How to Quiet a Squeaky Door | Ask This Old House
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains different methods for silencing a squeaky door
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Time: 1-2 hours
Cost: $5-10
Skill Level: Beginner
Tools List for Quieting a Squeaky Door:
Hammer [amzn.to/2r3mnMl]
Shopping List:
Multi-purpose oil [amzn.to/33X1IrG]
Powdered graphite [amzn.to/2KxuqI8]
Nail [amzn.to/2Xxu1L6]
Steps:
1. Start by identifying the hinge(s) that are squeaking. Use a hammer and a nail to remove each hinge pin one at a time, and continue to open and close the door. When the door opens and closes silently, the pin(s) that are removed are the ones that are squeaking.
2. Apply some lubricating oil to the squeaky hinge pins and put them back into place.
3. If that doesn’t work, try blowing some graphite onto the hinge pin.
4. If that doesn’t work, or the squeak keeps returning after a period of time, it’s possible the hinge is out of alignment. Try carefully knocking the hinge back into alignment using the hammer and nail. Be cautious of deforming or damaging the hinge in the process.
5. Return the hinge pin to the hinge and see if the squeak has stopped. It may require more fine tune adjustments to get it perfectly back into place.
Resources:
Tom used a couple methods to try and quiet the door. In this case, the hinges were out of alignment, and needed to be carefully bent back into position using a hammer.
In most other cases, some type of lubricant will usually work to quiet a door. Tom started with a 3-IN-ONE multi-purpose oil lubricant [amzn.to/2NW80SW] (www.3inone.com/). Since that didn’t work for the homeowner, he also suggested trying 3G Powdered Graphite Lubricant [amzn.to/37jh8Zy], which is manufactured by Hillman (www.hillmangro... ). If that doesn’t work, it’s worth considering the alignment issues that Tom addressed.
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CEO of “Ya I tried that” 😂😂
@ThinkTanky
11 ай бұрын
🤣
I like that he says his 2 year old “lives down the hall” as if he has his own sublet in the house that he rents. Lol
@PepsiManX360
4 жыл бұрын
LOL!!!
@johnathansantoni4533
4 жыл бұрын
some parents are subservient to their children. Thats why kids are the way they are today. a bunch of a**holes
@acommentator69
4 жыл бұрын
@@johnathansantoni4533 ok boomer
@WonderingAimlessly
3 жыл бұрын
@@acommentator69 case in point, 1 of those assholes facing you in the mirror.
@acommentator69
3 жыл бұрын
@@WonderingAimlessly case in point, a boomer facing you in the mirror. Lol the boomers used to say don't trust anyone over 30 back when the were a bunch of young cocky hippies. We should follow their rule.
I built this house, gutted everything, installed new plumbing, insulation, wall board, electrical, hung the cabinets, remodeled the kitchen, laid tile and replaced the countertops. "But sorry I don't know how to fix a squeaky hinge....."
@calebwofford6165
4 жыл бұрын
Remington Bradley basically lets us know he hired electricians ,carpenters and plumbers haha
@leoarzola4791
4 жыл бұрын
And had tom do the work.
@tedkucin2428
4 жыл бұрын
@@leoarzola4791 Maybe check out KZread next time?
@Veronica.John10-10
4 жыл бұрын
It's a TV show and all scripted, silly.
@seanmurphy4465
3 жыл бұрын
Me; can’t build a model but have heard of WD-40...😂
So many negative comments...haters gonna hate... helped me fix my squeaky back door... great video guys keep up the good work
@backpacker3421
4 жыл бұрын
I know right? Guy renovates an old house down to the wiring and plumbing, and KZread trolls call him an idiot because a hinge squeaks - and the whole thing was probably staged anyway so they could put the tip out there. LOL. I'm sure all the trolls are feeling very proud of their ridiculous criticisms.
POV: You watching this video so that you can sneak around the house at night quieter so your parents won’t catch you.
@Kendy2337
4 жыл бұрын
Bruh its 3 am and im trying to make my door quiter it squeaks when you close it which is very annoying
@unreleasedmusic1410
3 жыл бұрын
Lmao I do Ethan😂😂
@koleschrock4319
3 жыл бұрын
@@Kendy2337 yes I need water and my door is Loud !!
