How to adjust self closing kitchen cabinet hinges.
How to adjust self closing door hinges.
In order to tighten the hinge spring first close the door.
Self closing hinges have springs inside of them that force a door closed so you don t have to worry about shutting it yourself.
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.
Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2.
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.
Remove the locking pin.
I ll bet that you never knew you could adjust a self closing door hing.
Step 2 increase the hinge tension.
Start by removing the locking pin photo 1.
If the door does not close fully then you need to increase the tension.