How To Fix Hinge On Security Door

But over time hinges can cause major door problems and prevent the fixture from functioning properly.

How to fix hinge on security door.

Figure 2 setscrew hinge. We have hinges to thank for our doors ability to open and close. If the door still moves when you hold the front edge and move it up and down or side to side unscrew the. The setscrew is hidden when the door is in the closed position.

Luckily most hinge issues have simple fixes. Tighten the hinge screws. A misaligned door results in uneven gaps along the edges and often affects closing and latching. We ll walk you through the basics like how to tighten a loose hinge shim a hinge and fix a squeaky hinge.

A simple method of using golf tees to fix holes that have been stripped out and are to big so the screws will not tighten up the hinge to the door or jamb. Apply petroleum jelly to the movable portions of the hinge to protect them from the glue. Start by removing the hinge from the door and preparing the damaged area photo 1. Other times the misaligned door requires a more challenging repair like shimming the hinges.

Close the door for proper fit. Then scuff the cup portion of the hinge with sandpaper where it will contact the adhesive. There are three different security hinges for outward swing exterior doors. Hence the hinge pin cannot be removed when the door is in the closed position.

Check the door for movement. Screws magically work themselves loose over the years. If your door rubs near the top or drags on the floor use a screwdriver not a drill to tighten the screws.