How To Adjust Tension On Self Closing Door Hinges

Remove the locking pin.

How to adjust tension on self closing 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. This will pull the door back towards the hinge side of the cabinet. Meanwhile use another hex key or pliers to remove the pin. Place the locking pin nearer to the door and release the spring pressure.

A correctly adjusted self closing hinge should close the door in a smooth and steady motion as well as fully engage the door latch in the strike plate. Remove the locking pin by rotating the adjustment in the direction of the jamb. Establish the hinge spring adjustment required by moving the door to its fully opened position then allow the door to closed by the action of the self closing hinge. Use the small metal tension rod that came with your hinges when you purchased them.

Find the hole that s furthest to the right in the adjustment slot. Close the hinged door all of the way. Using your screwdriver turn the front screw clockwise to bring the hinge bearing edge of the door closer to the cabinet side. I ll bet that you never knew you could adjust a self closing door hing.

To confirm that it s the adjustment tab try pulling on it with the tip of your finger. Take a moment to focus on the soft close hinge and find the adjustment tab. 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. Shut the door so that the inner cabinet or cupboard is completely concealed.

Place the pin into another hole. Insert a nail set on a hole located beside the locking pin of the hinge adjustment spring. Look on the side of the hinge near the top for a horizontal adjustment slot that has a line of holes inside. To remove the locking pin release some tension from the top of the spring hinge by rotating the spring hinge in either direction using a hex key or a screwdriver depending on the model of the hinge.

Start by removing the locking pin photo 1. Look for gray or silver plunger in the center of the hinge.