My Door Handle Won T Turn

If this is the problem clean the paint off.

My door handle won t turn.

If the set screw on the handle is stripped and difficult to tighten replace it with a new one. 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. The lock button on the door knob is stuck the solution.

Remove the thru spindle. Here are the general steps to remove the handle and lock from the door and test the retraction mechanism. Paint on the edge of the door sometimes prevents the barrel from retracting. Take the handles knobs off of the door.

2 hold the knob on the other side of the door and turn the loose knob clockwise until it fits snugly. To fix the door knob figure out where the connections have gone awry. Door gets stuck another problem with many door knobs latches and even hinges is that the door itself will get stuck and close or open hard. 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.

If simply pressing the lock button on the door knob doesn t free it turn the door knob while pressing the. Remove the handles including the thru spindle. Use a tool a flathead screwdriver will work to twist within the gap the thru spindle inserts into. It will come in two pieces.

Leave the striker bolt in place. Don t use a wet. You can fix this problem relocating the hinges or using longer screws. Step 3 turn the handle over and if necessary reverse the latch nose.

Twist the screwdriver to see if the mechanism engages properly. Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant. If the spindle is worn it must be replaced. Check to see that the door striker the spring loaded bolt that latches the door pushes in and springs back easily.

Take knob handle off the door. Remove the handle by taking out the retaining screws usually two located at the top and bottom of the inside handle. Replace the handle and reinsert and tighten the retaining screws. See if this retracts the handle.

Push on the lock button and hold it in. Remove the two screws one on either side of the handle and remove the knob. Slide the key in the lock and tap lightly on the key to lubricate the inside of the lock. The knob should turn freely.