FAQs
A door pivot hinge is a mechanism that facilitates the door’s opening and closing even if it is not attached to the frame. It can be found on many common fixtures such as cabinet doors, patio doors, garage doors, etc.
There is nothing preventing property owners from installing a door pivot hinge on their own, but it is not recommended. You should instead hire a professional, so that you can save yourself from the hassle and future problems arising from improperly installed door pivot hinges.
The cost of a door pivot hinge replacement will be subject to a wide variety of factors, including the kind of door you have as well as the kind and brand of pivot hinge you want. Sometimes there will be cost variations even in cases where the only difference is the location – such as a kitchen door pivot hinge replacement being cheaper than replacing one found in the bathroom.
If you hire a professional from Locksmith Palm Springs, replacing a door pivot hinge should take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours, depending on the number of hinges you need replace as well as mitigating factors (such as age of door, complexity of the project, etc.)
Yes, door pivot hinges are designed for safety. Their designs are simple and have no complicated steps when it comes to opening and closing doors.