How To Fix A Broken Door Lock Lever

Troubleshooting a stuck door latch.

How to fix a broken door lock lever.

Go to ancient forge and use the silver bar. Tighten the hinge screws and then try adjusting the strike plate by loosening its screws and shifting it slightly. Never use oil for this task. Once triggered the lever or lock trim can be removed from the door.

Try to open the door while it is shut. The knob will not turn to retract the stuck door latch. Apply a bit of pressure to the paper clip to trigger a release button inside the hardware. The latch will not retract even when the knob is turned.

To clean the lock mechanism insert a damp cotton swab into the keyhole and jiggle it around to attract the dirt. You can use silver bars or silver cups to create the levers items sold that you may want back will be with the vendor you sold it to so no worries there. If you can put the key in the lock but cannot to turn it the lock may have seized because dirt or grime has gotten caught in the mechanism. 15 to 30 minutes this video will guide you through the process of repairing replacing or tightening your door handles at your home.

If the latch does not catch close the door slowly to watch how the latch bolt meets the strike plate. Next the lock needs to be lubricated. Repairs range from making minor latch adjustments to repositioning the door. Take note of the type of resistance.

Straighten a paper clip and insert it into the hole. Sometimes this can be done by blowing on it and other times you will need a small object such as a bobby pin to clean out the crevices. If any screws are exposed during this process remove them to release the lock and remove it from the door.