How To Troubleshoot Double Swing Door Hinges

Put the adjustment pin that comes with the hinge into the hole to the left of the removable locking pin.

How to troubleshoot double swing door hinges.

Most problems with binding doors occur with the hinges. Test the hinge on the latch side a door is cut at a slight bevel to make it easier to close. If a door binds on the latch side at the top the upper hinge may be loose. Look for any strips of wood on the top and side that would impede the motion of the door.

Now you need to think about where the hinges will sit. Place the hinges on the door in the mortises if you chose that route or on the door at intervals if you are not using mortises. Notice that the locking pin and its hole also move to the left leaving a vacant hole on the right. This will knock the pins out partially.

If one is loose remove two or more screws and try driving in longer screws. To determine the door swing while replacing an existing door step into the doorway with your back to the hinges standing sideways in the opening facing the jamb where the door latches. To test if the oil has worked open and close the door a few times repeat on all hinges until the squeak has stopped. The third hinge should be placed near the top hinge so that it bears as much of the load of the door as possible.

Before installing a double action hinge remove the door and the existing hinges. Replacing an existing door. If it s on your left side the door is left handed. If your door binds at the hinges squeals during closing or stops almost immediately when pushed to close.

The recommendation from professionals is that if you use a third hinge. Spray the hinges with lubrication. Tighten the screws or repair the screw holes. Then examine the door frame itself.

If a door binds open it grasp the knob and lift up to see if a hinge is loose. If the open doorknob is on your right side it s a right hand door. A binding door may need to be planed but often simpler repairs will solve the problem. Use a nail to place under the hinge pins make sure the door is closed and tap on the bottom.

If it binds on the latch side at the bottom you may need to fix the bottom hinge screws.