How To Change Lock On Door Handle
And if you want extra added security consider electronic door locks or even smart locks.
How to change lock on door handle. Remove the screws and cover plates. Steps for replacing the lock and hardware on a storm door. Insert the end of a door handle tool or small flat head screwdriver into the hole. Replace the door knob by pressing the button in with the flat head screwdriver.
Using an allen key loosen the set screw and remove the interior door handle. And press the knob back in place. Select a lock with the same setback. To change a upvc door lock start by unscrewing the retaining screw which is located on the faceplate on the side of the door.
You should measure and even take pictures of it to ensure that you purchase the right type when you go to the store and select the replacement. To fix this add a custom cut plate or a door reinforcer. The sloped side of the latch should face in the same. Slide the handle off the lockset until it butts up against the key.
The most comprehensive method of ensuring security it involves removing the existing lock from the door including the handle if it s a handle lock combo and then installing. Press in on the tool or screwdriver while pulling out on the handle. Insert the pins and reassemble the lock dump out the old pins insert the new key and use tweezers or small needle nose pliers to match the new colored pins to the color code on the special instruction sheet. Open the door and examine the edge.
Once the new pins are in reverse the steps to reassemble the lock. Look for a small hole in the side of the handle near the face of the lockset. Remove the door knob as shown earlier and attach by threading the screws through the screw posts on the door handle. Insert the latch bolt into the edge of the door so that it extends into the middle hole on the door.
Then insert the key into the lock and turn it about 10 degrees to line up the inner latch of the lock with the body of the lock. Before you get started replacing the storm door hardware take a careful look at your current hardware. Loosen the set screw.