We service every part of Andalusia, including Downtown Andalusia and the courthouse square, and the nearby Covington County towns like Opp and Florala.
Between the established parts of Andalusia and the newer subdivisions, we see two different kinds of failure: worn-out frames on one side of town and worn-out hardware on the other.
Tell us what the door is doing and we will tell you what it needs.No guesswork over the phone, no pressure.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895What Andalusia customers call us about
These are the door closer repair faults we are called out to most often in Andalusia. If you recognise one, the underlying cause is usually the second half of the line.
- The closer works well cold and slams when hotFluid thinning with temperature in a unit whose valves can no longer compensate.
- Screws pulling out of the door or frameCloser mounting has failed, often because the closer was undersized for the door.
- The door closes fast then stops shortMismatched sweep and latch speed settings.
- There is a knock at the end of the opening swingNo backcheck, or backcheck that has failed, so the arm is bottoming out.
- A fire door that stays openSerious safety issue: failed closer or a hold-open that should be releasing.
- The door slamsLatch speed valve out of adjustment, or a closer that has failed internally.
One call gets you an answer.We will tell you what is wrong and what it takes to fix.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895How conditions in Andalusia affect door closer repair
The Wiregrass gets punishing summer heat and enough tropical rain that hurricane remnants are a normal part of the year, not an exception. Sally and Michael both did door and window damage this far inland.
Water running down a door face and into a surface closer body corrodes the internals and the mounting fasteners, and a closer that has been wet repeatedly usually fails at the seal.
Direct sun heats a closer body and thins its fluid, so a door on a sunny elevation closes noticeably faster in the afternoon than it does in the morning and can start slamming.
It is why the same repair done properly in Andalusia lasts, and the same repair done cheaply does not.
Local factors we account for in Andalusia: heavy rainfall and sun and heat load — typical of the Wiregrass.
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Click to Call (205) 619-2895Our door closer repair services in Andalusia
- Arm and bracket replacementReplacing bent arms, broken forearms and failed mounting brackets.
- Concealed closer serviceOverhead concealed closers in aluminum storefront doors repaired or replaced.
- Fire door closer complianceMaking sure fire-rated openings close and latch fully every time.
- Delayed action setupAdding delayed closing for accessibility so people have time to get through.
- Surface closer replacementNew surface mounted closers sized correctly for door width and weight.
- Spring hinge and closer conversionReplacing failed spring hinges with a proper closer where the door needs it.
- Hold-open arm serviceRepairing and adjusting hold-open functions.
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Click to Call (205) 619-2895How a Andalusia door closer repair visit works
- Watch the door close, twiceThe speed of the last few inches and the first few tells us most of what we need to know before we touch a valve.
- Rule out the door before blaming the closerA door binding on the frame makes a perfectly good closer look weak, and turning the closer up is the wrong answer.
- Check for the simple faultsLoose arm fixings, a bent forearm or a seized pinion account for a lot of closers that look dead.
- Match to the opening's dutyA fire door, an accessible entrance and an internal office door have different requirements, and the specification follows the door.
- Set for people, not just latchingOpening force is checked so the door is usable by everybody, then latch speed is set so it still closes properly.
- Reinforce the mountingOn a hollow door we fit a backing plate rather than driving screws into a skin that will pull out again. We look at how much sand is reaching the opening, since sometimes a sweep or a threshold change does more good than new hardware.
Most doors we see are repairable.Call and find out before you price a replacement.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895What affects the cost of door closer repair in Andalusia
We would rather tell you what drives the price than quote a number that turns out to be wrong once we see the door. On a door closer repair job in Andalusia, the main variables are these:
- the size and weight of the door and its exposure to wind
- whether the mounting has to be repaired or reinforced
- adjustment versus rebuild versus full replacement
- adding overhead stops or hold-open functions
- surface, concealed or floor mounted closer type
Call and describe what the door is doing. In most cases we can tell you over the phone which of those applies to you before anyone drives out to Andalusia.
