It doesn't automatically latch when the door closes. Maybe there is a spring in it, that is not overcoming the friction. It's a typical storm door latch, push-button on the outside and a small horizontal handle on the inside.
2007-11-12 01:45:48 · 4 answers · asked by ? 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
The door closer pulls the door all the way into the door jamb. However, the interior door handle stays pushed forward until I move it myself. The dog can now jump against the storm door to open it.
2007-11-12 03:03:49 · update #1
Standard "closers" are Pneumatic. They are adjustable, from gentle to SLAMMING. OILING shouldn't be an issue for the mechanism as much as adjusting; checking the condition ofr it; the condition of the hinges; latch mechanism; striker plate adjustment; etc.
2007-11-12 02:38:57 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if external use heavy oil.
If internal use light oil or penetrating spray 1st to ungum it then a light oil.
2007-11-12 03:46:38 · answer #2 · answered by Bob S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replace it, the spring is sprung.
2007-11-12 04:03:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put it on the movable parts.
2007-11-12 01:49:14 · answer #4 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