Tightening Up Door Hinges

Tighten the hinge screws in the door and the jamb.

Tightening up door hinges.

If one is loose remove two or more screws and try driving in longer screws. If the hinge screws have been loose for only a short time you may need to tighten them with a screwdriver. This type of hinge is ideal for use in a door leading to the. Tighten the screws on the hinges as much as possible and then try closing the door to see if the problem is fixed.

A spring loaded hinge contains a spring inside the hinge cylinder that helps close a door. First check that the hinge screws are tight. If your door rubs near the top or drags on the floor use a screwdriver not a drill to tighten the screws. Make sure all the screws are tight.

Check that the door fits correctly. Open the door grasp it by the lock edge and move it up and down. With a drill you re more likely to over tighten the screw and strip the screw holes or chew up the screwheads. Tightening the door hinges may solve the problem by pulling the door back toward the jamb the hinged part of the frame so it no longer catches on the frame when you try to close it.

If not you might need a bit more shim or to add a small one to the center hinge which will allow a balancing between the two. Next add a piece of wood shim or other hard material behindthe hinge. How to adjust a spring loaded door hinge. If a door binds open it grasp the knob and lift up to see if a hinge is loose.