You can adjust a door closer using only a ladder and the appropriate tool screwdriver hex key or small wrench by making small turns less than 1 4 turn of one of the adjustment screws.
Adjust door closer strength.
You might need to remove the cover to access the adjustment screw if you don t see it while the cover is on.
Some door closers have a case that covers the cylinder and bracket.
It is used to adjust the spring strength force to close the door.
These screws will control the door s closing speed delay and latching speed.
This video shows you how to adjust the tension on your automatic door closer.
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.
Different door closer manufacturers tend to produce dissimilar products but all door closers have some sort of pressure adjustment.
This video shows you how to adjust the tension on your automatic door closer.