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.
How to adjust a door hinge spring.
A spring loaded hinge is ideal for use in a door leading to the basement garage entryway or any door in your home.
Self closing hinges have springs inside of them that force a door closed so you don t have to worry about shutting it yourself.
Start by removing the locking pin photo 1.
I ll bet that you never knew you could adjust a self closing door hing.
Adjusting a spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed.
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.