How To Fix Spring Loaded Door Hinge

Test the hinge image zoom on the latch side a door is cut at a slight bevel to make it easier to close.

How to fix spring loaded door hinge.

Turn the allen wrench clockwise to compress the spring. You can then remove the hex wrench and allow the spring to naturally unwind. Depending on how the spring is. Rotate the wrench until the next hole comes into view and install the pin.

If your hinge has a tension pin inserted into the side of the hinge you need to pull the pin from the hinge with needle nose. Set the screw aside in a place where you won t lose it. Remove the pin with a pliers. If the hex hole is on top sweep the handle of the wrench.

Adjusting a spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed. Insert the allen wrench into the hex hole at the end of the hinge. Test the door close rate. A spring loaded hinge should only be removed when the door is closed to avoid it slamming.

How to tighten a loose hinge step 1. Fixing springed hinges 1. Then remove the pin using pliers. 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.

Tap wood image zoom if that does not solve the problem trim pieces of shim or other small wood pieces to fit. Unscrew the locking screws from the top hinge. Using a hex wrench open the spring so you can see the tension pin. Check the top of the hinge to see if it has a screw which protects the spring from being tampered with.