Types of Door Closers

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Types of Door Closers
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A door closer is a device that is fixed onto a
door, to automatically close the door when it is
opened.
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Some of the different types of door closers are
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Overhead Door Closers
These are the most common type of door closers.

• The different types of overhead door closers
  include
• Regular Arm
• Top Jamb and
• Parallel Arm

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Concealed Door Closers

• Concealed door closers are fitted into the
  recesses of the door and frame.
• Therefore, they are not visible.
• Concealed door closers are ideal for interior
  doors.

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Surface-Mounted Door Closers

• These door closers are fitted to the door frame.
• They can be purchased in colors that match the
  color of the door.

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Floor-Spring Door Closers

• Floor spring door closers have a bar inside the
  closer that is fitted to the bottom of the door
  which controls the closing action.
• They are ideal for glass doors.
• These door closers have an open setting as well,
  in case the door needs to be left open.

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• Some of the advantages of installing door closers
  are
• It solves the problem of banging doors.
• Reduces energy bills by closing the door each
  time it is opened and thereby preventing the loss
  of heat or cooling.
• It protects the door from damage, when doors are
  prone to regular banging due to the wind or other
  factors.
• Door closers also provide fire safety because it
  prevents the inflow of air, thereby preventing
  the spread of fire.

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