My Door Handle Won T Turn

Take knob handle off the door.

My door handle won t turn.

Then tighten the screw until you feel it resting against the flat side of the spindle. Don t use a wet. 2 hold the knob on the other side of the door and turn the loose knob clockwise until it fits snugly. Remove the handles including the thru spindle.

If the set screw on the handle is stripped and difficult to tighten replace it with a new one. Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant. Remove the two screws one on either side of the handle and remove the knob. If simply pressing the lock button on the door knob doesn t free it turn the door knob while pressing the.

Leave the striker bolt in place. Remove the thru spindle. The lock button on the door knob is stuck the solution. Push on the lock button and hold it in.

See if this retracts the handle. 3 if this does not help remove the knob and check the spindle. Place flat head screwdriver in the gap you removed the spindle from. Flip the key and open the door.

You can fix this problem relocating the hinges or using longer screws. To fix the door knob figure out where the connections have gone awry. It will come in two pieces. Twist the screwdriver to see if the mechanism engages properly.

Attempt to free the lock button by pushing on it. Paint on the edge of the door sometimes prevents the barrel from retracting. Here are the general steps to remove the handle and lock from the door and test the retraction mechanism. Step 3 turn the handle over and if necessary reverse the latch nose.

Check to see that the door striker the spring loaded bolt that latches the door pushes in and springs back easily. If this is the problem clean the paint off. If the spindle is worn it must be replaced. Take the handles knobs off of the door.

Slide the key in the lock and tap lightly on the key to lubricate the inside of the lock. The knob should turn freely. One of the problems that causes this is that the hinges are loose or the house has settled from the freezing and thawing of the ground. Replace the handle and reinsert and tighten the retaining screws.