×

Address

Pure Green Lansing
6270 W. Grand River Ave.
Lansing, MI 48906
Phone: 517.703.1111
Fax: 517.703.1122

Pure Green Kalamazoo
5064 E. Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 342-5055

Pure Green Grand Rapids
6270 W. Grand River Ave.
Lansing, MI 48906
Phone: 517.703.1111
Fax: 517.703.1122
Fax: 866.557.PURE (7873)

SIGN IN YOUR ACCOUNT TO HAVE ACCESS TO DIFFERENT FEATURES

FORGOT YOUR PASSWORD?

FORGOT YOUR DETAILS?

AAH, WAIT, I REMEMBER NOW!
QUESTIONS? CALL: (866) 557-7873
  • LOGIN
  • SUPPORT

Pure Green Lawn Care Lansing Michigan

Pure Green Lawn Care Lansing Michigan

Build the perfect lawn from start to finish with PureGreen Lawn. It's not Green unless it's PureGreen!

T (866) 557-7873
Email: service@PureGreenLawn.com

Pure Green Lawn
6270 W. Grand River Ave. | Lansing, MI 48906

Open in Google Maps
  • Home
  • Free Analysis
  • Lawn Care Services
    • Programs
  • Blog
    • Backyard Tips
    • Household Tips
    • Recipes
    • Seasonal Tips
    • Turf Tips
  • FAQ
  • Reviews
  • Photo Gallery
  • Contact Us
    • Referral
    • Links
  • MY CART
    No products in cart.
PAYMY BILL
Pure Green Lawn Care
Tuesday, March 03 2015 / Published in Household Tips

How to Stop Squeaky Door Hinges

Source: How to Stop Squeaky Door Hinges

Method 1 of 3: Aerosol lubricating oil

 

Stop Squeaky Door Hinges Step 1 Version 2.jpg
1. Use an aerosol lubricating oil. Lubricating oil is perfect for fixing squeakiness. Suitable oil may include WD-40, 4-in-1, or other brands. Ask your hardware retailer if you’re not sure what’s best for your needs. (See “Tips” below on alternatives in a pinch.)

The oil used should be capable of penetrating the hinges. An alternative to aerosol is to get a can or container that has a thin nozzle able to access the hinge area.

Stop Squeaky Door Hinges Step 2 Version 2.jpg
2. Spray the oil right onto the hinge. Open and close the door a few times. It should start to do the trick almost immediately.

Method 2 of 3: Fixing the hinge pin

 

Stop Squeaky Door Hinges Step 3 Version 2.jpg
1. If the hinge is still squeaky, remove it completely from the door and slide out the hinge pin. Look for the round hinge pin that sits between the flat plates on the hinge. This hinge pin holds the hinge plates together.

 

Stop Squeaky Door Hinges Step 4 Version 2.jpg
2. Use long pliers to move the pin clockwise and counterclockwise to remove it. Be careful not to slip, so as to avoid scraping your knuckles.

 

Stop Squeaky Door Hinges Step 5.jpg
3. Give the hinge pin a good rub with wire wool. This will remove any dirt or rust which might be causing the squeak.

If you roll the pin on a flat surface, you might see if it is bent. If the pin is bent, you can put it on a cement floor and tap it with a hammer to straighten it out.

Stop Squeaky Door Hinges Step 5Bullet1.jpg

You can also scrape paint and grime that collects in the hinge with a nail after you remove the pin.

Stop Squeaky Door Hinges Step 5Bullet2.jpg

If you sand down the pin with sandpaper, you can remove the rust and the pin will fit more loosely and the hinge will have less resistance.

Stop Squeaky Door Hinges Step 5Bullet3.jpg

 

Stop Squeaky Door Hinges Step 6.jpg
4. Replace the scrubbed hinge pin back on the door. Spray with spray lubricant or oil.

 

Stop Squeaky Door Hinges Step 7.jpg
5. Try soap if the wire wool isn’t to your liking. Take the hinge pin out and rub with a bar of soap. Replace the hinge and open and close the door a couple of times to allow for the soap to spread through the mechanism.

 

Stop Squeaky Door Hinges Step 8.jpg
6. Test your oiling. If the door still squeaks when you open and close it, repeat. Keep trying until the squeak disappears. Once you are happy with the door’s performance, push the hinge pin back into place and ensure that it is secured.

 

Stop Squeaky Door Hinges Step 9.jpg
7. Use a rag or paper towel to clean up. Wipe away grime, oil drips, dust, etc. from the hinge area and leave it nice and clean. Dispose of waste in the garbage.

 

Stop Squeaky Door Hinges Step 10.jpg
8. If the worst comes to the worst and you can’t get rid of the squeak, chuck the hinge out and pop down to your local DIY store to find a good replacement.

 

Method 3 of 3: Vaseline

 

Stop Squeaky Door Hinges Step 11.jpg
1. Keep opening and closing the door to hear which hinge is making the annoying sound. If its both hinges, take note that you need to fix both.

 

Stop Squeaky Door Hinges Step 12.jpg
2. Rub Vaseline into the hinge on both sides.

 

Stop Squeaky Door Hinges Step 13.jpg
3. Open and close the door a few times. Hopefully the squeaking will go away.

Tips

  • If you force the hinge pin out with a hammer but if it is very rusted, this could damage the wood. If you let WD-40 sit in the hinge for 24 hours, many times it will loosen up the pin and will help avoid damage to the pin.
  • Use the straw provided to stop the oil going everywhere as it can stain.
  • If you don’t have any suitable oil handy, you can try motor or even cooking oil, although the effects of these won’t last as long.
  • Replace hinges that are rusted; they are only going to get worse and decay more.
  • To get the hinge pin out, try gently hammering a long nail on the bottom of the pin. This will slide the pin up easily. Watch that the door does not fall once you remove the hinge pin. Have a friend hold the door for you or place something under it to take the weight. Internal doors are lightweight but watch out for solid external doors. They can be very heavy!

Things You’ll Need

  • Lubricant oil or spray
  • Rags
  • Pliers and hammer (if the hinge pin is bent)

Pure Green Lawn Care Lansing MI – It’s Not Green Unless It’s Pure Green!

  • Tweet
Tagged under: Door Hinges, Squeaky

What you can read next

How to Spring Clean Your Smartphone
Helpful Household Hacks 2/6 #DIY #Household #Tips
Helpful Household Hacks 3/6 #DIY #Household #Tips

Recent Posts

  • 2019 Lawn Resolution Checklist : Just Remember, “C.A.W.F.”

    2019 Lawn Resolution Checklist : Just Remember, “C.A.W.F.”

    2019 Lawn Resolution Checklist 2019 Lawn Resolu...
  • May Photos

    ...
  • July Lawn & Garden To Do List

    DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE TO DO LIST   Rainfall i...
  • Pure Green Lansing Lawn Care and Tree Professionals

    Grow With Us; we may be the change you’re looking for!

    ...
  • 10 Fall Clean-up Tips

    10 Fall Clean-up Tips Fall is here. Read the ti...

Latest Tweets

Tweets by @PureGreenLawn

Facebook

LIKE us on Facebook

FOLLOW us on Twitter

Tweets by PureGreenLawn
  • GET SOCIAL
Pure Green Lawn Care Lansing Michigan

Pure Green Lawn and Tree Professionals © 2019 All rights reserved. Site Design by RedHart Media.

TOP