My Door Handle Won T Turn

Twist the screwdriver to see if the mechanism engages properly.

My door handle won t turn.

If simply pressing the lock button on the door knob doesn t free it turn the door knob while pressing the. The lock button on the door knob is stuck the solution. 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 this is the problem clean the paint off. If the spindle is worn it must be replaced. Place flat head screwdriver in the gap you removed the spindle from. Step 3 turn the handle over and if necessary reverse the latch nose.

The knob should turn freely. 3 if this does not help remove the knob and check the spindle. Remove the thru spindle. Check to see that the door striker the spring loaded bolt that latches the door pushes in and springs back easily.

Replace the handle and reinsert and tighten the retaining screws. Here are the general steps to remove the handle and lock from the door and test the retraction mechanism. Use a tool a flathead screwdriver will work to twist within the gap the thru spindle inserts into. If the set screw on the handle is stripped and difficult to tighten replace it with a new one.

Paint on the edge of the door sometimes prevents the barrel from retracting. Remove the two screws one on either side of the handle and remove the knob. It will come in two pieces. Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant.

Push on the lock button and hold it in. Flip the key and open the door. Remove the handles including the thru spindle. Attempt to free the lock button by pushing on it.

Remove the handle by taking out the retaining screws usually two located at the top and bottom of the inside handle. Leave the striker bolt in place. To fix the door knob figure out where the connections have gone awry. See if this retracts the handle.

2 hold the knob on the other side of the door and turn the loose knob clockwise until it fits snugly. Slide the key in the lock and tap lightly on the key to lubricate the inside of the lock. Take knob handle off the door. You can fix this problem relocating the hinges or using longer screws.