Replace the handle and reinsert and tighten the retaining screws.
My door handle won t turn.
Take the handles knobs off of the door.
Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant.
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.
3 if this does not help remove the knob and check the spindle.
Then tighten the screw until you feel it resting against the flat side of the spindle.
It will come in two pieces.
See if this retracts the handle.
Flip the key and open the door.
The lock button on the door knob is stuck the solution.
If the set screw on the handle is stripped and difficult to tighten replace it with a new one.
Slide the key in the lock and tap lightly on the key to lubricate the inside of the lock.
Attempt to free the lock button by pushing on it.
Remove the handles including the thru spindle.
2 hold the knob on the other side of the door and turn the loose knob clockwise until it fits snugly.
Check to see that the door striker the spring loaded bolt that latches the door pushes in and springs back easily.
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.
Step 3 turn the handle over and if necessary reverse the latch nose.
If the spindle is worn it must be replaced.
If simply pressing the lock button on the door knob doesn t free it turn the door knob while pressing the.
You can fix this problem relocating the hinges or using longer screws.
Remove the handle by taking out the retaining screws usually two located at the top and bottom of the inside handle.
Remove the two screws one on either side of the handle and remove the knob.
Paint on the edge of the door sometimes prevents the barrel from retracting.
Use a tool a flathead screwdriver will work to twist within the gap the thru spindle inserts into.
Remove the thru spindle.
The knob should turn freely.
Don t use a wet.
To fix the door knob figure out where the connections have gone awry.
Leave the striker bolt in place.
Place flat head screwdriver in the gap you removed the spindle from.
If this is the problem clean the paint off.
Push on the lock button and hold it in.
