How To Fix Spring Loaded Door Hinge

Tap wood image zoom if that does not solve the problem trim pieces of shim or other small wood pieces to fit.

How to fix spring loaded door hinge.

Insert the new hinge pin into the. Check the top of the hinge to see if it has a screw which protects the spring from being tampered with. Then remove the pin using pliers. A spring loaded hinge should only be removed when the door is closed to avoid it slamming.

Insert the allen wrench into the hex hole at the end of the hinge. If it does insert a screwdriver and rotate it counterclockwise to loosen it. If the hex hole is on top sweep the handle of the wrench. Using a hex wrench open the spring so you can see the tension pin.

How to tighten a loose hinge step 1. Rotate the wrench until the next hole comes into view and install the pin. Remove the pin with a pliers. You can then remove the hex wrench and allow the spring to naturally unwind.

Set the screw aside in a place where you won t lose it. 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. Fixing springed hinges 1. Test the hinge image zoom on the latch side a door is cut at a slight bevel to make it easier to close.

Test the door close rate. Adjusting a spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed. Tighten or loosen in small steps. Unscrew the locking screws from the top hinge.