How To Tighten Door Hinge Spring

Rotate the wrench until the next hole comes into view and install the pin.

How to tighten door hinge spring.

Tighten or loosen in small steps. Look at the top of the hinge for the hex key opening. 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. Test the door close rate.

Adjusting a spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed. Changing tension with a hex wrench 1. Please like share and subscribe if you found this video helpful. This video shows how to adjust the door hinge spring tension using an allen key wrench.

Stand on the side of the door with the hinges and shut the door until it latches. Insert a key from a hex key set. Insert a hex wrench into the. Insert a 5 32 inch hex key into the opening at the top of the spring loaded hinge if your hinge has an opening.

How to adjust a spring loaded door hinge. Close and secure the door. If your hinge has a tension pin inserted into the. Check the top of the hinge to see if it has a screw which protects.

Rotate the key clockwise to expose the tension holes in the side of the spring loaded hinge.