Quick answer. A drop of white lithium or 3-in-1 on each hinge pin. Work the door. Wipe the drip.
The hinge pin is dry metal on metal. Oil the pin, not the paint.
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What you need
- Light oil or white lithium grease
- Rag
In this guide
1. Open the door and put a drop on the top of each hinge
Hit the pin, not the wood.
2. Swing the door 20 times
Let the oil walk down.
3. If it still screams, tap the pin up slightly and oil the shaft
A scrap of cardboard under the door helps if you pull a pin.
4. Wipe excess so it does not stain the floor
If it still fails
- Cooking spray is a short-term mess. Use real light oil.
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Common questions
Interior vs exterior?
Exterior hinges like a slightly heavier grease so rain does not wash it off.
