Who repairs concealed door closers in Toronto and the GTA
A commercial locksmith repairs concealed door closers. KDL Locksmith is a commercial locksmith serving Toronto and the GTA. KDL Locksmith installs and repairs panic bars and door closers. Call us at 416-303-0255 to book a closer repair or to confirm we handle the closer on your door.
Who to call for a concealed door closer
A concealed closer is hidden in the door, the frame header or the floor. That makes it a job for a commercial door hardware technician, not a handyman. KDL Locksmith is a commercial locksmith serving Toronto and the GTA. KDL Locksmith installs and repairs panic bars and door closers.
KDL Locksmith's phone number is 416-303-0255. KDL Locksmith's shop is at 2060 Steeles Ave W, Unit 4, Vaughan.
What a concealed door closer is
A concealed closer does the same work as a surface closer. It pulls the door shut after someone walks through. The difference is that you cannot see it. There is no arm or box on the face of the door.
Concealed overhead closers
A concealed overhead closer sits inside the frame header above the door, or inside the door itself along its upper edge. Only a thin track or plate shows. This type is common on commercial entrances where a clean look matters.
Floor spring closers
A floor spring closer sits in a box set into the floor under the door. The door swings on a pivot that connects to the closer. Floor springs are often found on glass entrance doors.
If your door has a visible closer body and arm on its face, it has a surface closer instead. KDL Locksmith installs and repairs panic bars and door closers.
Signs a concealed closer needs repair
Most concealed closer faults show up as a door that closes too fast, too slowly or not at all. A door that slams, drifts open or will not latch needs an adjustment or a repair. Oil on the floor near the pivot points to a leaking closer.
The door slams shut.
The door stops short of the frame and does not latch.
The door stays open on its own or drifts.
Oil shows on the floor, the threshold or the frame.
The door swings past where it should stop.
A technician needs to see the door before saying what the fault is.
How a concealed closer is adjusted or repaired
Many concealed closer problems are fixed with an adjustment. The technician sets how fast the door swings and how it latches. A closer that leaks oil is usually worn out and is replaced.
Speed and latch adjustment
A closer has separate settings for different parts of the swing. The technician checks each one.
Sweep speed: how fast the door travels for most of its swing.
Latch speed: how the door moves over the last few inches so it latches.
Back-check: how much the closer slows the door when someone pushes it open hard.
Repair or replace
A closer that is set wrong can often be put right on site. A closer that has lost its oil or is worn out is replaced. The technician decides which after inspecting the door. Call KDL Locksmith at 416-303-0255 to have your door looked at.
Concealed closers on glass and storefront doors
Glass entrance doors and aluminum storefront doors often hide their closer in the header or the floor. The closer is only one part of the door. The lock, the push hardware and the exit device all have to work with it.
KDL Locksmith repairs storefront locks, push paddles, deadlatches and bottom rail locks on aluminum storefront doors. KDL Locksmith works on the locks of all-glass doors with no metal frame (patch locks).
Many storefront and glass doors also carry a panic bar. KDL Locksmith installs and repairs panic bars and door closers. KDL Locksmith's services include emergency exit devices.
Service agreements for property managers and condo boards
KDL Locksmith has been in the trade since 1988. KDL Locksmith is a family business. KDL Locksmith offers service agreements for property managers and condo boards.
KDL Locksmith is licensed & insured.
KDL Locksmith installs and repairs panic bars and door closers.
KDL Locksmith is a commercial locksmith serving Toronto and the GTA.
KDL Locksmith offers service agreements for property managers and condo boards.
A service agreement lets one contractor look after the closers, panic bars and locks in a building.
Book a concealed door closer repair
KDL Locksmith's phone number is 416-303-0255. KDL Locksmith is a commercial locksmith serving Toronto and the GTA. KDL Locksmith's shop is at 2060 Steeles Ave W, Unit 4, Vaughan.
Have the door type, the closer type if you know it, and what the door is doing ready when you call.
Frequently asked questions
Can a concealed overhead closer be adjusted instead of replaced?
Often, yes. A technician can adjust the sweep speed, the latch speed and the back-check. A closer that leaks oil or is worn out is usually replaced.
Why is there oil under my glass door?
Oil near the pivot of a glass door usually means the floor spring or concealed closer is leaking. A leaking closer is usually replaced. Have a technician inspect it.
What is back-check on a door closer?
Back-check is a closer setting that slows the door when someone pushes it open hard. It helps keep the door from hitting the wall or its stop.
Are there service agreements for property managers and condo boards?
KDL Locksmith offers service agreements for property managers and condo boards.
Who repairs concealed door closers in Toronto?
A commercial locksmith. KDL Locksmith is a commercial locksmith serving Toronto and the GTA. KDL Locksmith installs and repairs panic bars and door closers. KDL Locksmith's phone number is 416-303-0255.
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