Having a lock that does not operate correctly is frustrating as well as potentially dangerous.
How to fix a kwikset door handle.
When the pins wear down your key begins to not work with the lock.
I show how i tightened my loose door handle that is made by kwikset.
Hold the handleset on the exterior side of the door and make sure the round edge of the spindle faces the door edge.
Most issue with kwikset door lock cylinders involve the pins that react with the key.
The spindle is spring loaded and will retract back when released.
Here s how i did it.
To depress the detent use the end of a metal paper clip or the point of an awl inserting it into the hole and pressing the detent down while twisting and removing the door handle shaft off the spindle.
These handles are available in a variety of styles and finishes to complement different decorating styles.
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.
You can repair the kwikset lock cylinder by re keying the cylinder.
A lever door handle is used in place of a traditional doorknob on many modern locksets.
Here is the handleset i bought.
If it is not pull the spindle out and rotate 180 degrees.
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.
Press the latch bolt.
If you have a deadbolt make sure it is in the locked potion.
Ensure your door cannot close on its own or that you have another way to enter you home.
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.
My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside.
Make sure you lock is installed on your door and that your door is all the way open.
This type is usually found on round doorknob hardware.
I had to fix it.