My Door Handle Won T Turn

Use a tool a flathead screwdriver will work to twist within the gap the thru spindle inserts into.

My door handle won t turn. Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant. To fix the door knob figure out where the connections have gone awry. Remove the two screws one on either side of the handle and remove the knob. Check to see that the door striker the spring loaded bolt that latches the door pushes in and springs back easily.

If the spindle is worn it must be replaced. The knob should turn freely. Replace the handle and reinsert and tighten the retaining screws. Remove the handles including the thru spindle.

Paint on the edge of the door sometimes prevents the barrel from retracting. Attempt to free the lock button by pushing on it. You can fix this problem relocating the hinges or using longer screws. See if this retracts the handle.

Flip the key and open the door. Take knob handle off the door. Remove the thru spindle. The lock button on the door knob is stuck the solution.

Here are the general steps to remove the handle and lock from the door and test the retraction mechanism. If the set screw on the handle is stripped and difficult to tighten replace it with a new one. Remove the handle by taking out the retaining screws usually two located at the top and bottom of the inside handle. 3 if this does not help remove the knob and check the spindle.

Push on the lock button and hold it in. 2 hold the knob on the other side of the door and turn the loose knob clockwise until it fits snugly. If this is the problem clean the paint off. 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. Don t use a wet. Then tighten the screw until you feel it resting against the flat side of the spindle. Leave the striker bolt in place.

Place flat head screwdriver in the gap you removed the spindle from. 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. Twist the screwdriver to see if the mechanism engages properly. It will come in two pieces.