You can tighten a simple interior mortise lockset like the one shown at left as follows.
Troubleshoot door handle replacement.
If your handle does not have an actuator chances are the rose or handle is the faster refer to the exposed fastener door handle section above.
With the door in the open position engage system by lifting handle and extend deadbolt by turning thumb turn.
15 to 30 minutes this video will guide you through the process of repairing replacing or tightening your door handles at your home.
Corrects the symptom where the key will spin without locking or unlocking the lock.
3 if this does not help remove the knob.
Tighten a loose door handle photo 1.
Go to the side of the door that has the turning or push button actuator this is the interior side secure side of the handle.
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.
Replace the broken tail piece on key in knob or key in lever sets.
Replace tailpiece on deadbolts and handle sets.
Here s how i did it.
The door is not meeting the weatherstrip evenly when it closes hitting the top or bottom first.
A binding door may need to be planed but often simpler repairs will solve the problem.
Using an awl or small screwdriver push the button in all the way and at the same time pull off the handle.
1 loosen the setscrew on the knob s shank.
Realign reshim readjust lockside jamb so door meets weatherstrip evenly from top to bottom.
If a door binds on the latch side at the top the upper hinge may be loose.
2 hold the knob on the other side of the door and turn the loose knob clockwise until it fits snugly.
If it binds on the latch side at the bottom you may need to fix the bottom hinge screws.
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Hls 9000 swing door hardware troubleshooting guide be certain door is square in frame before adjusting other hardware.
Tighten the screws or repair the screw holes.
Key will spin without operating the deadbolt.
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.
You can fix this problem relocating the hinges or using longer screws.
My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside.
I had to fix it.
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