@brownpunk1794
3 жыл бұрын
Nope..dont want to wake my wife when i go to brothel..
@samoyabrown3100
3 жыл бұрын
definitely😂
Such a simple issue and fix but it is worth a ton to know. This show is so helpful that with all I've learned I've become the problem solver for all my relatives. Thank you 'This Old House'.
I saw one door hinge fixing video and now all my recommendations are door hinge fixing videos.
@flat-earther
Жыл бұрын
Isaac I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe.
@jean-lucpicard5510
8 күн бұрын
@@flat-eartherNo flat earthers please.
My dad used to watch and old Yale’s workshop ALL THE TIME before we had cable. My mind was both blown and flooded with memories when I found this video. Thank you for keeping it up
Another good method for misaligned hinges is to take the top two (or bottom two) hinge pins out, then shim on the striker side of the door to get a uniform gap. Then use an adjustable wrench to bend the hinge barrels into alignment with eachother. Doors close perfect and no squeak.
Finding other people who watched the Ryan George video is super easy, barely an inconvenience.
@GraysonQuickBuilds
2 жыл бұрын
Same
@jaydenjewett3796
2 жыл бұрын
lol
@Jay-cm9tr
2 жыл бұрын
Yipyipyipyipyipyip
@flat-earther
Жыл бұрын
Rithrius I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe.
@comix999productions
2 ай бұрын
Yipyipyipyipyipyipyipyip
This Old House has been a favorite of mine for many years and will be for the rest of my days! You guys give down to earth no nonsense tips and tricks that can help every level of handyman. Thanks for all you guys do. By the way how is Roger Cook doing these days? Pray he is getting better. Send my regards please.
@6:11: "You get what you pay for, right?" No, Kev. You pay for what you get, but you don't always get what you pay for. Good quality might cost more, but just because it costs more doesn't mean it's good quality.
This Old House:Ok. So we can just replace the whole house and they noise will go away because the door won’t exist anymore. Owner: OK I tried that, a couple weeks later noise came back. Air raid sirens.
@marcela.lalala
3 жыл бұрын
hahaha. This comment is everything!
@arthurias7693
2 жыл бұрын
@@marcela.lalala OH REALLY MARCELA? IS THAT RIGHT MARCELA? WHY IS THAT?? TELL US, MARCELA!!
Definitely a video that will help us all get some silent doors Thank you for sharing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Anyone else search this after the ryan george video lol
@stan5555
2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@missingdigits8361
2 жыл бұрын
yeah lol
@jaydenjewett3796
2 жыл бұрын
Yipipipipip
@comix999productions
2 ай бұрын
Yipyipyipyipyipyiyip
Thanks for this timely video. Just what we needed for 3 master bedroom/bathroom doors. I showed it to my DH & he jumped up & fixed all 3. Yea! He's tried before but just couldn't achieve a lasting solution. I forwarded it to my BFF to work on her squeaky doors. Two happy families here.
Replacing that hinges solves the problem for a longer time. It could be because the door is too heavy for the hinges so it becomes deformed.
I hope LayedBakDFR got his squeaky door fixed
@disciplerevi
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
The shade thrown at my man's bout his inexpensive hinges... 😥😅
We've had two HORRIBLE doors that were so loud they'd wake the whole house. I saw this last night, went out and got Graphite today, and fixed them this afternoon. THANK YOU
@flat-earther
Жыл бұрын
Is it still quiet? BTW Joshua I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe.
I've put a thin coat of vasaline on all my hinge pins. It's been years and haven't had a squeak return yet.
@jb-di9gs
4 жыл бұрын
My wife likes vasaline
@Hidden-comment164
4 жыл бұрын
Joe Kinchicken GOT EMMMM
@vzgsxr
4 жыл бұрын
I feel like this will be a fitting joke for this comment thread..... Question: What do you do if your wife starts smoking? Answer: Use more lube. 😏
Ryan George brought me here
@flat-earther
Жыл бұрын
Mega I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe.
A door squeak can also come from the door shearing against the door jamb molding. Be sure to check the outside edges of the door for contact with the door jamb or weather stripping. Latex paint or even varnishes can cause squeak when they contact the jamb. Look for paint wear and sand down to resolve the squeak.
