Replacing Spring Loaded Door Hinges

Stanley spring hinges are ideal for wood and metal doors medium to heavy weight doors and low to medium frequency usage applications.

Replacing spring loaded door hinges.

We have hinges to thank for our doors ability to open and close. Luckily most hinge issues have simple fixes. By code some doors in a home must use self closing hinges. Start by removing the locking pin photo 1.

A spring loaded hinge contains a spring inside the hinge cylinder that helps close a door. Solid brass heavy duty spring screen door hinge with ball finials in polished brass 1 pair 1 model 80360 003 52 51. Getting the correct tension is key to a safe and useful spring loaded hinge. These are spring loaded hinges that automatically close and latch when the door is let go from an open 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. Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2. Four steps to replace cabinet hinges. We ll walk you through the basics like how to tighten a loose hinge shim a hinge and fix a squeaky hinge.

But over time hinges can cause major door problems and prevent the fixture from functioning properly. It works by using the tension of the spring to move the door and how much tension is needed depends on the weight of the door and the desired speed of the closure. Remove the locking pin. A spring mechanism in the barrel allows the hinges to automatically close a door.

This home depot guide provides information on how to replace hinges on your cabinet doors.