How To Install Spring Hinge Door Closer

So i installed this door closer to keep the dust off.

How to install spring hinge door closer.

The cnc room in my workshop was getting too much dust because of the wood working. Close the door and adjust the tension. If the opening is horizontal you ll need the tension lever that came with your hinge. If you need to replace these hinges it will require a slightly different method than other types of hinges.

Hope this works for you too. If your spring hinges feature a hex opening on top of the barrel insert an allen wrench and turn it clockwise to increase tension. Hope this helps in s. The spring loaded hinge provides the necessary tension to allow a door to close without slamming.

Hope this works for you too updated viewer count. Thanks everyone for getting me over 246 600 views. 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. Insert a locking pin.

I ll bet that you never knew you could adjust a self closing door hing. If your hinge spring opens at the top insert your hex key into this opening. Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2. Start by removing the locking pin photo 1.