Thanks. As usual, I learned a thing or two. The issues Tommy addressed are ones that I encounter often. I found a tool that makes this work easier. I think it's called the Knucklebender, and it works for adjusting hinge barrels.
My bedroom door has the same hinges that we installed in 2006 when my Pap built the house. They are squeaking mad and when I open my door early in the morning I can hear half the house wake up. Will be trying these methods soon, thanks.
I use Olive oil., Take a pipette and place a few drops in the hinges paper towel to clean up! lasts for years, cheers!
POV: You came here from Ryan George.
@jaydenjewett3796
2 жыл бұрын
Lol yeah,
@ichangemyname2343
2 жыл бұрын
Fixing door hinges is super easy, barely an incovenient
@flat-earther
Жыл бұрын
Phoenix I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe.
We used a bit of synthetic motor oil on our hinges once, and we haven't heard a squeak in 15 years
@DavidLucBelanger
4 жыл бұрын
I use sli-glyde... doesn't smell and stay thick.
@XzTS-Roostro
4 жыл бұрын
@@DavidLucBelanger Mobil1 Or Penzoil Platinum Ultra PurePlus
Hi Tom, this is Jason from Singapore. Saw this video recently and tried out the idea. It works. Thanks.
Wow, it turns out that the hinge pin was indeed bent. I took it out, hammered it straight; now I got Sweet Silence. This video was really helpful. Thank you so much!
Fixing the squeaky door is *Super Easy, Barely an Inconvenience*
@GraysonQuickBuilds
2 жыл бұрын
Yipyipyipyipyip
@ichangemyname2343
2 жыл бұрын
Noisy door hinges are tight
@Chris-pc4ym
2 жыл бұрын
I’m going to need you to get all the way off my back about fixing the hinge
@flat-earther
Жыл бұрын
Dare I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe.
@daredevil6145
Жыл бұрын
@@flat-earther then What Is It
I've always carried a wax toilet ring in my toolbox. Take the hinge pin out and lightly run it down the pin. It will never dry out and never squeak.
@TobiasRaphael1
3 жыл бұрын
Great tip! If it was an old wax ring you grabbed from a remodel job, you will have to add...'It will never dry out and never squeak... and never stop reeking!' Every time they open the door, they will get a puff ;p
Thanks (again) to Tom and the 'This Old House' crew for all the helpful tips over the years. I never would have thought about the hinge being slightly bent. But that's exactly what my problem was. Matter fact the hinge pin showed wear in the same corresponding spot. No more spraying some lube on it to only have it start squeaking again a few weeks later.
@flat-earther
Жыл бұрын
Ken I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe.
Would've killed me at the end if they had zoomed out a second time, so that he was being asked by a second host 'so how often do you get asked how often you see this sort of thing?'
Transmission fluid works just fine for my squeaky hinges 😁
I took out each pin, in each door, in my home, one pin by pin, cleaned each pin, thin coated each pin with Vaseline, in 2010, haven't had a steak since on any door.
Imagine if after a couple of weeks it started to squeak again lol
@loganlewis6556
3 жыл бұрын
That means you love because
@chewy67541
3 жыл бұрын
@@loganlewis6556 because..?
@seeminglyindistressed3855
3 жыл бұрын
@@loganlewis6556 it makes you feel better if you answer the question that's what the replies are for at least in this context Edit:some one hacked me
Had the same problem a few weeks ago…used lubricant and its A for Away. Might have to use this method in the future tho. Love the vids from Tommy & Kev xoxo
Used coconut oil on the hinges, bolts/latches of my door. Works fine.
I love this video! It is exactly what I needed. My favorite genre of video on youtube is the noisy doorknob hinge thingy fixing! Im little daril!
Tommy and Kevin end with “dude has cheap hinges” 😂
Wow that’s some great tips 😊
thank you, I followed the steps from the video onto my door and it worked amazing.
I love a squeaky floor. It gives it character. Thanks for the video!
@Fe7Ace
4 жыл бұрын
It can give some character yeah but keep it away from the sleeping areas. =P Our front door is super squeaky and we all like it that way, it tells us when people are coming and going.
@TheExcellentLaborer
4 жыл бұрын
Nikola Wiche Yeah I could see how it is annoying around areas when you’re sleeping. Good call.
