Self Adjusting Door Hinges

Install a doorstop under the outer edge.

Self adjusting door hinges.

Unscrew the bottom door hinge on your door. Set up a power or cordless drill with a screw tip attachment. 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. Wedge the stop under the door as.

I ll bet that you never knew you could adjust a self closing door hing. Tighten the screws where each hinge attaches to the. Use a screwdriver to unscrew each screw on the door hinge. Check the gap between the unhinged side of your door and the frame.

Open the door to a 90 degree angle. Remove the locking pin. Trace half of the hinge on a. Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2.

How to adjust entry door hinges 1. However if your door slams or doesn t latch properly as it closes you may need to use a couple of tools to loosen or tighten the spring tension. Start by removing the locking pin photo 1. 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 hinges on doors with big gaps 1.