Screws Loose In Door Handle

Loose doorknobs are a common problem on frequently used doors around the home.

Screws loose in door handle.

Tightening the setscrew of the loose door knob or door handle the solution to this problem is relatively simple. Remove the knob or handle. Find the screws and. 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 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. After you have separated the doorknob from the spindle shaft remove the base. 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.

Whatever the reason may be the same steps would usually be followed in order to resolve the issue. So here s what you have to do. How you fix the problem depends on the design of your doorknob or lever and how it is fastened to the spindle and the door. Generally speaking any loose knob or handle will likely have screws that have come undone slightly a build up of dirt in the locking mechanism or even perhaps a screw which has broken off entirely.

Fixing the loose doorknob or handle 1.