@scotttovey
4 жыл бұрын
@Joe T That's not a bad idea. You can change the mp3 and have a different sound play during the different holidays.
@gerardcomeau2160
4 жыл бұрын
@Joe T 😂😂😂
@gerardcomeau2160
4 жыл бұрын
@@Fe7Ace *There isn't a dry eye in the house, except for his wife.*
who's here from Layedback
@disciplerevi
Жыл бұрын
💀
@fireofbananas
Жыл бұрын
Bro me
This totally did the truck for our master bath door! Don't need to worry about waking up the wife or cats now. Thank you :D
@flat-earther
Жыл бұрын
Zack I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe.
A thorough explanation that gets at the root of the issue -- thank you!
@flat-earther
Жыл бұрын
habba I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe.
it’s 1am and i’m laying in bed with a squeaky door knowing i’m not gonna get up to fix it anytime soon 😭
5:19 Tommy missed the pin and dinged up the door, even the legends screw up haha
@yangmagic0703
4 жыл бұрын
Just saw that. Whoops.
@nicolevolkov6793
4 жыл бұрын
Jose Gordillo and he left a lil dent😅
Fixed my problem! Just a light tap on one of the barrels cleared up the squeak.
Who else came here because their doors squeaked when you went to get food around 2am
@realfuxkenmatthew
3 жыл бұрын
It’s sneaking out for me
@karllupe9373
3 жыл бұрын
@@realfuxkenmatthew sneaky boy 😏
@realfuxkenmatthew
3 жыл бұрын
@@karllupe9373 gotta do what you gotta do
This guy is a hero
Who is here because of Ryan George?
@missingdigits8361
2 жыл бұрын
yoooooo. me too lmaoo
@jaydenjewett3796
2 жыл бұрын
me I diddn't even watch the video I just went straight for the comments.
@flat-earther
Жыл бұрын
Error I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe.
@SirAanonym
7 ай бұрын
Well… I’m his bastard son, so…
After using a spray lubricant that only lasted a few weeks. I took the pins out, one at a time, and put Vaseline on them. It's been about a month. Quiet so far.
I hope that I'll be able to fix my door. But in my case, it is more complicated than the hinge. Thank you for the video though!
@ultraali453
Жыл бұрын
Fixed it. The door was rubbing against the frame on the lower left corner. I had some "wood files". I removed wood until it was no longer touching there. Nothing other than the hinge should be touching.
Way to go Tommy.
Definitely a great tip.
I had a CREAK, not a squeak in a 10-year-old door. Oil didn't help. Turns out when I framed the door I didn't include a screw toward the bottom . A 2 1/2 inch screw cinched it tight. No more creak.
Terrific help. Fast and detailed. Thank you and subscribed.
Thanks you Tom for creating this video it helped me. I work in maintenance and I fixed squeaky door for one of our tenants 😃
Sometimes the hinge is installed slightly rotated in the jamb mortise. I see this a lot with inexpensive (high production) prehung doors. Also, a warped door slab can cause a hinge to squeak.
This is best idea ever seen. Thank for this great video.
@flat-earther
Жыл бұрын
krishna I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe.
Thank you so much. It worked like a charm!!!
The Wizard... Everything goes smoothly with this man
Wow good idea for next time
Nice work Tom!
BINGO! NAILED IT!
@gerardcomeau2160
4 жыл бұрын
*His wife didn't, she can't cook.* (Cuckology 101)
This is quite common where I work. Patients room doors (grab tops of doors to do pullups) and just high traffic areas. You can also "carefully' put your fingers on the hinge and pull it closed. The binding/squeaky hinge will vibrate. Realign by grabbing with v-jaw pliers. Great videos T.O.H.!👍👍
Great explanation! Exactly what I needed.
@flat-earther
Жыл бұрын
Zagstrug I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe.
Great vlog! Thanks!!
Thank you! Love the show!
The hinge was purposely bent to keep the door stationary while remaining open😉
@junkstough6622
4 жыл бұрын
What I was gonna say. Bad alignment caused the door to swing shut, or open on its own...and someone hammered the hinge to make it tighter. Normally you would hammer the pin, not the hinge. (Actually Tommy taught that trick in another episode).
