How To Fix Hinges On Storm Door

A heavy wind can catch a storm door and whip it open like a sail tearing out the closer mounting bracket and cracking the door frame.

How to fix hinges on storm door.

Remove the old closer bracket screws and bracket. The hinge rail may possibly be bent or even broken. Using the screwdriver tap the hinge pins to remove them. Consult your larson storm door owner s manual for instructions on replacing the hinge rails.

Unscrew the hinge that you want to replace from the wall and the storm door. Pull out the piston pin and discard the old bracket. Lock the storm door all the way open. Since you will not be needing the hinge.

Order new hinge rails through larson see resources. Fortunately these parts including the latch hinge and closer are easy to repair or replace. But oftentimes storm doors are made with flimsy parts. Whether bent or broken you must replace the hinge rail for the storm door to work properly.

How to fix a broken hinge on a storm door step 1. The first thing to do is remove the door so use the. Storm doors are a key factor in protecting your home from the elements. Unscrew the broken hinge parts from the wall and from your storm door.

If left unrepaired the hi. Install new storm door hinges. The lowest hinge pins upper lower broke causing the door to bind when closing.