From the Familyhandyman.com
Stop under-the-door-leaks
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| Photo 1: Adjust the threshold Raise or lower the threshold by turning the adjustment screws. |
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| Photo 2: Replace the door sweep Peel out the old door sweep. Tap in the replacement sweep and staple the ends with a couple of 1/2-in. staples. |
If you can feel the breeze and see daylight under your entry door, it’s costing you big-time. It also means you need to adjust your door threshold or install a new door sweep. Door sweeps start at $10. Usually, the hardest part about replacing the sweeps is taking off the door. Start by adjusting the threshold. Newer versions have screws that raise and lower the threshold. Turn all of the screws until the door opens and closes without much drag and any draft is eliminated. If that doesn't work, or your threshold doesn't have adjustment screws, replace the door sweep.
Close the door and pop out the hinge pins with a pin punch to remove the door. Set the door on a work surface and remove the old door sweep. Caulk the ends of the door, then install the replacement sweep. Some sweeps are tapped into place and stapled along the door bottom; others are screwed to the side along the door bottom.
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