TOP 10 best door closers for entrance doors: rating, review, price and quality

Of all the options for door devices, door closers for entrance doors require the most attention when choosing a model, installation and further maintenance.Entering a house or apartment has always been the cause of a draft. And closing heavy entrance doors is always more convenient with a door closer.

What to look for when choosing a door closer

Most recommendations boil down to the fact that the door finishing device should be selected according to braking power or, more simply, according to the weight of the door leaf. This is correct, since the main problem of entering a house is related to the presence of a draft in the doorway. Many people get into the habit of holding the doors with their hand until they are completely closed, which is not very convenient. Especially when your hands are full of things.

With the advent of the smooth finishing mechanism, many owners note how comfortable the process of entering and leaving the house has become. True, to do this you will have to look through the lists of the best door closers for entrance doors and choose a model that is not just popular, but also durable, with an increased level of security.

What is important for the design of the door closer at the entrance to the house:

1. Reliability of the mechanism. The spring and rack brake, the oil flask seal must maintain the required number of opening/closing cycles.
2. The bracket, axles and bushings of the hinges, levers (including those with a threaded rod) - everything must be made of high-quality metal. All parts must be made of steel, not aluminum, plastic or one of the light alloys.
3. A simple system for adjusting the door opening angle and adjusting the speed of the door leaf.
4. Frost resistance.The device must be adapted to operate at low temperatures.

If a closer is selected for installation on the front door of a private house, then special attention should be paid to the last item on the list. Most entrance doors, especially steel ones (reinforced type), freeze in winter. Accordingly, the oil and seals of the closer mechanism must withstand low temperatures.

Many manufacturing companies install an oil pressure relief valve in the closer drive. According to the developers, this makes it possible to protect the rod or piston seal from rupture during sudden closing/opening of the valve. The valve is usually called anti-vandal. In practice it is of no use.

Moreover, the more complex the device, the greater the chance that it will break and not last its intended service life. If you choose the right parameters for a simple door closer for heavy doors, it will work much longer than an exclusive model with a valve.

In many models you can find a useful device - an open/closed lock for the front door. This is a really useful function, and does not affect the durability of the door closer in any way. Just do not need to use a stopper as an additional lock on the front door.

For comparison: the cylindrical secret and the slide on an English lock are designed for 15-20 thousand cycles, the resource of opening/closing the stopper on the front door closer has a maximum of 1000 activations. This means that if you use the lock every day, after 3 years you will have to disassemble the mechanism in order to unlock the lock and somehow leave the house.

Power

The correct name for the parameter is resistance force. But in everyday life, as well as in construction supermarkets, the term “power” has taken root.Indicates the weight of the door leaf on which a specific model of the braking mechanism can be installed. For entrance doors in apartments, this parameter must be at least 60 kg. If there is “armor” at the entrance, then the closer must be selected based on accurate data on the weight of the door leaf.

This is the most important parameter, since the discrepancy between the characteristics of the oil (rack and pinion) brake of the closer and the actual weight of the sash should not exceed 10%. At the same time, it is better to install devices with a small margin for the entrance doors of a private house. Over time, as the racks or oil capsule wear out, the back pressure of the system and, accordingly, the efficiency of the closer decreases.

The force class is given in the description of the model or in the instructions for the closer. Usually in the form of a numerical-alphabetic index EN2-EN7. For wooden entrance doors, class E5 is suitable, for “armor” – E6-E7.

Installation type

Most models can be installed on a hatch with left or right hinges. But some manufacturing companies make good quality door closers, but only for entrance doors of their own brand. Therefore, right-handedness or left-handedness must be checked before purchasing.

There are several ways to install a door closer. You can install the body on the door, and the support bracket on the door leaf, and vice versa. These are classic schemes, and both are used for installing the device on entrance doors. Almost all door closers, with rare exceptions, are produced as universal ones. That is, they can be placed either upright or upside down. It all depends on the design of the doorway and frame.

There are also options with a bottom-mounted closer, but they are only suitable for low entrance doors. But this scheme can only be used for doors of isolated rooms or apartments.For entering the house, the lower position of the closer is considered impractical due to the large amount of dust flying in from the street.

Often apartments have double entrance doors. In this case, you have to install the closer on the door itself, and the fixing bracket on the inner surface of the door. In this case, the height of the door frame must be at least 200 cm, otherwise the system of levers overhead will cause discomfort.

