How To Adjust A Self Closing Door Hinge

Place the locking pin nearer to the door and release the spring pressure.

How to adjust a self closing door hinge.

Using your screwdriver turn the rear screw counterclockwise to pull the edge of the door closer to the cabinet. Installing a self closing hinge first place the hinges onto the door. Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2. Insert a nail set on a hole located beside the locking pin of the hinge adjustment spring.

Close the hinged door all of the way. Shut the door so that the inner cabinet or cupboard is completely concealed. Remove the locking pin. If your door is too close and needs a tiny bit more space so that opening and closing are smoother turn the rear screw clockwise to push the edge of the door outward and away from the cabinet.

Rotate the wrench a quarter turn clockwise until you hear it click into the new position. 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. Turn the wrench clockwise if you want the door to close faster. Remove the locking pin by rotating the adjustment in the direction of the jamb.

Look for gray or silver plunger in the center of the hinge. See if they line up with the nail indents from the previous hinges. Take a moment to focus on the soft close hinge and find the adjustment tab. Start by removing the locking pin photo 1.

If the door hinges do not pull the door gently against the cabinet face the hinge tension needs to be increased. Only adjust the hinge by 1 position at a time so you don t overtighten or break the hinge. If the holes align you can simply attach the hinge using the screws it came with. I ll bet that you never knew you could adjust a self closing door hin.

The hinge should be adjusted. Press the wrench down firmly to engage the locking mechanism inside the hinge. To confirm that it s the adjustment tab try pulling on it with the tip of your finger.