How To Fix A Wobbly Door Handle

15 to 30 minutes this video will guide you through the process of repairing replacing or tightening your door handles at your home.

How to fix a wobbly door handle.

Using either a screwdriver or allen key loosen the set screw and remove the handle which will uncover the shaft. This should also help stop any binding that is occurring within it. The detent hole is spring activated with a pin that sticks out to prevent the handle or knob from twisting on the door. As a specialist technician in double glazing repairs call now for a friendly chat on 0208 310 4193.

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. This type is usually found on round doorknob hardware sets. You will need to use a flathead screwdriver to be able to press down on the pin.

If it is a threaded shaft you will have to twist the shaft s handle to make it flush with the door. After sometime with ware tear upvc door handles can become stiff loose or wobbly. If exposed screws are being used you will have to find the set screw which is normally found on the inside of the door. Remove the handle from the door and try to use it while holding onto the backplate.

I show how i tightened my loose door handle that is made by kwikset. Once this has been done you should be able to spin the shaft which will enable you to remove the knob or handle. Tighten internal screws loose door knob or loose door handle. If the handle still doesn t work freely you can try pouring some grease on to it which will allow it to work within the mechanism.

In order to tighten the screws in a loose door knob or loose door handle you need to work on removing your loose door knob or loose door handle from the door that it is currently on. Be careful so you don t chip any door paint. 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.