Self Adjusting Door Hinges

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Self adjusting 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. Check the gap between the unhinged side of your door and the frame. 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. Cut 1 4 inch wide wedges from.

Self closing hinges have springs inside of them that force a door closed so you don t have to worry about shutting it yourself. Tighten the screws where each hinge attaches to the. I ll bet that you never knew you could adjust a self closing door hing. Open the door to a 90 degree angle.

Install a doorstop under the outer edge. If there s a large gap between the door and the. Remove the locking pin. Unscrew the bottom door hinge on your door.

Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2. Start by removing the locking pin photo 1. Use a screwdriver to unscrew each screw on the door hinge. Adjusting hinges on doors with big gaps 1.

Wedge the stop under the door as.