But installation and removal can be tricky and the hinge must be at the right tension in order to be both useful and safe.
How to adjust spring loaded hinges for doors.
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.
Start by removing the locking pin photo 1.
A spring loaded hinge can be extremely useful for doors that need to remain closed.
Installing adjusting and removing a spring loaded hinge are important skills to know.
Remove the locking pin.
Adjusting a spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed.
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.
A spring loaded hinge is ideal for use in a door leading to the basement garage entryway or any door in your home.
You can adjust the mechanism inside the hinge to increase or decrease the speed.