How To Remove Hinge From Self Closing Door

Self closing hinges have springs inside of them that force a door closed so you don t have to worry about shutting it yourself.

How to remove hinge from self closing door.

Remove the locking pin. A self closing hinge can be great for keeping your doors or cabinets shut without you having to slam them. Use a pliers to remove the plate covering the hinges in order to easily remove the screws holding the hinges on the door. Use small taps on with the hammer to remove the hinge pins.

Close the door and if you don t have a specific hinge pin removal tool just tap the hinge pins loose with a hammer and nail. But installing removing or adjusting said hinge takes some practice and patience. 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. Start by removing the locking pin photo 1.

Laying new carpet stripping or painting a door sanding down a. Spring hinges look like standard hinges but contain a tension spring mechanism that automatically closes a door each time it is opened. 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. You can use a hammer to remove the hinge pins after removing the cover plate but you will also need to be careful to avoid damaging the trim.

Some tips and tricks can make your self closing hinge experience easier quicker and safer.