or broken seals.
- Difficult lock: A malfunctioning door closer compromises the entire door system, including the frame, lock, and it poses a safety hazard.
Closer Repair
- Loose Arm
- When a door is hitting the frame before it is completely closed and latched
- When a door requires an extra “push” to fully latch
- Vertical height adjustment
- Removing a door from a floor closer: center hung application and offset hung applications
Symptoms of Loose Arm
- The door will not fully close.
- The door will slam just before closing.
- The door will have little or no control in latch speed range. The door will “bounce” back after closing against the frame.
Symptoms of Loose Arm Locking Screw
- The door will not fully close.
- The door will slam just before closing.
- The door will have little or no control in latch speed range.
- The door will “bounce” back after closing against the frame.
- On hold open models, the door will wiggle when in hold open.
- The door will make a loud popping noise when taken out of hold open.
Overhead and Floor Closers
At NYC DOORS AND MORE we are experienced commercial door and hardware installers for schools, museums, hospitals, recreation centers, fire stations, etc.
- Floor door closer adjustment, installation and repair
- Overhead door closer adjustment, installation and repair
Door closer adjustment requires knowledge and an ability to climb up and down a ladder several times. Most of the adjustments are implemented by opening and closing hydraulic valves. When it comes to turning the screws that operate these valves, a little goes a long way. A turn of five degrees can significantly increase or decrease closing speed.
A door closer is a mechanical device that closes a door, in general after someone opens it, or after it was automatically opened. Choosing a door closer can involve the consideration of a variety of criteria. Door Closers are available in a variety of architectural finishes, door closers can be surface-mounted or concealed. Door Closers often feature dampers that offer control over the closing force and speed.
Four Styles Door Closers
- Surface-mounted
- Concealed in frame
- Concealed in floor
- Concealed hidden in the door
Door Closer Repair Service
