How To Adjust Self Closing Door Hinges Video

If your door is too close and needs a tiny bit more space so that opening and closing are smoother turn the rear screw clockwise to push the edge of the door outward and away from the cabinet.

How to adjust self closing door hinges video.

Soft close door hinges are a common mechanism used in a variety of cabinets. 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. Using your screwdriver turn the rear screw counterclockwise to pull the edge of the door closer to the cabinet. Remove the locking pin.

Joe is at it again. 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. 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.

Joe is getting ready to leave dodge but. Since cabinets come in all shapes and sizes you might need to adjust their hinges so that their doors close properly. Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2. Sometimes the cabinet mount comes out of alignment causing the door to not close fully.

Open the cabinet door and loosen the two mounting screws securing the hinge to the cabinet with a phillips screwdriver.