How To Fix Spring Loaded Door Hinge

If the hex hole is on top sweep the handle of the wrench.

How to fix spring loaded door hinge. Test the door close rate. Fixing springed hinges 1. Tap wood image zoom if that does not solve the problem trim pieces of shim or other small wood pieces to fit. Place the hex wrench into the socket at the top of the spring hinge and turn in either direction to release tension on the pin.

Unscrew the locking screws from the top hinge. Rotate the wrench until the next hole comes into view and install the pin. Set the screw aside in a place where you won t lose it. Tighten or loosen in small steps.

You can then remove the hex wrench and allow the spring to naturally unwind. Remove the pin with a pliers. A spring loaded hinge should only be removed when the door is closed to avoid it slamming. Check the top of the hinge to see if it has a screw which protects the spring from being tampered with.

Test the hinge image zoom on the latch side a door is cut at a slight bevel to make it easier to close. Insert the new hinge pin into the. Using a hex wrench open the spring so you can see the tension pin. Turn the allen wrench clockwise to compress the spring.

Adjusting a spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed. How to tighten a loose hinge step 1. Depending on how the spring is. Insert the allen wrench into the hex hole at the end of the hinge.