How To Fix A Jammed Door Handle

See if this retracts the handle.

How to fix a jammed door handle.

Take out the old faulty latch. Before you blame the. Use a tool a flathead screwdriver will work to twist within the gap the thru spindle inserts into. If the latch won t retract the problem is with the spring or the latch housing.

Cold or damp weather can mess up the door lock mechanism causing it to jam. Reassemble the parts insert the spindle and screw back the front plate of the. The fix in instances with a door latch stuck because it is jammed by rust and other materials it is always best to disassemble the lock and do a bit of cleaning. If warming up the key in cold weather doesn t work or you can t get the lock to turn in warm.

Letting the components sit fully submerged in a vinegar of about 5 acidity will do the job of separating the gunk from your metal. If the latch retracts then the problem is the connection between the doorknob and the spindle. Slide a flathead screwdriver into the hole in the latch and twist it. Unscrew the doorknob from the door.

Remove the current latch use a screwdriver to remove the handle and two screws that hold the plate which is facing. Put the new latch into place. Take the handles knobs off of the door.