Tightening Up Door Hinges

If your door rubs near the top or drags on the floor use a screwdriver not a drill to tighten the screws.

Tightening up door hinges.

Open the door grasp it by the lock edge and move it up and down. If you encounter movement at the hinge screws they need to be retightened. 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.

First check that the hinge screws are tight. How to adjust a spring loaded door hinge. If one is loose remove two or more screws and try driving in longer screws. Check that the door fits correctly.

If the hinge screws have been loose for only a short time you may need to tighten them with a screwdriver. This type of hinge is ideal for use in a door leading to the. 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. Make sure all the screws are tight.

With a drill you re more likely to over tighten the screw and strip the screw holes or chew up the screwheads. If a door binds open it grasp the knob and lift up to see if a hinge is loose. 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. A spring loaded hinge contains a spring inside the hinge cylinder that helps close a door.