Amazon Basics Self-Closing Door Hinge, 3.5 Inch x 3.5 Inch, 5/8-Inch Radius, Satin Nickel, 1-Piece, Hardware Included

See below for some installation tips I've learned after installing a couple of these. My wife has been complaining for years about people leaving our powder room door open. Not sure why I didn't think of this idea sooner, but I found these self-closing hinges and thought this may be the solution. Our doors are 8-foot, solid core, and very heavy. I ordered two of these hinges, thinking I'd probably need more than one to close the door without stressing the spring. I installed one, which took only a few minutes. Everything needed was included in the package and the instructions were clear. It's very simple and I could figure it out without the instructions, but they are still helpful in telling you which way the hinge should be oriented, and they also provide a warning not to set the tension beyond four holes for a 90-degree swing or three holes for 180-degree swing. It was a perfect fit in the existing mortise and screw holes. I initially set the tension to the second hole and the door closed and latched fine, but only if it was open more than halfway. I then set it to the third hole and door closes and latches perfectly and more positively, even if it's only open 1/4 to 1/3 of the way. Note, it would latch fine, even with a lower setting if it weren't for the air displacement slowing the door down right before it closes completely. This setup works perfectly, and the door does not slam and closes softly. A few notes and some tips: These new hinge plates were the same thickness as our existing ones, so we had none of the issues some others have had with the door alignment; there was no difference. In setting the tension, I found that when I inserted the wrench and turned clockwise as instructed there is quite a bit of play or slack before you encounter pushback from the spring. That said, you need to turn the wrench initially just past where you start feeling tension, then release it and let it spring back. This is your starting point. If you do not do this and count the right-most hole as the starting point you could end up counting an extra hole that actually has no benefit as you increase the tension. I'm not sure if I'm explaining this well, but I posted a video that may be easier to understand. The reason I point this out is that they say not to exceed 4 holes, so if you don't remove the 'slack' in the mechanism first, you'll be counting that first hole as 1, even though you have not engaged the spring yet, so when you count to the 4th hole, you'll have only 3 holes of tension at that point. Time will tell if holds up and I'll update my review if anything changes. Even if I had to install a second one, I would do it as this solves a problem and now wife is happy. I highly recommend these and for around $15 delivered they were a good value. UPDATE 10/17/2022 The hinge is still working perfectly. Also, I installed another one of these on our pantry door, not to make it self-closing, but to try and counter the fact that the door apparently is not installed perfectly plum, so once it's open about halfway, it would swing back on its own and slam into the doorstop quite hard. Because the door is so heavy and has a rack system installed on it, gravity would pull the door fully open with a good bit of force. I replaced one of the hinges with one of these and put the tension stopper pin into the very first hole, right where it would start having resistance. That setting is perfect and now keeps the door in place when opened, so it's just enough force to offset the weight of the door and gravity pulling it. Really simple solution to what has been an annoying problem for years.

Got this to fix a door problem I have, where the basement door tends to swing wide open if it is left open more than a foot or so. It causes quite a strain on the door jamb. I installed this one hinge at the top (so it would be less noticeable, since it is a bit bigger hinge point than my other standard pin hinges). I was able to easily adjust it to provide a nice, gentle close. I basically set it so that it would just barely close if left open a little but also wouldn't slam if left open all the way and got some momentum going. To adjust, just use the included allen wrench to turn it, then insert the long pin on the side to hold it in position, then reposition the allen wrench and repeat the process until you have the desired tension. Remove the long pin and insert the short pin, then release the tension on the allen wrench and remove it. It rests on the small pin to hold the spring in the correct position to provide the tension. The screws it comes with are just a little longer than my old hinge screws. I used the new screws, since this hinge will create a bit more force on them than the old one. It feels very sturdy and well built. As I noted above, it does stand out from the other hinges, so it is noticeable. I didn't have to adjust anything and was able to use the existing recessed spots in the jamb and door, as well as the same exact screw holes, since my old hinges had three holes in the same positions.

I recently installed the Amazon Basics Self-Closing Door Hinge (3.5 inches) in my home, and I couldn't be happier with the results. These hinges have proven to be a cost-effective and high-quality solution for my door-closing needs. First and foremost, the build quality of these hinges is impressive. They feel robust and well-made, providing a sense of durability that gives me confidence they'll stand the test of time. The finish is smooth and looks great on both wooden and metal doors, blending seamlessly with various home decor styles. Installation was a breeze, thanks to the clear and easy-to-follow instructions provided. Even for someone with limited DIY experience like myself, it took no more than a few minutes per hinge. The self-closing mechanism works smoothly and efficiently, ensuring that doors gently close on their own without any slamming. What sets these hinges apart is the adjustable tension feature. It allowed me to customize the closing speed to my preference, a thoughtful touch that adds to the overall convenience. Whether I needed a brisk closing motion for an exterior door or a slower, more controlled close for an interior door, these hinges delivered. Additionally, the hinges are surprisingly quiet. There's no creaking or squeaking, even after months of regular use. This feature has greatly enhanced the overall peace and quiet in my home. Overall, the Amazon Basics Self-Closing Door Hinge (3.5 inches) exceeded my expectations. They are a cost-effective solution that doesn't compromise on quality. If you're looking for reliable, easy-to-install door hinges with a self-closing feature, I highly recommend giving these a try. They have certainly made a positive difference in my day-to-day life, and I have no doubt they will do the same for you.

