BEST WAY for How to FIX a Squeaky door hinge! Use Gun Oil and Que-Tips!, by LampoFilm on YouTube. 2 min 5 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 5 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Open the door and find the squeak. It usually comes from the top hinge, so open and close the door slowly while listening near each hinge.
Wipe dust and old grease off the hinge with a clean cloth so the new oil can reach the pin.
Dip a cotton swab in the gun oil. Do not soak it, or the oil will run down the door.
Press the swab against the top of the hinge pin and let the oil run into the gap. Add a little at the knuckle too.
Open and close the door five or six times to work the oil along the pin. Wipe away any oil that drips.
Repeat on the middle and bottom hinges, then test the door again. Add one more small drop if the squeak is still there.
Wipe the hinge and the door edge dry with a cloth so no oil transfers to hands or paint.
Tips and common mistakes
Gun oil stays on the pin better than thin sprays, which is why it makes less mess on the door.
A little oil goes a long way. Too much will drip onto the floor and stain the paint.
Keep oil and swabs away from children and pets, and wash your hands after handling them.
If the squeak comes back within days, the hinge may be worn or loose and needs tightening or replacing.
Questions
Can I use WD-40 instead of gun oil?
Yes, but WD-40 is thin and dries out, so the squeak often comes back. A thicker oil such as gun oil or sewing machine oil lasts longer on the hinge pin.
Do I need to take the door off the hinges?
No. You can oil the pin from the top of the hinge with a cotton swab while the door stays in place. Only remove the pin if oiling does not stop the noise.
Will the oil damage my door or floor?
Oil can stain wood, paint and some flooring, so wipe up drips straight away and keep a cloth under the hinge while you work.
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