For a few simple problems though you might not have to go that far.
Thumb lever door handle not working.
After the house settles the door has been used thousands of times or the hinges are just giving out the door knob latch can begin to have problems.
This weekend three separate customers called about their baldwin locks not working from the outside though in two of the cases they worked from the inside.
I made a video illustrating how to fix this problem yourself if your lock is not covered by baldwin s lifetime warranty or you don t care about it.
Keyed entry tailpiece replacement.
Have you ever heard of someone who was able to rep.
How to fix a door knob that turns but doesn t open.
The part of a doorknob that you grasp with your hand connects to a rod that extends though the door to the knob on the other side.
Remove the handles including the thru spindle.
For serious lock problems it is usually best to call a locksmith or to replace the lock.
With most storm door handle problems the best fix is a quick and inexpensive replacement.
See if this retracts the handle.
The lock mechanism may not work simply because the lock is dirty or dry and needs to be lubricated with graphite do not use any type of oil because this will gum up the works.
Check to see that the door striker the spring loaded bolt that latches the door pushes in and springs back easily.
This can be in the form of the door not closing the door knob not working or the lock not engaging the strike plate.
Simulating opening the door without the latch extending into and retracting out of the strike plate.
Once the door is open try to actuate the door latch with the handle.
Take the handles knobs off of the door.
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The handle or knob must be jiggled to unstick the latch.
Replace the broken tail piece on key in knob or key in lever sets.
How your door swings may affect how you order your hardware.
With a door latch stuck closed you may need to shim the latch so that it retracts.
It will come in two pieces.
An improperly functioning latch may be the result of a poorly fitting door.
Use a tool a flathead screwdriver will work to twist within the gap the thru spindle inserts into.
Corrects the symptom where the.
If the door does not open.
If the latch retracts then the handles are not secured to the thru spindle properly.
Lubricate the inside of the mechanism if the lock still does not function.
You will need to address that connection.
A little troubleshooting can go a long way toward getting your storm door operating correctly again and can save you few bucks.