What Is a Screen Door Closer?
A door closer for screen door is an automatic mechanism that regulates closure speed and prevents slamming. Most are pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders mounted on the door and frame. Waterson takes a different path:
- Spring loaded soft close design built into the hinge body.
- No bulky cylinder hanging on the frame.
- Adjustable tension panel for precise sweep and latch control.
- Durable 304 & 316 stainless steel construction for exterior performance.
It’s not just a screen door closer — it’s an engineered hinge system that integrates closer, spring, and optional hold-open in one component.
Are All Screen Door Closers the Same?
No. Most screen door closers are commodity-grade cylinders:
- Limited cycle life (often 1–2 years).
- Visible, bulky hardware.
- Narrow adjustability.
Waterson screen door closers heavy duty are different:
- Tested endurance for hundreds of thousands of cycles.
- Soft close function built into the hinge itself.
- Minimal profile — nothing to break, rust, or obstruct the opening.
That’s why professionals specify them where durability and aesthetics both matter.
How Do I Stop My Screen Door From Slamming?
A slamming screen door means the closer can’t control momentum. The solution is soft close technology:
- Spring + damper integration slows the final inches before latching.
- Numerical tension adjustment lets you fine-tune swing speed.
- Quiet close action reduces noise, protects the frame, and extends hardware life.
With Waterson, you don’t need an overhead cylinder — the hinge does the work.
How Long Do Screen Door Closers Last?
Typical screen door closers last 3–5 years (see Waterson warranty), often less in exterior environments. Waterson heavy duty closers use SS304/316 stainless steel, delivering:
- Weather resistance in coastal or humid climates.
- Longer service life with less maintenance.
- Backed warranty that exceeds the commodity 1–2 year cycle.
This isn’t disposable hardware — it’s built for long-term reliability.
How to Adjust Tension on Screen Door Closer?
Adjustment is simple and tool-driven:
- Use a 5mm hex wrench on the numerical panel.
- Increase tension: Turn to a higher number (0,1,2,3…).
- Decrease tension: Depress the hex socket, turn back down (e.g., 7→6→5).
- Safety note: Never force from N to 7 or 7 to N — this voids warranty.
This screen door closer adjustment system lets you dial in the exact sweep, latch, and backcheck strength for your door. Watch Waterson Hinge Tension Adjustment here.
Waterson Screen Door Closer Heavy Duty Applications
- Residential screen door closers
- Storm screen door closers
- School exterior screen door closers
- Hospital exterior screen door closers
- Commercial screen door closers
- Coastal screen door closers
- High wind exterior screen door closers
- Black screen door closers
- Stainless steel screen door closers
- Brass screen door closers
- Bronze screen door closers