How To Adjust Tension On Self Closing Door Hinges

Insert a nail set on a hole located beside the locking pin of the hinge adjustment spring.

How to adjust tension on self closing door hinges.

Remove the locking pin. Place the locking pin nearer to the door and release the spring pressure. Meanwhile use another hex key or pliers to remove the pin. Look for gray or silver plunger in the center of the hinge.

This hole is normally located either at the top or the bottom of the hinge s housing. Look on the side of the hinge near the top for a horizontal adjustment slot that has a line of holes inside. Place the pin into another hole. Using your screwdriver turn the front screw clockwise to bring the hinge bearing edge of the door closer to the cabinet side.

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. 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. 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. Take a moment to focus on the soft close hinge and find the adjustment tab.

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. 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.

Insert a tension rod in the rightmost hole in the top hinge s adjustment slot. Find the hole that s furthest to the right in the adjustment slot. Use the small metal tension rod that came with your hinges when you purchased them. Shut the door so that the inner cabinet or cupboard is completely concealed.

Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2. Close the hinged door all of the way.