How To Fix A Kwikset Door Handle

A lever door handle is used in place of a traditional doorknob on many modern locksets.

How to fix a kwikset door handle.

When the pins wear down your key begins to not work with the lock. Here s how i did it. You can repair the kwikset lock cylinder by re keying the cylinder. Most homeowners will find that these devices are easy to remove if they are broken or damaged or if they simply want to replace it with a new style.

Most issue with kwikset door lock cylinders involve the pins that react with the key. Ensure your door cannot close on its own or that you have another way to enter you home. This type is usually found on round doorknob hardware. If it is not pull the spindle out and rotate 180 degrees.

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. My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside. This type is found commonly on lever style door handles. Hold the handleset on the exterior side of the door and make sure the round edge of the spindle faces the door edge.

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. If you have a knob or lever make sure it is in the locked position. If you have a deadbolt make sure it is in the locked potion. I had to fix it.

Here is the handleset i bought. Press the latch bolt. These handles are available in a variety of styles and finishes to complement different decorating styles. I show how i tightened my loose door handle that is made by kwikset.

Make sure you lock is installed on your door and that your door is all the way open. 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.