How to Determine Door Closer Handing

Door closers are designed to close swing doors. There are two types: electromechanical and mechanical. Electromechanical door closers are powered by electricity; mechanical door closers are controlled by internal springs and hydraulic fluid. Whether used for security, privacy, or keeping hot/cool air inside, the best door closer product will not work unless installed properly. Most door closers are “handed”, meaning they are made to close a left- or right-handed swing door.

How to Handle Door Handing

Door closers are either left or right-handed. The following door handing diagram can be used to determine proper door handing:

• First, face the door.
• Determine if the hinges are on the left or right side.
• If the hinges are on the left, and the door swings away from you, the door is left-handed. If the door swings toward you, the door is right-handed.

Push or Pull Side Mounting

• A door closer can be mounted on the push or pull side of the door. The push side of the door means the door will swing away from you when opened.
• When the door closer is mounted on the pull side of the door, the door swings toward you when opened.

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