How To Fix Spring Loaded Door Hinge

Then remove the pin using pliers.

How to fix spring loaded door hinge.

Adjusting a spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed. Insert the allen wrench into the hex hole at the end of the hinge. You can then remove the hex wrench and allow the spring to naturally unwind. 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. Check the top of the hinge to see if it has a screw which protects the spring from being tampered with. Tap wood image zoom if that does not solve the problem trim pieces of shim or other small wood pieces to fit. Tighten or loosen in small steps.

Rotate the wrench until the next hole comes into view and install the pin. Place the hex wrench into the socket at the top of the spring hinge and turn in either direction to release tension on the pin. A spring loaded hinge should only be removed when the door is closed to avoid it slamming. Turn the allen wrench clockwise to compress the spring.

Set the screw aside in a place where you won t lose it. Test the door close rate. Depending on how the spring is. Remove the pin with a pliers.

Unscrew the locking screws from the top hinge. If the hex hole is on top sweep the handle of the wrench. Insert the new hinge pin into the. If it does insert a screwdriver and rotate it counterclockwise to loosen it.