How To Fix A Glass Door Hinge

You may need to add a second screw.

How to fix a glass door hinge.

If you have a glass to glass hinge it is best to call a professional to do this for you. You may need to add a second screw. They will generally require cutting a new piece of glass just to replace the hinge because of their design. If a hinge is all you need first take a look to see if it s a job you can do on your own.

How to tighten a loose hinge step 1. Inspect the door hinge and look for where it is loose or hangs off of the door or doorjamb. Turn the screws counterclockwise so that they are loose but do not remove them. Like the sticking door the answer to a sagging door is to tighten the screws.

Find the screws that connect the glass door to the frame at the hinges. The hinge can slide down over time so loosening adjusting and tightening can solve the problem. Test the hinge image zoom on the latch side a door is cut at a slight bevel to make it easier to close. Tighten screws gradually and watch the trim to make sure you don t.

Drill through the jamb countersink the screwhead with a countersink bit. To ensure long lasting silence tap the. Inspect the hinge to see if it is missing the pin which is the long metal rod that holds the two halves of. Drive a screw near the middle of the area where the door is rubbing.