How To Adjust Spring Loaded Hinges For Doors

This video shows how to adjust the door hinge spring tension using an allen key wrench.

How to adjust spring loaded hinges for doors.

You can adjust the tension higher or lower by removing the pin in each hinge and adjusting the spring tension. 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. Too low and the doors will sag if the tension is too high the doors will swing with a lot of force.

If the door has 3 hinges usually the ones on top and bottom are the only ones you need to adjust. If you tightened the top hinge turn the bottom hinge clockwise by the same amount. Close and secure the door. If you re loosening the hinge the pin needs to be moved down.

Please like share and subscribe if you found this video helpful. Remove the pin with a pliers. Adjusting your spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed. First you ll need to remove the tension ping from your hinge.

If your hinge has a tension pin inserted into the. Refer to the hinge instructions for the recommended tension for the spring hinge. Otherwise turn the wrench counterclockwise to relieve tension from the hinge. The rule of thumb is that if you want your hinge tightened the pin needs to be moved further up the spring.

Remove the locking screw from the bottom hinge and insert the hex wrench in the hole. How to adjust a spring loaded door hinge. Insert a 5 32 inch hex key into the opening at the top of the spring loaded hinge if your hinge has an opening.