How To Fix Loose Upvc Door Handle

Don t panic as it is rare for the door handle to fall off and moreover you won t need a new door.

How to fix loose upvc door handle.

Try slightly loosening the screws that hold the handle to the door itself. This should make the handle easier to turn. To adjust the screw or allen key look around the collar on the doorknob to identify the loose screw and using the appropriate screwdriver tighten the screws. My front door handle has become very loose now most probably due to its age and use.

Remove the handle from the door and operate it while holding the backplate. To make the handle easier to move try to loosen the screws that attach the handle to the door. If the handle does not operate freely try adding a little grease to it and allowing it to work into the mechanism. Remove the handle from the door and try to use it while holding onto the backplate.

After sometime with ware tear upvc door handles can become stiff loose or wobbly. If the handle still doesn t work freely you can try pouring some grease on to it which will allow it to work within the mechanism. Furthermore wobbly door handles can be caused by a dropped door damaged handles broken springs or a problem with the multi point locking system.