FORTSTRONG Door Closer (Silver) - Automatic Door Closer Residential - Adjustable Grade 3 Size Spring - UL Listed ADA Hydraulic Door Closers Certified

This is a solid door closer.It's made of steel and not aluminum so it's going to last.It's powder coated in a metallic grey color so it's not going to rust out.It comes well packaged with everything you see in my picture except the ruler I added for size reference.Installation is straight forward using the directions including. Pay close attention to the template and the diagrams of how to position it for various situations. The template has lines that you position to the hinge edge of the door so you know your installing it where it needs to be. The arm is threaded on one end so it can extend out an extra 4 inches for a recessed door.You can mount it with the body on the door or on the door frame.It opens to nearly 180°, depending on how much you preload it.It's got adjustable speeds for closing and latching. So you can set it to close faster then latch slower for a quiet close.I am not sure how heavy of a door this could be installed on but I used it on a heavy glass and wood door to our sunroom and it doesn't have any problems.This is a quality product at a good price and represents a great value. If you need a new closer, stop looking and buy this one.

So I have two teenage boys who have set up a man cave in the basement. They go through the garage to get there, but they are CONSTANTLY leaving the garage door open. I started looking for something that would close it for them since yelling at them isnt working. I read the reviews, saw that a lot of people complained about the install, or that it was too hard to push open. I figured with teenage boys, eh, who cares they can push a little harder. So i unbox, it all looked very simple. I read the directions, it looked simple. There were also inserts explaining how to redo the install if it is too hard to open. When i found those I said AHH HA! This must be in response to the reviews! But i followed the recommended original instructions and found everyone was right. And now I have extra holes in my door. I blame myself, as much as the manufacturer as i read the reviews, i should have just did what the reviewers said. The only reason i didnt was because it is a heavy door and figured it needed the extra push. NOPE! Ok, so once i installed it a second time the default setting wasnt enough to close the door. So i decided to adjust it all the way up and test it out and would then readjusted it down to the right level. But when I tested it out on the highest speed and saw how quickly the door slammed shut i got an idea..... lets just leave it like this and scare the crap out of my teenagers that caused me to spend 70 dollars (i needed one for the basement door too) all because they wont listen. So pushing harder, and having the door swing back at them will be a reminder everytime they go to their mancave..... worked like a charm. I am now in love with this product. It works great (once you adjust it) and if you choose not to adjust it, it works as an excellent parenting tool. Thank you!

I purchased this door closer to replace an older less expensive closing mechanism. this closer is very strong and to date has performed well. It definitely closes the door with a fast swing and a slower swing at the end before latching. It's only drawback is that it is hard to open the door now because the closer pushed back. While this may be good exercise it definitely makes it more difficult to go thru the door with arms full of shopping etc. I is quiet and seems very sturdy. I likely would buy again unless I saw a better option.

I installed the FORTSTRONG Door Closer on a frequently used entry door in my home, and I’m really impressed by how well it performs for the price. It’s sturdy, adjustable fit, and gives a nice, quiet, smooth close every time—no more slamming or doors being left open.The installation instructions were clear, and it came with everything needed for surface mounting, including a detailed diagram. It’s UL listed and ADA compliant, which gave me extra confidence in its quality. I had it mounted and adjusted in under an hour, even without pro tools.This is a Grade 3 hydraulic closer, and it handles a standard residential interior or exterior door easily—but would also work well for a light commercial setting. The adjustable spring tension and sweep speed make it super versatile depending on your door weight and closing preference.The silver finish looks clean and professional, and the closer itself feels solid—not flimsy or lightweight like cheaper models I’ve tried before.If you're looking for a reliable, easy-to-install door closer for your home, office, or shop, this is a great value. I’ll definitely be grabbing another one for my garage entry.

The closer is compact and appears well made. The instructions were easy to follow and include a reversable drilling template for mounting on doors with either left or right mounted hinges. I highly reccomend this closer and would buy it again in a heartbeat.This replaced a spring loaded hinge and the difference is astounding! It closes my door quietly and completely whereas the spring loaded hinge would either slam the door shut or leave it open a crack allowing mice to sneak in. I avoided this type of closer before thinking it would be too difficult for me to install, but with this unit I could not have been more wrong. The instructions, and more importantly the drilling template, made the job quick and easy. I simply taped the template to the door, marked the screw locations, removed the template, and drilled the holes. Everything lined up perfectly and it was installed and adjusted in under 30 minutes. Initially the door was stiff to open, but after following the recommendation in the guide the door was easier to open and it still took less than 30 mjnutes to complete the job!My wife and daughter (who is no longer startled awake by the door slamming near her room) absolutely love this item, and since the door always closes completely and keeps the mice out, so do I. If this old man can install it, so can you!