Things You'll Need:
- Electric drill Drill bits Screwdrivers (phillips and straight-edge) Weatherstripping
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Step 1
Check the automatic closure device, usually located at the top of the door. Sometimes the plate that attaches to the door comes loose. Look carefully for loose or missing screws. Also check the plate that attaches to the door jamb from the pneumatic cartridge.
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Step 2
Check the hinges to see if they are all tightly attached to the door and door frame. If loose, tighten them. If the door is made of metal and the hinges are so loose that they have to be moved, be certain that when you drill new holes into the metal, the pilot holes are sufficiently smaller than the metal screw. If you have to move hinges, take the door down and place it on a pair of sawhorses.
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Step 3
If the storm door comes in a pre-hung metal frame, check to see it this frame has not come loose. If it has, reattach it to the frame of the house. You will most likely need wood screws that are drilled through the metal frame of the door and into the wooden frame.
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Step 4
Check the glass area for cracks. Many storm doors come with an air-sealed double-pane system for a window. If these glass units crack or break, take them to a hardware store or glass shop for repair. Several metal latches hold the glass and metal unit in place.
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Step 5
Check the latching and locking system to ensure that the door remains closed after it has been shut. This is the last step in the overall process of examining your storm door.
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Step 6
Make sure the weather stripping on the main door is intact and functional. There are many different types of weather stripping available. Replace defective areas with the same type.
