Consider installing replacement parts if the handles do not turn the rod.
Repare door handle.
This can be due to the constant rotation of the handle over time but luckily it s a quick and easy fix.
How to remove the old door handle 1.
Make sure the square metal rod running through the mechanism turns the latch mechanism.
Tighten up your front door handle sometimes simple wear and tear can make your door handle feel loose.
Remove the door rose by inserting a small screwdriver into the small notch in the rose and twisting the tool to pop it off.
Remove the strike.
All you need to do is use a screwdriver to tighten any loose connections.
Remove the knob start by placing an object like a towel between the door and the door frame to keep it open.
Inspect the insides of each handle making sure both move when the handle is lowered.
Remove the inside doorknob by locating the button like our model metal tab or wire clip on the side of the knob that acts as a release.
15 to 30 minutes this video will guide you through the process of repairing replacing or tightening your door handles at your home.
Remove the screws on the inside door handle and pull both handles off the door at the same time.
Remove the latch next remove the latch plate located on the inside edge of the door.