Spring Door Hinge Adjustment

Always install hinges with the tension adjustment up.

Spring door hinge adjustment.

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. Free delivery with 45 order. Some spring hinges use a hex wrench aka allen wrench. Adjusting a spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed.

First you ll need to remove the tension ping from your hinge. Unscrew the locking screws from the top hinge. You can adjust the tension higher or lower by removing the pin in each hinge and adjusting the spring tension. Free delivery with 45 order.

If it does insert a screwdriver and rotate it counterclockwise to loosen it. Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2. A spring loaded hinge is ideal for use in a door leading to the basement garage entryway or any door in your home. Oil rubbed bronze double action spring door hinge model 20094 19 48 19 48.

Start by removing the locking pin photo 1. Make sure you have the proper size of spring hinges for your door size and that they were installed per the manufacturer s instructions. Adjusting your spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed. Adjusting hex head type spring hinges.

Remove the locking pin. The rule of thumb is that if you want your hinge tightened the pin needs to be moved further up the spring. Check the top of the hinge to see if it has a screw which protects the spring from being tampered with. Too low and the doors will sag if the tension is too high the doors will swing with a lot of force.

Most adjustable single action spring hinges you should not exceed three 3 holes tension for 180 degrees door opening or four 4 holes tension for 90 degrees door opening. If you re loosening the hinge the pin needs to be moved down. You can adjust the mechanism inside the hinge to increase or decrease the speed. Set the screw aside in a place where you won t lose it.