How to repair door lock handle lock repair here we look at repairs for lockets and knobs.
How to fix door handle with lock.
Tighten the hinge screws and then try adjusting the strike plate by loosening its screws and shifting it slightly.
Work the key in and out a few times to work the product around the tumblers.
Make sure that no part extends past the lip of the container it is placed in.
Apply a little powdered graphite into the handle s keyhole if the lock is stiff or hard to operate.
Pour vinegar into the container s.
Most door hardware made today uses exposed screws accessible from the room side of the door to connect the two halves of the handle to each side of the door.
Pour enough to submerge each part entirely.
Repairs range from making minor latch adjustments to repositioning the door.
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15 to 30 minutes this video will guide you through the process of repairing replacing or tightening your door handles at your home.
Used by locksmiths and watch makers powdered graphite helps lubricate delicate moving parts.