We read: Do-it-yourself door closer installation.

Rating of quality door closers for entrance doors

Most door devices of acceptable quality are represented by several brands of European and Chinese manufacturing companies. On the door hardware and door closers market you can find a few successful models made in Russia. The price of such mechanisms is lower than their Chinese counterparts, despite the fact that all components are made in China.

Nora-M 510 line “URBORNIZATION”

Closer with oil chamber. The design was developed in the Russian Federation, the production of components and parts is located in China. Class EN1-EN3. The device is designed for smooth braking of entrance doors made of wood and metal, with a maximum weight of up to 60 kg.

The device was included in the rating due to its long service life - 700-750 thousand closing/opening cycles. This is almost twice as much as crazy door closers for armored entrance doors.

Advantages of NORA-M:

1. Easy installation. All that is needed for installation is 4 self-tapping screws on the body plus 2 on the support bracket. Tighten the nut on the rotary rod.
2. There are no complex parts in the design of the closer, therefore repair comes down to replacing the seal on the oil piston.
3. Light weight – 1.1 kg.
4. There is an adjustment of the speed of slamming and closing the door leaf.
5. The closer can operate in temperatures down to -45OWITH.

NORA-M is liked to be placed on the entrance doors of small shops and offices with a large number of visitors. The manufacturer provides a 36 month warranty. Price 1600 rub.

DORMA TS Compakt EN4

Closer from the famous German brand “DORMA” - a manufacturer of door locks and closing devices. The parameters of the device allow it to be installed on door leaves up to 110 cm wide and weighing 80-120 kg. The design is based on a hydraulic braking system, so the device is compact and lightweight. Weight – 1.34 kg, height and width of the case – 50x100 mm.

The device can be adjusted for different speeds of closing the door leaf, at maximum opening angles and in the “latching” mode. The only negative is that the entrance door closer remains operational only up to -25 OC. Therefore, the device is more suitable for installation in regions with warm climates.

A big plus of the model is the neat appearance of the closer. It cannot be praised for its outstanding design, but this is not necessary for a door device. More importantly, the model as a whole creates the impression of an addition to the front door, an integral part of it. This is a good solution for those who do not like to place a huge complex-shaped building above the front door.

DOORLOCK DL300S

Chinese device for entrance doors weighing up to 125 kg and door leaf width up to 125 cm. The design uses a mechanical brake and a sliding hinge on the rod.

The closer turned out to be quite reliable. According to reviews, there are practically no malfunctions in the operation of the mechanism even after the warranty period has expired.

Many users choose DOORLOCK DL300S as an inexpensive and, most importantly, reliable alternative to hydraulic mechanisms.

The entrance door finishing system remains operational even at minus 40OC, although according to the passport the maximum temperature is -35 OC. The only drawback of the closer is considered to be sensitivity to dust, so the mechanism must be periodically blown with compressed air and lubricated with grease once a season.

Price – 5000 rubles, manufacturer’s warranty – 5 years.

GEZE TS4000 EN1-6

Smooth braking device for armored heavy doors. A hydraulic capsule with a double valve is used. The closer allows you to smoothly close a door leaf weighing up to 140 kg, even in strong gusts of wind or in the presence of a draft. The maximum width of entrance doors is 140 cm.

The weight of the mechanism is 3 kg, so the installation diagram is top, on the door frame. Easily repaired without replacing hydraulic fluid. It is allowed to install on entrance doors in unheated rooms. Can be used in temperatures as low as -30OWITH.

According to reviews, the GEZE TS4000 is one of the most reliable, which is not surprising. The door closer is designed and manufactured in Germany; there is no production outside the country of development.

Price – 13,900 rubles, warranty period – 24 months.

DORMA TS68 EN4

The simplest version of a door device, developed in Germany, country of manufacture: China. A classic version of a door closer for an apartment in a multi-storey building. Present in all ratings and tops. For an ordinary cottage, country house or dacha (garage) it is better not to install it, since the lower temperature limit is only minus 25OWITH.

Design Features:

1. The brake mechanism is spring-hydraulic.
2. The maximum weight of the door leaf is 120 kg, recommended - 80 kg.
3. Weight 1.45 kg, dimensions – width 88 mm, height – 70 mm.
4. The design allows you to adjust the opening speed.

There are no additional functions. The developer of the door device tried to make it simple and reliable. So that the system can work with entrance doors even under conditions of an extremely large number of openings/closings. Recommended for installation in offices and small shops.

