A spring loaded hinge contains a spring inside the hinge cylinder that helps close a door.
Tightening up door hinges.
Tighten the screws on the hinges as much as possible and then try closing the door to see if the problem is fixed.
On the latch side a door is cut at a slight bevel to make it easier to close.
Tighten the hinge screws in the door and the jamb.
If you encounter movement at the hinge screws they need to be retightened.
This type of hinge is ideal for use in a door leading to the.
How to adjust a spring loaded door hinge.
If a door binds open it grasp the knob and lift up to see if a hinge is loose.
With a drill you re more likely to over tighten the screw and strip the screw holes or chew up the screwheads.
Make sure all the screws are tight.
Check that the door fits correctly.
Open the door grasp it by the lock edge and move it up and down.
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.
Then tighten the screws back up and check to see if the door swings evenly.
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.
First check that the hinge screws are tight.