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Door Hinge Troubleshooting
Door Hinge Troubleshooting
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- Inspect the hinge pins and make sure they are properly seated in the knuckle joints. Reseat any loose pins.
- Tighten any loose screws in the hinge plates. Use a screwdriver to tighten them snugly into the door frame and door.
- Lightly sand any rough or stuck areas on the hinge pins. Apply lubricant like WD-40 or silicone spray to the pins.
- Check alignment of the hinge plates. Shim any gaps or misalignments with thin cardboard or felt pads.
- Test to see if the pins turn freely in the knuckle by removing the pins and reinserting. Replace if worn.
- For squeaks, apply a small amount of silicone lubricant between the knuckle joints. Allow to dry before reattaching door.
- Consider replacing old or worn out hinges with new ones of the same size and type.
- If the door still sags, add additional shims above the top hinge to raise the door until properly aligned.