Heres a Simple Hack to Install a Wind Chain

This has been sitting on my counter for months. Just couldn’t completely understand directions but this was super helpful. Thank you so much!!!

I've watched at least 3 other "how to" videos on this....this one is the clearest and easiest to follow...thanks

" If you don't have the time to do it right......when are you going to have the time to do it over" Nice!! 😁

I have never responded to any “how to” videos but this one deserved a comment. After spending way to much time trying to install this wind chain I came across this video. What a precise and simple solution! Thank you for doing this video.

Thank you.. I'm just an old senior woman. I bought one of these and it has laid on my kitchen table for months cuz I couldn't understand how to install. I just now installed mine by myself thanks to your informative video... new subscriber here......

I know how to read fairly well. I even taught Language Arts in my "pre-retired" days, however . . . I recognized the words on the instructions that came with my door stop but I have my doubts as to whether the person who wrote them ever attempted to follow them. Your video was very helpful and free of confusingly vague statements. I'm glad you didn't edit out your wrestling match with the spring. It's very helpful to see that there may be steps in the process that require patience and extra effort to get the job done properly. Thank you for your help. Now I'll move on to the next project: Replacing the section of gutter that the storm door damaged because there was no wind chain attached!

I bought one of these on Amazon, and was scratching my head as to how to install. No instructions included !! This video is exactly what I needed - nice job !!!

Awesome video, clear and concise! I no longer have to worry about my patio door being ripped off it's hinges with the next big wind gust. Thank you so much.

My door opener said "use a wind chain to protect it". The wind chain was a bag with the chain and screws. This video is very easy to follow.

A simple process explained perfectly and easy enough that anyone can understand. I’m a Painter /Handyman and loved how simple you made this.

Finally someone who actually does it.

This was Def the better install vid on YT. I've always hated that small spring attachment and the nail. Good idea to use a screw and mount to the side jamb to keep out of the way

The process works as he described it. It did take some fiddling with the spring but it was all very doable.

I watched several videos on how to install the wind chain, but none of them were clear. However, I came across this video that explained everything perfectly, and I followed it exactly. As a result, my installation was 100% perfect. Great job on creating such a helpful video, and of course, thank you!

I'm a senior citizen who recently bought a fixer upper home and have been doing a lot of the simpler repairs and improvements myself. I just ordered a storm door safety chain on eBay. It came in a plastic bag with no instructions!😮 Thank you for your video. I can't wait to install it in the manner you've shown. This was the best video I found on YouTube. Wish me luck!!

My “fav” video to install crash chains - thanks ! Tips : When searching for a crash chain install tutorial, I discovered that many - if not most were REPLACING the common crash chain ! I decided to find something more heavy-duty for my new steal, insulated exterior doors & found “Ram Pro Chain Crash Door Stop” - the links are MUCH thicker & have large springs on BOTH ends. I used 1/8” (3mm) “Quick Links” to attach my smaller center spring - this way I can easily detach when needing the door to stay open at times, with ease.👍🏻

Just used your video to successfully install a wind chain, THANK YOU!!!! 😊

I'm not a pro but here is my common sense theory on how the chain should be installed. The wind chain should be installed so that at it's maximum extension (spring fully compressed), the door does not open further than the door closer's maximum extension allows the door to open. So if the door closer only lets the door open to 90 degrees, then the chain should be installed so the door can only open to something less than 90 degrees when the spring is fully compressed. Otherwise if a gust off wind blows the door open the closer will be overstressed and something has to give.

Love it! Love it! Love it! Even professionals have temp setbacks. “Attaching spring to chain” 😂 Yes, elevator music would help. Great vid.

Nice tip that many don't think much about. Thanks for sharing 👍 your expertise.