One of mine 17 years old is quite weak. Some of the others seem like they may be getting a little on the wimpy side lately as well. So just how long with regular household use do they typically hold up? I have the ones that keep some tension pulling the doors closed with slight pressure.
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Typically they many years, some will fail early due to being the main cabinet used often, or doors that might get pulled on.
At 17 years you got your monies worth especially as big box stores sell them off the shelf for around $6 a piece.Little about a lot and a lot about a little.
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I've never used the tension type so I really can't comment on them. My mom's house was built in 1964, all the cabinets still have the original hinges and I've never noticed any wear or sagging even though many are used multiple times daily. My last home was built in 1983, we lived in it until 2010 and I never replaced a cabinet hinge, again I don't recall any wear or sagging.
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It depends on your maintenance as well, there are many factors that can decrease the life of the hinges. I have seen many using their cabinets very roughly, cleaning the kitchen cabinets with wet cloth and leaving the hinges wet. If you maintain them properly like proper cleaning and oiling, they will last very long. Mine are 4 years old..
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Originally posted by jannereeves View PostIt depends on your maintenance as well, there are many factors that can decrease the life of the hinges. I have seen many using their cabinets very roughly, cleaning the kitchen cabinets with wet cloth and leaving the hinges wet. If you maintain them properly like proper cleaning and oiling, they will last very long. Mine are 4 years old..
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