Most homes have storm doors to protect main doors and allow for airflow when the weather is warm. But, keeping storm doors or screen doors open with your hands full can be a hassle. Shutting the door behind you with your hands full can also be a problem. If you have pets at home they may be tempted to take advantage and run out the door while you’re preoccupied. You may also lose your balance and fall while carrying groceries in and trying to hold the door open.
The easiest solution is to install a spring hinge door closer to every door that is used on a routine basis or every doorway where a storm door is installed. Spring hinge closers are easy to install and inexpensive to purchase. There is really no reason why you cannot have a more functional storm door that is safer and makes it easier to bring in items from the car or easier when you’re carrying a small child.
One of the advantages of a spring hinge closer is that it closes gently in most instances, instead of slamming behind you. If you work late or get up early and don’t want to wake the rest of the household, this is a must-have piece of hardware.
Another advantage is that it can be propped open for moving furniture and larger items through doorways. It will stay in place until you move the slider back. This helps keep elbows and hands from getting scraped by screen doors when moving items through doorways. So, the spring hinge closer can be considered a safety feature as well.
Spring hinges can be installed on aluminum or steel framed storm doors They can also be installed on wood framed screen doors. Many homeowners install them on all their storm doors, for convenience and ease of getting through the doors without hassle.
Spring hinges are inexpensive and easy to install. The process requires no more than some basic tools and no more than 15 minutes of your time. they are well worth the time and effort to install on screen or storm doors because they are handy for so many occasions when you need your hands free.
Don’t get caught again trying to juggle the groceries and the screen door, while fumbling with the lock on the main door. A spring hinge door closer lets you get in without the door closing on your back or behind.