Exterior Door Handle Loose

Remove the inside doorknob by locating the button like our model metal tab or wire clip on the side of the knob that acts as a release.

Exterior door handle loose.

Door will not open. Tighten a loose door handle. Loose doorknobs are a common problem on frequently used doors around the home sometimes the doorknob or lever loosens so it spins on its spindle while other times the lockset s mounting ring and faceplate become loose and pull away from the surface of the door. 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.

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. Remove the door rose by. I show how i tightened my loose door handle that is made by kwikset. Levers handles slide onto a rod assembly with a set screw.

A worn or damaged exterior door handle can sometimes become noticeably loose in the door. Using an awl or small screwdriver push the button in all the way and at the same time pull off the handle. When dealing with a lever door handle fixing the problem will require only the most basic of tools and about 10 minutes of time. A loose doorknob of any kind is a nuisance and if left unfixed it will eventually fall completely off the door.

Release the tab or button.