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Common door faults
Leaking door closers often go unnoticed. Here is what to look for, and why it matters.
Leaking door closers
A small leak is a real hazard.
Leaking closers are a maintenance problem that may often go unnoticed. When a closer leaks, it is a potential hazard to people entering and leaving through the doorway.
Floor mounted and transom closers
Harder to spot, and more costly to ignore.
With floor mounted closers, and with concealed transom closers mounted in the head of the frame, it is harder to see that the unit is leaking. Both are usually fitted to doors that open both ways.
If you have an armour plate glass door in your building, you will have one of these two fitted. If the door starts slamming, contact us immediately, as this can have serious repercussions. The door could break, and these are very expensive to replace.
Warning signs
Signs your door needs attention.
Oil leaking from the closer
Leaked oil makes floors slippery, and the closer loses control of the door.
The door slams shut
A slamming glass door can break, and these are very expensive to replace.
The door does not latch
If a security door does not close properly every time, the site is not secure.
Catching on the floor or frame
Usually an alignment problem, or worn hinges, pivots or other hardware.
Not always the closer
We find the real cause.
A leaking door closer is only one of many possible causes of a door not closing correctly. Door alignment and other worn or faulty hardware could be the cause.
For example, if the latch is not aligned properly, it may create enough friction to stop the door from latching. We understand the subtlety of each of these problems.
If you see any sign of an oil leak, contact us for a free quote. We can rectify the problem before injury or damage occurs.
Seen oil, or heard a door slam?
Contact us for a free quote before injury or damage occurs.