Removing Self Closing Door Hinges

How to install adjust or remove a self closing hinge installing a self closing hinge.

Removing self closing door hinges.

How to adjust a self closing spring hinge yourself 1. Loosen the hinge pin 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. Stand on the side of the door with the hinges and shut the door until it latches. Pop the old pin out of the hinge using a small screwdriver and a hammer.

The simple way to remove a door photo 1. The correct way for removing cabinet doors from its hinges. Shows to remove the hinges from the a self closing door. The correct way for removing cabinet doors from its hinges.

How to remove a self closing door. Close the door completely. Using a hex wrench open the spring so you can see the tension pin. Remove the locking pin popular videos sorry the video player failed to load.

You can then remove the hex wrench and allow the spring to naturally unwind. Check the top of the hinge to see if it has a screw which protects. Stick the end of the screwdriver in the bottom of the hinge and tap the pin out. Determine the adjustment needed by attempting to close the door.

Then remove the pin using pliers. Shows to remove the hinges from the a self closing door. It is likely to bend. A spring loaded hinge should only be removed when the door is closed to avoid it slamming.

Insert a hex wrench into the. First place the hinges onto the door. Avoid using a regular nail to knock out the hinge pins. Most important are a hammer and a wedge nail punch or nail set to knock the pin out and a screwdriver to further pry it once it s partway out.

Replace the pin with the self closing. Laying new carpet stripping or painting a door sanding down a rubbing edge there are any number of reasons to take a door off its hinges. Use a door stop to prevent accidental closing open the hinge adjust the tension adjustment device with allen wrench clamp the hinge remove the hinge screws disengage the clamps remove the door stop remove the door replace the screws hinges re attach the door. Changing tension with a hex wrench 1.

If it closes too. Unscrew the locking screws from the top hinge. Before you take to removing the hinge pins it s good form to make sure you have all the things you ll need with you.