Start by removing the locking pin photo 1.
How to adjust spring loaded hinges for doors.
Remove the locking pin.
A spring loaded hinge can be extremely useful for doors that need to remain closed.
Adjusting a spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed.
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.
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 your hinge has a tension pin inserted into the side of the hinge you need to pull the pin from the hinge with needle nose pliers.
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.
Installing adjusting and removing a spring loaded hinge are important skills to know.
I ll bet that you never knew you could adjust a self closing door hing.
Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2.