@notafanboy250
4 жыл бұрын
Interesting. I hadn't thought of that.
thank you so much for That information I use some grease and some butter for my
Tommy solved the mystery squeak. I wouldn't have considered misaligned hinges--I would have "jumped to the conclusion" of a dry hinge that needed lubricant.
Love this all my doors skweek now I know what to do. Thank you for sharing ☺️
Finally, something that helped my incompetent butt 😂 🙏🏼
Thanks for the help, I will have to try that. I too have to constantly lubricate the hinge. Hopefully this will fix it
@flat-earther
Жыл бұрын
Did you do it? BTW Marshall I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe.
this was *the* most helpful video
I've just fitted first ever door and stopped some annoying squeaking straight away. It isn't too hard to work out what it is causing it if you listen and watch closely when moving the door. The hinges aren't aligned with each other usually. It was the case with mine, door frame isn't straight so that didnt help, so one hinge had to be brought out a bit with wood filler. This Causes resistance on the hinges which causes the creaking. The rubbings of the metal parts vibrate through the door, giving it the wooden creaking sound. Moving metal parts alone dont do a creak sound like a creaking door, it's much more of a squeak, so that's the wood giving it that creaky noise.
just fixed my squeaky doors in 2 minutes. Thanks!
I have a squeaky front door. Im going to give this a try. Thank you.
@flat-earther
Жыл бұрын
Did you succeed? BTW Chris I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe.
It worked like a charm for me thank you !
Thanks for the video. Will WD40 work better than oil? I have tried WD40 and oil, and WD40 last longer than oil without the squeaking noise occurring again. Appreciate your teaching on the hinge alignment.
@txhorn10
2 жыл бұрын
No, WD40 will only attract dirt. I just replaced all the hinges in my house (color change). Before I installed I took them apart and lubed them with Permatex Ceramic Extreme Brake Parts Lubricant for car brakes as I’m a side mechanic. You can get it or a like brand at any auto parts store. That stuff works like nobody’s business and will last forever and it good for 3,000 degrees F. Haha 😂
Thanks guys
@flat-earther
Жыл бұрын
Stephen I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe.
Outstanding!!
Had a ghost door. Bathroom door, 100 year old home. Open the door to leave the room, the weight of the door would swing it six inches. The squeak was the least of the problem. I shimmed the plate on the top door hinge. Cut out the right size from empty 1 lb butter box…coated, stiff, easy to cut with scissors. Used next size up length brass screws to replace. It worked for a time. Ghosts need the restroom. Problem swing came back. Everybody and his brother looked at this. Then…..he said, buy a screen door spring. Can I use one from the junk drawer to save three dollars? Sure. Cup hooks? Yes Been up for 8 years now. It takes the stress off the door which stays open. No squeak which is stress. Oh…use chapstick for the hinge pins. Good idea to remove to clean, but then use bottom of a used candle or chapstick before you put it back..
@flat-earther
Жыл бұрын
C I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe.
Dry graphite? NOOOOOOOOOOOOO don't do it. It tried that and now I have black graphite on the door jams, kick boards, etc. In the past I've asked handymen, painters, etc. about how to get the graphite off and they all said they didn't know. It wasn't until today when I did a search on removing graphite and found a suggestion by Vicki Jaeger to use Krud Kutter and it works!!! I wish I'd found her suggestion YEARS AGO! Thanks Vicki
Amazing quality video
@flat-earther
Жыл бұрын
casualmente I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe.
he has the best method because not only he oils it up but he knows the deeper problem besides using oil 😉
Exactly what I needed, thank you!
very well explained. thank you.
@flat-earther
Жыл бұрын
Kalyan I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe.
I looove your channel ❤
I didn't remove the pins and just hammered the hinges to align them and that fixed it
"I've redone my whole house" means he hired someone to do it while he did the grunt work and watched where his money was spent. BTW, he's got a young kind (down the hall) and I have to wonder if the kid does what all kids do.... hang onto the doorknob and swing back and forth. That will bend a hinge or two!
Thanks for the video. I will try it with my hinges making noise every night.
Thank you!!
Legend !!! It worked 😃 Thank you so much 🌷 💓
@flat-earther
Жыл бұрын
Char I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe.
Tom is Legend.
At the 3rd solution House owner: I tried that Repairman: Oh G Dammit! Are you kiddin me??? hahah
Thanks for letting me sneak out efficiently