Most doors we see are repairable.Call and find out before you price a replacement.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Areas we cover for door closer repair in Andalusia
Our Andalusia service area includes Downtown Andalusia, the courthouse square and the East Three Notch corridor and the surrounding Covington County communities, out around the Covington County Courthouse square, Point A Lake and the Three Notch Museum.
We also cover the nearby Covington County and the Wiregrass communities listed further down this page.
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Click to Call (205) 619-2895Door closer repair in Andalusia: questions we get asked
How long do door closers last?
A good quality closer on a properly hung door can run for well over a decade. A cheap closer on a heavy exterior door in Andalusia might last a couple of years, especially if it is fighting a misaligned door.
There is oil dripping from my door closer. Can it be refilled?
No. Closers are sealed units, and once the seal fails the closer is finished. Refilling is not possible on standard units and the unit needs replacing.
My door slams every time. Can that be adjusted?
Almost always. There is a latch speed valve on the closer that controls the last few inches, and it has probably drifted or been set wrong. Adjusting it takes minutes and saves your frame, hinges and hardware from a lot of abuse.
What size closer do I need?
It depends on the door width, weight and exposure. Exterior doors in Covington County also need to handle wind, and an undersized closer on a windy exposure gets destroyed.
Can I adjust the closer myself?
The valves are accessible, but they are easy to over-adjust and some closers will lose their spring tension entirely if a valve is backed out too far. If you are not sure which valve does what, it is worth a call first.
Do door closers need different settings in summer and winter?
They can. The hydraulic fluid thins in heat and thickens in cold, so a closer set perfectly in Andalusia in August may close too slowly in January. Quality closers hold their setting better across the temperature swing.
One call gets you an answer.We will tell you what is wrong and what it takes to fix.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Other door repair services in Andalusia
- Sliding Door Repair Andalusia
Sticking, jumping, or dragging sliding glass doors put back on smooth-rolling track.
- Door Lock Repair Andalusia
Deadbolts, latches, cylinders and strike alignment repaired on residential and commercial doors.
- Door Frame Repair Andalusia
Rotted, split, kicked-in and out-of-square frames rebuilt so the door fits again.
- Door Handle Repair Andalusia
Loose, broken and seized handles, knobs and levers repaired or replaced.
- Door Hinge Repair Andalusia
Sagging doors, stripped hinge screws, squealing pins and worn knuckles put right.
- Patio Door Repair Andalusia
Sliding, French and multi-panel patio doors repaired, realigned and resealed.
- Door Glass Repair Andalusia
Broken, cracked and fogged door glass replaced, including tempered and insulated units.
- Commercial Door Repair Andalusia
Hollow metal, aluminum and high-traffic doors kept working for businesses and property managers.
- Storefront Door Repair Andalusia
Aluminum storefront entrances repaired: pivots, closers, locks, glass and alignment.
- Automatic Door Repair Andalusia
Automatic sliding and swing doors, operators, sensors and safety systems serviced.
- Screen Door Repair Andalusia
Sliding screens, storm doors and screen panels rescreened, rerolled and rehung.
- French Door Repair Andalusia
Sagging, dragging and drafty French doors realigned, resealed and rehung.
- Interior Door Repair Andalusia
Sticking, sagging, rattling and damaged interior doors made to work properly again.
- Exterior Door Repair Andalusia
Front and back entry doors resealed, realigned, reinforced and repaired.
- Window Repair Andalusia
Sashes, balances, glass, seals and hardware repaired on residential and commercial windows.
Door Closer Repair near Andalusia
We cover the surrounding Covington County and the Wiregrass communities as well:
- Door Closer Repair in Opp
- Door Closer Repair in Florala
- Door Closer Repair in Greenville
- Door Closer Repair in Georgiana
- Door Closer Repair in Luverne
- Door Closer Repair in Evergreen
- Door Closer Repair in Troy
- Door Closer Repair in Brundidge
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