This self closing hinge is very nice! it's a clean look and works well. I personally filed down the pin about a 16th of an inch and took off some of the edge so that it would sit more flush in the groove once you got it set but the whole process and installation is extremely easy also fit the existing groove of the previous door hinge perfectly and they give you everything you need! you get the screws for a wood installation and also the screws for the steel door installation. very very nice item and accomplished exactly what I was looking for. The process is actually slightly easier than what the instructions say and these instructions are pretty good! they even show you about beveling out the area if it's a new install and you don't already have grooves to fit the hinge placement. very nice product and good looking

It's a 15-minute job. From start to finish. Screw the old one out. Screw the new one in. Use the tool supplied to adjust. Done. Works great on an interior door. One hinge is all that's needed. 90 degrees of movement. Wish it came in Chrome.

I needed an automatic door closer to prevent our cats and dogs from opening certain doors. The first picture shows one of our cats trying to open the door. All she needs to do is tap the door handle and the door pops open, then she can push the door fully open. Our poodle has figured out how to open doors that need a pull or a push, and she sometimes even closes the door after she enters the room. (I have a video, but it is an unsupported file type.) As other reviewers have noted, the door closer hinge is slightly thicker than other common hinges. I've included two pictures. The one with the piece of paper between the hinge plates is the AmazonBasics self-closing door hinge. The other one is the one I replaced. The extra thickness was not a big concern. As you can see in the vertical picture of the original hinge with the door closed, there's a gap between the door and the door frame. The first source of potential confusion is the bag of screws. It contains 11 screws, 6 wood screws and 5 metal screws. I don't know why Amazon included the 5 metal screws. Maybe they are intended to use with a metal door frame? But, then there should have been 6 of them, not 5. In any event, you probably need to use only the 6 wood screws. As the next picture shows, the 6 wood screws are slightly longer and wider than the original hinge's screws. This helps it grip the wood better. (You also have the option of using the screws you removed with the original hinges.) Next, the major source of confusion is the instructions. The instructions have two drawings, A and B, but refer only to A. Drawing A refers to a Tension Adjustment Rod (TAR) and Tension Stopper Pin (TSP), but the instructions refer only to TSP in addition to the hex wrench. There's no mention to TAR. Apparently, whoever wrote the instructions never tried installing one of these hinges. Here's the correct instructions for installing the hinge: First, install the AmazonBasics hinge with the hex hole in the top position. Note that the manufacturer's pictures in the Amazon listing all incorrectly show the hinge's hex hole on the bottom. Second, put the hex wrench in the hex hole, pointing to the right. Move the hex wrench clockwise from right to left. Be careful, as the hinge will be under tension from an internal spring. You might want to wear gloves to protect your hands. As you turn the hex wrench, it will expose a series of holes in the hinge. Put the TAR (long rod) in the rightmost hole and let the hinge press it against the right side. This use of the TAR is temporary, while you test the door closing function. If the door does not close well, you'll need to reinsert the hex wrench in the hex hole, point to the right and move it to the left, to increase the tension even more. Move the TAR to the rightmost hole and test again. You can do this a few times before the tension on the hex wrench is too much. If that's still not enough, you'll probably need a second self-closing hinge for the door. Once you have adjusted the tension to your liking, use the hex wrench to turn it a bit to the left and hold it while you replace the TAR with one of the two TAPs from the bag. These are shorter pins. If everything is lined up, you should be able to insert the pin so that the end is flush with the surface of the hinge. I decided to have a little excess beyond the surface, as shown in the last picture, to make it easier to remove the pin if it needs adjustment later. This works well. If you open the door about 30 degrees, the door will close on its own and the latch will click. But, if you don't open the door that much, as typically occurs when a dog or cat tries to open the door by tapping on the door handle to pop the latch, it will close but not relatch. Still, it worked for my purpose, as the force from the spring closing the door was enough to keep the door almost closed, even though it didn't fully latch, and the dog and cats weren't able to push the door open (or were dissuaded by the resistance.) There were several reasons why I didn't replace the lever door knobs with round door knobs. First, it defeats the purpose of having lever door knobs (e.g., handicap accessibility). Second, the poodle is able to grab the door knob with her mouth and open the door that way. She's also able to defeat various child-proofing mechanisms.

Very well build and works as intended. I like that the tension can be easily adjusted and hext tool is provided to help you adjust the tension.

This hinge is freaking awesome!! Had to install two to the door but it was. Simple swap. Keeps my washer/dryer room closed and prevents my baby and pets from sneaking in

Easy to assemble and adjust. It works well if you have a small pet and careless children in the house. Also good for isolation of air.

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Not met the expectations broke very fast not functioning more than 2 months

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Very good product. you don't need 2 hinges like another comment says. you just need to adjust the level of self close. at least for my hollow core door. Very good and easy to install