Spring Door Hinge Adjustment

Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2.

Spring door hinge adjustment.

Free delivery with 45 order. 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. Start by removing the locking pin photo 1. Most adjustable single action spring hinges you should not exceed three 3 holes tension for 180 degrees door opening or four 4 holes tension for 90 degrees door opening.

Check the top of the hinge to see if it has a screw which protects the spring from being tampered with. Some spring hinges use a hex wrench aka allen wrench. You can adjust the tension higher or lower by removing the pin in each hinge and adjusting the spring tension. Adjusting hex head type spring hinges.

You can adjust the mechanism inside the hinge to increase or decrease the speed. Make sure you have the proper size of spring hinges for your door size and that they were installed per the manufacturer s instructions. Always install hinges with the tension adjustment up. Remove the locking pin.

The rule of thumb is that if you want your hinge tightened the pin needs to be moved further up the spring. Adjusting a spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. A spring loaded hinge is ideal for use in a door leading to the basement garage entryway or any door in your home.

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. Oil rubbed bronze double action spring door hinge model 20094 19 48 19 48. Unscrew the locking screws from the top hinge. If you re loosening the hinge the pin needs to be moved down.

Too low and the doors will sag if the tension is too high the doors will swing with a lot of force. First you ll need to remove the tension ping from your hinge. If it does insert a screwdriver and rotate it counterclockwise to loosen it. Adjusting your spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed.