How To Change Door Sweep

Want to replace or change the damaged seal underneath your exterior door without having to take down that heavy door.

How to change door sweep. Door sweeps are installed on the bottoms of doors to prevent sound insects dust light drafts smoke and other unwanted contaminants from passing under the door. Snap in door bottoms or sweeps. A door sweep seals gaps between the bottom of the door and the threshold. You ll save money on heating and cooling as well as protect against moisture dust and insects.

Having a proper. Tap on the putty knife to move the sweep down until the fins on the bottom contact the threshold. Determine which door bottom is needed. The snap in door bottoms come in different designs and sometimes even the heights of the door sweeps will vary.

There are two main types of doors sweeps depending on the style material and size of your door. This video is for you. Watch this video to find out more. U shaped sweeps slide under aluminum or steel doors.

Close the door and insert a putty knife between the sweep and door. This is a video on how to identify and replace sweeping vinyl door bottoms. If door sweep fits too loosely a spot of adhesive or caulk may be applied between the sweep and the bottom of the door.