Tighten Door Hinge Spring

Look at the top of the hinge for the hex key opening.

Tighten door hinge spring.

Rotate the key clockwise to expose the tension holes in the side of the spring loaded hinge. If the opening is horizontal you ll need the tension lever that came with your hinge. This video shows how to adjust the door hinge spring tension using an allen key wrench. Most adjustable single action spring hinges you should not exceed three 3 holes tension for 180 degrees door opening or four 4 holes tension for 90 degrees door opening.

Insert a key from a hex key set. Free delivery with 45 order. Unscrew the locking screws from the top hinge. Check the top of the hinge to see if it has a screw which protects.

If your hinge spring opens at the top insert your hex key into this opening. Remove the locking pin popular videos sorry the video player failed to load. How to adjust a self closing spring hinge yourself 1. Satin chrome adjustable spring door hinge model 16123 15 98 15 98.

Please like share and subscribe if you found this video helpful. Now turn the spring to expose the next coil either tightening or loosening depending on the adjustment you want. Tighten or loosen in small steps. Always install hinges with the tension adjustment up.

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. Free delivery with 45 order. Adjusting a spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed. Close the door completely.

Changing tension with a hex wrench 1. Some spring hinges use a hex wrench aka allen wrench. Adjusting hex head type spring hinges. Stand on the side of the door with the hinges and shut the door until it latches.