How To Fix A Wobbly Door Handle

Floppy handles can be the first sign that there may be a problem with your door alignment.

How to fix a wobbly door handle.

This type is found commonly on lever style door handles. I show how i tightened my loose door handle that is made by kwikset. You will need to use a flathead screwdriver to be able to press down on the pin. Remove the handle from the door and try to use it while holding onto the backplate.

After sometime with ware tear upvc door handles can become stiff loose or wobbly. As a specialist technician in double glazing repairs call now for a friendly chat on 0208 310 4193. If it is a threaded shaft you will have to twist the shaft s handle to make it flush with the door. This should also help stop any binding that is occurring within it.

To depress the detent insert a small flat blade screwdriver through the slot to press and release the detent while twisting and removing the. 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. Once this has been done you should be able to spin the shaft which will enable you to remove the knob or handle. Be careful so you don t chip any door paint.

Using an awl or small screwdriver push the button in all the way and at the same time pull off the handle. If exposed screws are being used you will have to find the set screw which is normally found on the inside of the door. 15 to 30 minutes this video will guide you through the process of repairing replacing or tightening your door handles at your home. This type is usually found on round doorknob hardware sets.

The detent hole is spring activated with a pin that sticks out to prevent the handle or knob from twisting on the door. Remove the door rose by inserting a small screwdriver into the small notch in the rose and twisting the tool to pop it off. Using either a screwdriver or allen key loosen the set screw and remove the handle which will uncover the shaft.