A spring loaded hinge can be extremely useful for doors that need to remain closed.
How to adjust adjustable spring door hinges.
I ll bet that you never knew you could adjust a self closing door hing.
Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2.
Over time homes can settle unevenly and heavy doors can pull on hinges causing the door to stick and rub.
Start by removing the locking pin photo 1.
But installation and removal can be tricky and the hinge must be at the right tension in order to be both useful and safe.
Remove the locking pin.
Adjust 1 8 up and down and 1 8 side to side.
If your door won t close tighten the screws on the hinges and replace the middle screw on the top hinge with a 3 inch 7 6 cm screw.
If the self closing door to your garage isn t closing hard enough to latch properly or the door slams shut you can adjust the spring hinge tension with a hex wrench and pliers.
Our adjustable hinges allow the door to be moved up and down and side to side in the frame to maintain alignment and help keep the door performing beautifully.
Self closing hinges have springs inside of them that force a door closed so you don t have to worry about shutting it yourself.
Adjusting a spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed.
The best way to adjust the hinges on your door depends on what kind of problem your door has.