How to Fix a Swinging Door

There are several things that could go wrong with your swinging door but in general you’ll probably find two things that could go wrong. The first is that the door may not swing properly and it might stick when it does swing. The other problem you might find is that the door swings too quickly and far faster than it should. While these problems might be a pain, they can easily be fixed with things you keep around your house everyday.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• WD-40
• Hammer
• New hinges
• Screwdriver

1. Spray the hinges with a small amount of WD-40 if the doors swing slowly or if they don’t swing at all. This small amount of lubrication is often enough to dissolve any rust that’s accumulated and make the door work properly.

2. Remove the hinge pins holding the hinges in place by tapping on the underside lightly with a hammer. Bend the pins slightly by hitting them with a hammer and reinsert them back into the hinge. If your door is swinging too quickly this will help it swing like it’s supposed to.

3. Replace the hinges on the swinging door by removing the hinge pins and unscrewing the hinges from the door. You may find it easier to install the new hinges by using an electric screwdriver. If your doors are older, this may be the best option for you.

4. Place a small piece of cardboard about the size of your finger underneath the hinge in between the area where the door meets the frame. This quick fix solution will help if your doors are swinging faster than they should.

Tips & Warnings

• If you really want to keep your swinging door in good condition, try using it less often. Often times the door experiences problems because it’s used frequently, which causes the hinges to break down.

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on 12/25/2008 how to repair the swing door hardware which is on the bottom of the door and has spring which came out.i need to put the spring back..do not know how