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.

Self closing hinges have springs inside of them that force a door closed so you don t have to worry about shutting it yourself. Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2. If the door closes fast and with a bang you need to loosen the hinge spring tension. 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.

If the door does not close fully then you need to increase the tension. Start by removing the locking pin photo 1. I ll bet that you never knew you could adjust a self closing door hing. However if your door slams or doesn t latch properly as it closes you may need to use a couple of tools to loosen or tighten the spring tension.

Remove the locking pin. Step 2 increase the hinge tension. In order to tighten the hinge spring first close the door.