How To Fix Soft Close Door Hinges

A how to video in fixing the slamming door by adjusting the hinge tension.

How to fix soft close door hinges.

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. Start with the top hinge unscrewing it from the door and then from the doorframe. This video is filmed on a garage entry door. You only need 1 set of 2 per door to provide the protection you need.

When the door is in the open position it will expose two screws on each. Take a moment to focus on the soft close hinge and find the adjustment tab. To confirm that it s the adjustment tab try pulling on it with the tip of your finger. Screw the new hinge onto the doorframe using your level to check the alignment of the hinge until it s completely.

Various screws on the hinge can be loosened or tightened in order to change the position of the door. Internal spring hinges open the cabinet door and push it shut it again. Move the door up or down to level and then tighten the screws. Using your screwdriver turn the front screw clockwise to bring the hinge bearing edge of the door closer to the cabinet side.

This screw will move your door in or out. Self closing and soft close hinges are two types of adjustable cabinet hinges. Open the door and let go of it. Shut the door so that the inner cabinet or cupboard is completely concealed.

Therefore if your cabinet door is sagging not closing properly or has a large gap near the hinge the fix is as easy as grabbing a screwdriver and adjusting the correct screw s. Maybe one of your doors is slightly lower than the other one. Place soft close hinge damper adapter butted up in the top corner of the cabinet against the side wall and top of cabinet. Loosen all the hinges on that door.

Stop slamming doors permanently with the anti slam door device shhhtop. Open the door and hold it open with one hand. Attaches to 3 5 inch and 4 inch hinges. The process is very simple but not al.

If the cabinet door fails to close completely or fails to stay closed. Close the hinged door all of the way. Install one at the top and one at the bottom.