Replacing Spring Loaded Door Hinges

Start by removing the locking pin photo 1.

Replacing spring loaded door hinges.

These are spring loaded hinges that automatically close and latch when the door is let go from an open position. Getting the correct tension is key to a safe and useful spring loaded hinge. Stanley spring hinges are ideal for wood and metal doors medium to heavy weight doors and low to medium frequency usage applications. We have hinges to thank for our doors ability to open and close.

A spring loaded hinge works to ensure that a door automatically closes without you having to push or pull. A spring mechanism in the barrel allows the hinges to automatically close a door. This home depot guide provides information on how to replace hinges on your cabinet doors. With field adjustable closing power the spring hinge line consists of standard commercial grade door hinges.

Solid brass heavy duty spring screen door hinge with ball finials in polished brass 1 pair 1 model 80360 003 52 51. It works by using the tension of the spring to move the door and how much tension is needed depends on the weight of the door and the desired speed of the closure. Remove the locking pin. We ll walk you through the basics like how to tighten a loose hinge shim a hinge and fix a squeaky hinge.

Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2. Four steps to replace cabinet hinges. This type of hinge is ideal for use in a door leading to the basement garage or any door throughout your. By code some doors in a home must use self closing hinges.

Luckily most hinge issues have simple fixes.