Replacing Door Handle Lock

My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside.

Replacing door handle lock.

Replace the existing strike and latch plates in the door jamb with the new ones provided with your set. Here is the handleset i bought. In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged. Set the new dead bolt to match the existing 2 3 8 in.

With the new dead bolt and latch bolt in place fit the handle over the door s existing holes. Subscribe to my other how to channel. Start by removing the old dead bolt and the handle if you re replacing it. In dustin s toolbox you can do it.

2 hold the knob on the other side of the door and turn the loose knob clockwise until it fits snugly. 1 loosen the setscrew on the knob s shank. Insert the latch bolt into the edge of the door so that it extends into the middle hole on the door. You can buy a good handle here.

Step 3 install the exterior handle photo by ryan benyi. Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening. The sloped side of the latch should face in the same. Replacing door locks you ll pay from 40 to 300 to buy a new door lock depending on design materials and whether it s a simple key in knob lock or a high end lock and handle combo with.

I had to fix it. The home mender shows us how to install any kind of storm door handle style. Here s how i did it. How to install the door lock.

To remove the dead bolt and latch bolt unscrew their faceplates located on the door s inner edge. Begin by removing the screws from the door knob on the interior side of your door. Backset measured from the door edge to the center of the dead bolt hole then install it in the deadbolt hole. This allows you to pull the door.

All styles are available below easy. This video is how to install a screen door handle on a standard screen door. Get a keypad entry lock on amazon.