Check the top of the hinge to see if it has a screw which protects the spring from being tampered with.
How to fix spring loaded door hinge.
Unscrew the locking screws from the top hinge.
Test the door close rate.
Turn the allen wrench clockwise to compress the spring.
Using a hex wrench open the spring so you can see the tension pin.
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.
Then remove the pin using pliers.
Insert the allen wrench into the hex hole at the end of the hinge.
Rotate the wrench until the next hole comes into view and install the pin.
A spring loaded hinge should only be removed when the door is closed to avoid it slamming.
Insert the new hinge pin into the.
If the hex hole is on top sweep the handle of the wrench.
You can then remove the hex wrench and allow the spring to naturally unwind.
Remove the pin with a pliers.
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.
If it does insert a screwdriver and rotate it counterclockwise to loosen it.
Tighten or loosen in small steps.
How to tighten a loose hinge step 1.
Adjusting a spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed.
Set the screw aside in a place where you won t lose it.