Greenstar Touch 'n Hold Smooth Door Closer - Single Kit (White) - Standard-Duty Door Closer with Touch-Button Hold Open Feature & Smooth Closing Motion – for (Medium & Lightweight) Storm, Screen Doors.

Why I tried the Touch ’n Hold closer

My storm door sits between a busy kitchen and the driveway, so it gets propped open for groceries, kids, and deliveries—and it needs to close gently the rest of the time. I installed the Touch ’n Hold closer to replace a tired standard closer that was slamming, bouncing off the latch, and refusing to stay put when I needed it to. After several weeks of daily use, it’s become one of those small upgrades that quietly fixes three annoyances at once: holding the door open hands-free, closing smoothly without a bounce, and fitting where the old hardware lived without drama.

What I installed it on

I mounted the closer on a mid-weight aluminum storm door with glass inserts—typical residential construction, not overly heavy. The kit is standard-duty and designed for medium and lightweight storm/screen doors; for heavy, full-view glass doors or wind-prone exposures, I generally recommend two closers or a heavy-duty unit. This kit is a single closer in white.

Installation: straightforward and flexible

The install is uncomplicated if you’ve hung a storm door before—or even if you haven’t. My entire swap took about 25 minutes, using:

• Drill with small pilot bit
• Phillips screwdriver
• Tape measure and pencil
• Level (optional, but it helps)

A few notes from the process:
- Reuse vs. new holes: The jamb bracket and door bracket dimensions lined up closely enough with my previous closer that I reused existing holes on one side and drilled fresh on the other. If your door is from a major manufacturer (Larson, Andersen, Pella, EMCO, and others), odds are decent you’ll get a straightforward fit.
- Top or bottom mount: I chose a bottom mount so I can tap the hold-open button with my foot when my hands are full. Top mounting works the same; it’s really about access and preference.
- Orientation and clearances: Make sure the body sits parallel to the door and the piston rod isn’t rubbing any trim. A misaligned closer can cause binding and poor closing performance.
- Touch button position: Confirm the button is easy to reach when the door is open to the angle you typically use.

The kit includes the necessary brackets and pins; there’s no need to source oddball fasteners. The printed guide is serviceable, but the mechanism is simple enough that most DIYers won’t need more than the included diagram.

Everyday use: smooth and predictable

The standout experience here is the closing action. With some closers, you get a strong start, a mid-swing pause, and then a last-second slam into the latch. The Touch ’n Hold closer evens that out. The swing is steady and quiet, and the final six inches resist just enough to avoid a rebound. On my door, it consistently latches even if there’s a bit of house pressure pushing back.

You can fine-tune the speed with a small adjustment at the end of the tube. A quarter-turn makes a noticeable difference, so go slowly: set it just fast enough to overcome any gasket or latch friction without slamming. I ended up slightly faster than the out-of-box setting for reliable latching in colder weather.

The hold-open feature: genuinely useful

The touch-button hold-open is the other reason to choose this closer. Tap the button at any point during opening and the door will stay at that angle—anywhere from a crack for ventilation to fully open. To release it, nudge the door a little farther open; the hold disengages automatically and the door resumes its normal close. That “nudge to release” behavior is intuitive and spares you from hunting for a slide stop or push-button near the hinge.

One tip: the button is only for holding the door open; pressing it during the closing cycle won’t release the hold. If you want to drop the door from a held position, give it that slight push open and let the mechanism do the rest.

Compatibility and fit

As a replacement, this closer is a strong fit for common storm door hardware. The finish is a clean white that disappears against a light door and trim. If you’re matching darker or specialty finishes, you’ll want to check available colors in the same line, but the white option is neutral and tidy.

Because it’s standard-duty, it’s best suited for:
- Aluminum or composite storm/screen doors
- Average-width doors with typical glass/screen inserts
- Homes not exposed to constant high winds

If your door is notably heavy or you have an exposed, gusty entry, add a second closer or consider a heavy-duty version to avoid overworking a single unit.

Adjustments and maintenance

Any closer benefits from tweaks after a week of settling. Here’s what kept mine performing well:
- Speed setting: Start slow and increase until the door reliably latches. Over-tightening the adjustment can cause slamming or shortened service life.
- Door alignment: If the latch is misaligned, no closer will make it close properly. Confirm the strike plate and latch engage smoothly before blaming the closer.
- Light lubrication: A quick wipe on the piston rod and a drop of silicone or light machine oil on the pivot points every few months keeps the motion consistent. Avoid heavy grease that attracts grit.

In regular use, the mechanism has stayed consistent. On a very cold day I noticed the door hesitate slightly mid-swing—common with hydraulic closers—but it still latched. A minor speed tweak compensated for seasonal changes.

Where it falls short

No product is perfect, and this one has a few boundaries:
- Not for heavy doors: It’s standard-duty by design. If you need to tame a heavy full-glass storm door, look to a beefier closer or run two.
- One-speed adjustment: You get a single control for overall closing speed. Some premium closers offer separate “sweep” and “latch” adjustments, which provide finer control. If you want that granular tuning, this isn’t the tool.
- Requires occasional maintenance: A quick lubrication routine helps preserve smooth closing and positive latching. That’s an extra step a few times a year, though it’s a two-minute task.

Small usability details

• Hold angle: Being able to lock the door at any angle is more useful than it sounds—especially for ventilation without the door fully open.
• Foot-friendly: Bottom mounting is worth it if you frequently have your hands full. The touch button is easy to nudge without scuffing the door.
• Quiet operation: The closer reduces the “rebound and rattle” that makes storm doors feel cheap. It adds a little perceived quality to the entry.

Value and who it’s for

For a modest price, the Touch ’n Hold closer delivers three things I value in everyday hardware: easy installation, a useful feature that solves a real annoyance, and reliable, quiet behavior. It’s an obvious upgrade over basic spring or budget hydraulic closers, especially if you’re replacing a unit that either slams or won’t latch.

I’d choose it for:
- Homeowners with a medium or lightweight storm/screen door that needs a hands-free hold-open
- DIYers who want a clean swap with existing brackets from major brands
- Anyone tired of doors bouncing off the latch or not staying put during loading/unloading

I’d look elsewhere (or add a second closer) for:
- Heavy full-view doors
- Wind-exposed entries where a single standard-duty closer will struggle
- Users who want separate sweep and latch speed adjustments

Recommendation

I recommend the Touch ’n Hold closer for most standard storm and screen doors. It installs without fuss, the hold-open button is genuinely handy, and the smooth closing behavior solves the bounce-and-slam problem that plagues budget closers. As long as you match it to an appropriately weighted door and perform light periodic lubrication, it’s a reliable, low-cost upgrade that makes a high-traffic entry feel calmer and more controlled.