How To Fix A Kwikset Door Handle

Having a lock that does not operate correctly is frustrating as well as potentially dangerous.

How to fix a kwikset door handle.

Most homeowners will find that these devices are easy to remove if they are broken or damaged or if they simply want to replace it with a new style. Most issue with kwikset door lock cylinders involve the pins that react with the key. Here is the handleset i bought. Some tips on how to tighten loose door handles and find the hidden screws for models by kwikset schlage yale defiant ezset and mortice lock sets.

A lever door handle is used in place of a traditional doorknob on many modern locksets. This type is usually found on round doorknob hardware. Make sure you lock is installed on your door and that your door is all the way open. This type is found commonly on lever style door handles.

These handles are available in a variety of styles and finishes to complement different decorating styles. I show how i tightened my loose door handle that is made by kwikset. Press the latch bolt. Here s how i did it.

I had to fix it. You can repair the kwikset lock cylinder by re keying the cylinder. If you have a deadbolt make sure it is in the locked potion. The spindle is spring loaded and will retract back when released.

The detent is a spring activated pin concealed or small thin plate attached to the spindle that protrudes into a doorknob notch which prevents rotation. Ensure your door cannot close on its own or that you have another way to enter you home. Hold the handleset on the exterior side of the door and make sure the round edge of the spindle faces the door edge. My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside.

That s because modern door hardware uses a hidden mechanism called a detent to fasten the doorknob that can only be released using a small screwdriver tip or the end of a paper clip depending on your style of hardware. If it is not pull the spindle out and rotate 180 degrees.