How To Tighten Door Hinge Spring

Insert a hex wrench into the.

How to tighten door hinge spring.

If your hinge has a tension pin inserted into the. This video shows how to adjust the door hinge spring tension using an allen key wrench. Insert a 5 32 inch hex key into the opening at the top of the spring loaded hinge if your hinge has an opening. Unscrew the locking screws from the top hinge.

Rotate the key clockwise to expose the tension holes in the side of the spring loaded hinge. Check the top of the hinge to see if it has a screw which protects. Test the door close rate. How to adjust a spring loaded door hinge.

Tighten or loosen in small steps. Remove the pin with a pliers. Changing tension with a hex wrench 1. Stand on the side of the door with the hinges and shut the door until it latches.

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. Please like share and subscribe if you found this video helpful. Close and secure the door. Insert a key from a hex key set.

Adjusting a spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed.