How To Adjust Self Closing Door Hinges

Insert a nail set on a hole located beside the locking pin of the hinge adjustment spring.

How to adjust self closing door hinges.

Only adjust the hinge by 1 position at a time so you don t overtighten or break the hinge. This hole is normally located either at the top or the bottom of the hinge s housing. If you need to push the door away turn the screw counterclockwise to bring the door in better alignment with the vertical edge of the cabinet. Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2.

I ll bet that you never knew you could adjust a self closing door hing. Start by removing the locking pin photo 1. This will pull the door back towards the hinge side of the cabinet. 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.

Place the locking pin nearer to the door and release the spring pressure. Using your screwdriver turn the front screw clockwise to bring the hinge bearing edge of the door closer to the cabinet side. Rotate the wrench a quarter turn clockwise until you hear it click into the new position.