How to fix an exterior door handleset step 1.
How to repair door handleset.
Here s how i did it.
When this occurs it s an easy matter to simply tighten these screws to snug up the door again.
Many door knob and lockset problems can be corrected before they become so serious that the lockset does not work at all.
On many newer less expensive locksets the faceplate the round plate that fits against the door surface itself has two exposed screws that may loosen over time causing the doorknob mechanism to wobble loosely.
It is an easy repair and takes about 20 minutes.
Slowly close the door paying attention to how the latch bolt lines up with the strike plate in the door frame.
Remove the screws on the inside door handle and pull both handles off the door at the same time.
Release the tab or button.
Here is the handleset i bought.
You can screw them down some but not all the way at this point.
My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside.
Using an awl or small screwdriver push the button in all the way and at the same time pull off the handle.
Remove the door rose by inserting a small screwdriver into the small notch in the rose and twisting the tool to pop it off.
Expert advice on how to repair common problems with door knob locks and deadbolts such as stuck or frozen door locks latches that don t latch and keys broken off in door locks.
The pin you need is around 1 8 x 5 8 hey everyone my thumb latch on this kwikset front door handle came out.
I had to fix it.
First you will need to reinstall the interior plate.