How To Fix A Kwikset Door Handle

Hold the handleset on the exterior side of the door and make sure the round edge of the spindle faces the door edge.

How to fix a kwikset door handle.

If you have a deadbolt make sure it is in the locked potion. I had to fix it. Press the latch bolt. Having a lock that does not operate correctly is frustrating as well as potentially dangerous.

The spindle is spring loaded and will retract back when released. 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. Make sure you lock is installed on your door and that your door is all the way open.

Here is the handleset i bought. 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. Here s how i did it. Most issue with kwikset door lock cylinders involve the pins that react with the key.

You can repair the kwikset lock cylinder by re keying the cylinder. This type is usually found on round doorknob hardware. If you have a knob or lever make sure it is in the locked position. I show how i tightened my loose door handle that is made by kwikset.

To depress the detent use the end of a metal paper clip or the point of an awl inserting it into the hole and pressing the detent down while twisting and removing the door handle shaft off the spindle. If it is not pull the spindle out and rotate 180 degrees. Ensure your door cannot close on its own or that you have another way to enter you home. When the pins wear down your key begins to not work with the lock.

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. These handles are available in a variety of styles and finishes to complement different decorating styles.