Painted in a pleasant white color, the design is ideal for metal-plastic entrance doors.

Price – 3800 rubles, warranty for 2 years of operation.

ISPARUS 430

Powerful door closer for insulated or reinforced type entrance doors, with a maximum weight of up to 110 kg, leaf width – 125 cm. It is an all-weather type, made according to class EN3-EN5.

The braking mechanism is an oil capsule with a piston. Unlike most inexpensive hydraulic closers, it has protection against overheating, including in contact with an open combustion front.

Works at low temperatures down to -45OC, in the heat up to +60OC. Resource for operation cycles – 500 thousand complete openings of entrance doors. It is possible to regulate the speed of closing the door leaf and the smooth “slam” of the leaf to the frame.

The repair is complex and will require a complete replacement of the seals and hydraulic fluid.

The price of the device is 1450 rubles, the warranty period is 3 years.

DOORLOCK DL70

A lightweight version of the Chinese door closer for entrance doors. The device operates on a hydraulic brake, is designed for door leaves up to 90 kg and a width of 110 cm. Today it is one of the best inexpensive and reliable universal door closers.The device can be installed on reinforced metal, wood or metal-plastic doors.

Design class – EN 4, maximum operating temperature -35OC. The closer is quite light, weighing 1.46 kg.

The DL70 device is somewhat different from most DL brand devices. The closer does not have functions for regulating the closing speed of entrance doors. The developer independently determined the optimal speed and recorded it in the parameters of the hydraulic capsule bypass jet.

The result is a design that is simpler and more reliable to operate than most competitors with multiple control points. Since the device is used on relatively light entrance doors, there is no particular discomfort. But reliability increases several times.

Price – 1400 rubles, warranty period – 5 years.

GEZE TS3000 EN3

A relatively inexpensive door closer of good quality, class EN3. The price is almost half lower than other models of the same brand. It is based on a rack and pinion brake with an oil damper. Produced in Germany.

Designed for installation for doors weighing up to 90 kg and a width of 110 cm. The main advantage is the polished design. It is possible that this particular model served as a prototype for the creation of a fairly large number of door closers from Chinese brands.

The design provides the ability to regulate the speed of closing the door leaf at different angles. Sliding rods are considered not the best solution for entrance doors. But considering that the rail is installed in the upper part of the door frame, neither dust nor snow particularly affect the operation of the closer. All you need is an additional layer of insulation to minimize the freezing of water vapor on the draft.

The price for the door closer is 6,200 rubles, 2-year warranty. The actual service life, according to reviews, is at least 10 years.

APECS DC-20.6/1400/160

Closer from a well-known Russian manufacturer of door hardware, locks, and hinges. The device operates on a hydraulic drive and is used for finishing entrance doors weighing 100-120 kg, with a leaf width of up to 140 cm.

The design provides for separate adjustment of the closing speed, the slam when the doors are slammed, and the braking when the door wing swings open.

One of the few models in the APECS line equipped with a rotary rod lock. Due to the reinforced levers and body, the mechanism turned out to be quite heavy - 3.25 kg.

APECS DC-20.6/1400 is often purchased not only for home use; many car enthusiasts install the device on a garage door or on the entrance gate of a barn (garage).

Price – 4200 rubles, warranty from APECS for 3 years of operation.

Maxbar TS 2000 VBC EN2/4/5

A door leaf finishing device with a rack and pinion drive and a spring. Can be used for left and right hinged doors. Installed only according to the top scheme. Designed to work with massive door leaves weighing up to 150 kg. The maximum sash width is up to 125 cm.

You can adjust the opening speed ranging from 15O up to 180O, after the door enters sector 0O-15O, there will be a soft closing with a smooth stop of the sash. The aftershock is adjusted separately.

The closer is capable of operating in temperatures down to -30OC. Can be installed on the entrance doors of private houses located in southern latitudes. In conditions of middle and northern latitudes, the “aftershock” may work too slowly, not completely.

Choosing which closers are best for entrance doors is not easy.Almost all of them are similar to each other, both in appearance and design. And you need experience in order to understand how to choose correctly and navigate the characteristics. The only difference is the quality of manufacturing of parts and the ability to “keep” the established settings unchanged.

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Which door closer models, in your opinion, make sense to install on entrance doors, and which ones do not? Tell us about your installation experience and what nuances you should pay attention to first.