For a few simple problems though you might not have to go that far.
Thumb lever door handle not working.
With most storm door handle problems the best fix is a quick and inexpensive replacement.
Take the handles knobs off of the door.
I made a video illustrating how to fix this problem yourself if your lock is not covered by baldwin s lifetime warranty or you don t care about it.
Simulating opening the door without the latch extending into and retracting out of the strike plate.
This weekend three separate customers called about their baldwin locks not working from the outside though in two of the cases they worked from the inside.
See if this retracts the handle.
Once the door is open try to actuate the door latch with the handle.
The lock mechanism may not work simply because the lock is dirty or dry and needs to be lubricated with graphite do not use any type of oil because this will gum up the works.
For serious lock problems it is usually best to call a locksmith or to replace the lock.
A little troubleshooting can go a long way toward getting your storm door operating correctly again and can save you few bucks.
After the house settles the door has been used thousands of times or the hinges are just giving out the door knob latch can begin to have problems.
If the door does not open.
If the latch retracts then the handles are not secured to the thru spindle properly.
Use a tool a flathead screwdriver will work to twist within the gap the thru spindle inserts into.
Remove the two screws one on either side of the handle and remove the knob.
Broken thumbpiece repair for emergency exit handle sets.
With a door latch stuck closed you may need to shim the latch so that it retracts.
How your door swings may affect how you order your hardware.
Remove the handles including the thru spindle.
Lubricate the inside of the mechanism if the lock still does not function.
The part of a doorknob that you grasp with your hand connects to a rod that extends though the door to the knob on the other side.
Keyed entry tailpiece replacement.
Replace the broken tail piece on key in knob or key in lever sets.
Leave the striker bolt in place.
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An improperly functioning latch may be the result of a poorly fitting door.
How to fix a door knob that turns but doesn t open.
You will need to address that connection.
It will come in two pieces.
The handle or knob must be jiggled to unstick the latch.