How To Adjust Self Closing Door Hinges

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.

How to adjust self closing door hinges.

Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2. If the door does not close fully then you need to increase the tension. I ll bet that you never knew you could adjust a self closing door hing. If the door closes fast and with a bang you need to loosen the hinge spring tension.

How to adjust self closing kitchen cabinet hinges. 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. Insert a nail set on a hole located beside the locking pin of the hinge adjustment spring.

If you need to push the door away turn the screw counterclockwise to bring the door in better alignment with the vertical edge of the cabinet. Step 2 increase the hinge tension. Self closing hinges have springs inside of them that force a door closed so you don t have to worry about shutting it yourself.