Tightening Up Door Hinges

Open the door grasp it by the lock edge and move it up and down.

Tightening up door hinges.

First check that the hinge screws are tight. If one is loose remove two or more screws and try driving in longer screws. Tighten the screws on the hinges as much as possible and then try closing the door to see if the problem is fixed. Make sure all the screws are tight.

Check that the door fits correctly. Tightening the door hinges may solve the problem by pulling the door back toward the jamb the hinged part of the frame so it no longer catches on the frame when you try to close it. Tighten the hinge screws in the door and the jamb. If your door rubs near the top or drags on the floor use a screwdriver not a drill to tighten the screws.

If not you might need a bit more shim or to add a small one to the center hinge which will allow a balancing between the two. If you encounter movement at the hinge screws they need to be retightened. If a door binds open it grasp the knob and lift up to see if a hinge is loose. Then tighten the screws back up and check to see if the door swings evenly.

On the latch side a door is cut at a slight bevel to make it easier to close. With a drill you re more likely to over tighten the screw and strip the screw holes or chew up the screwheads. A spring loaded hinge contains a spring inside the hinge cylinder that helps close a door. This type of hinge is ideal for use in a door leading to the.