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.

If the hinge screws have been loose for only a short time you may need to tighten them with a screwdriver. Tighten the screws on the hinges as much as possible and then try closing the door to see if the problem is fixed. If one is loose remove two or more screws and try driving in longer screws. Open the door grasp it by the lock edge and move it up and down.

Tighten the hinge screws in the door and the jamb. Then tighten the screws back up and check to see if the door swings evenly. 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.

A spring loaded hinge contains a spring inside the hinge cylinder that helps close a door. First check that the hinge 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. Check that the door fits correctly.

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. Next add a piece of wood shim or other hard material behindthe hinge. 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. This type of hinge is ideal for use in a door leading to the.