Screen door closer cylinder

[grantd]

Can someone please tell me how to lubricate a screen door closer cylinder to make it close without slamming at the end. 

[Jason]

That must be annoying @grantd. Have you tried anything yet? WD-40? Hopefully our helpful and knowledgeable community members will be able to assist you. 

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Jason

[grantd]

No, I haven’t tried WD40 as I thought I’d need something heavier, like grease, not a spray.

[elly1]

I recently had a screen door installed and the handyman had to adjust a screw near the cylinder to stop it slamming?

[Jason]

Many thanks for joining in the discussion @elly1. I'm sure @grantd appreciates the feedback. 

Welcome to the Workshop community. We're looking forward to reading more of your posts and hearing about your own projects and plans. Feel free to post whenever you have something to share or need a hand. We have loads of members sharing advice and inspiration every day.

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[Brad]

Magic spray and adjusting the screw in the end of the cylinder should fix it. I need to do some adjusting on the back door as it doesn't trip the latch all the time.

[grantd]

Magic spray??

[Brad]

WD40 or it's variants.

[grantd]

Thanks for all your help. I’ll give it a go today.

[Former Workshop member]

Was wondering this myself - hadn't got as far as inspecting the cylinder, just 'rhubarb, rhubarb' under the breath as it slams behind me when I've full hands... thank you! will now look for the screw...