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Door Handle Replacement Door handles may seem like an insignificant thing but if you aren't happy with the style or design of them, or find them difficult to use, it's worth replacing them. With a bit of patience, you can install a new handle in no time. Modern door handles are equipped with cover plates that conceal the screws to give them a beautiful appearance. However, you'll need to attach them separately if your new handle does not have them attached already. Removing the Old Handle Door handles aren't just an important for their aesthetic value to your home, but they're also vital for safety since they let you lock and unlock your door. However, over time the door handle could lose its grip, appear loose, or appear old and worn out. This is a clear indication that it's time to replace your door handle. If your door handle is becoming difficult to use, it could be time to replace it. This is a serious problem since you won't be capable of locking or unlocking the door, which could put your family and yourself at risk. Another reason to replace the door handle is if it's damaged or broken. A damaged or broken door handle can be dangerous, particularly for children and elderly family members who might struggle to open it. They could be trapped. Luckily, it's quite simple to fix a damaged door handle by simply replacing the handle that was broken. Modern door handles are generally standard sizes and should fit any door. If you are not sure if your new door handle will work, remove the old one and measure its housing holes. This will allow you to purchase the right size door handle. It is the easiest way to remove the old door handle by taking it off from the door. This is typically done with a screw driver. However some door handles have a cover plate that conceals the mounting screws, so you'll need to remove this to reach the screws underneath. After you have removed the old handle, make a note of the way in which the spindle has been connected. This will assist you in aligning the new handle. Alternately, you can take off the door handle by removing it from the latch mechanism. This is typically done with an screwdriver however you'll need to find the small latch, which should be just to the left of the trim piece. After removing the latch, unscrew the handle and strike plate. Then, remove the latch from the door's edge. Take off the Strike Plate You'll need to replace the latch plate when you replace the handle. It's the plate that holds the hole where the latch for the door is inserted when the door is closed. The new handles will come with two latch plates which are a circular and a rectangular plate (see the diagram above that shows the parts of the door handle). If window handles have an rectangular latch plate, replace it with an oval one. This will let the latch hook into the strike plate, making the handle easier. The first step is to unscrew the screw that's holding the old latch plate in place. The screws are typically tight and require a fair amount of force to loosen them. It is helpful to have a second person help in this area if it is possible. Once the screws are removed, the latch plate should pull out of the door easily. If it is stuck or doesn't move using a nail file to scratch around the edges of the latch plate. This can help loosen the plate. Now you can prepare the new strike plate for installation. With the wood screws that were included with your new handles, screw the latch plate to the inside of the doorjamb. Be cautious not to tighten too much the screws, as this may cause damage to the strike plate. If you're not sure whether the latch plate is in the proper position, shut and open the door to check whether it latches and closes correctly. If it does not, you will need to adjust the strikeplate up or down, or forward or back until the door shuts properly. If the door is still moving or jiggling, you may need to enlarge the hole for the latch in the strike plate. This is more common for older doors, but can happen due to wear and tear hinge mortises that are too shallow or the wrong size for the latch, or from damaged or broken strike plate that is damaged or broken. If this is the case you can use a metal file instead of a chisel, or hammer to adjust the strike plate. Take off the Latch The latch is the metal piece that is angled that moves in and out of the hole in the inner edge of your door. The latch is pushed forward when you turn the handle. It also hooks into the door frame so that the door is closed. If your door shakes when you close it, changing the latch could be all you need to fix it. It's difficult to see the screws that secure the latch to the door, however there's usually a tiny slot on the trim plate that permits you to insert a screwdriver in order to remove it. After you've removed the trim plate, it should be simple to remove the latch as well as the remaining bolts that hold the spindle and latch in place. If the latch is not easily removed using a paperclip or tool to remove it from the handle mechanism. Insert the item into the recessed latch slot and gently turn or jiggle it until you feel the latch and handle begin to separate. You may need to repeat this process several times before you can remove the latch. You should be able slide the new latch into its slot without issues after you've removed the old one. Use the new screws to secure the latch to the strike plate or door frame. Make sure it is properly positioned in the slot, aligned with the screw chambers. Before you install the new handle, make certain to measure your existing backset (the distance from the centre of the large hole on the front of the door to the edge). Also, ensure that the latch size on the new handle is a good match to the measurement of your existing handle. You'll require a new cylinder for your lock if replacing the latch and handle, or your old one is damaged. If you're not switching locks the new lock should fit into your existing recess and work with the keys you have already. Select a latch with rectangular cover plates to match the handles you have. Remove the cover plate You can replace your old door handles with a modern lever and rose design to improve the look of your house. You can buy complete sets of door handles that come with matching escutcheons as well as privacy adaptor kits. To replace an internal door handle take off the cover plate (or rose) that protects the screws and the inner mechanism. Find a release tab on the plate, and employ a flathead screwdriver remove it from the knob. It could have an opening on one edge or be held in place by pins. Once the cover plate is off take off the screw that holds the inside handle in place and put it aside. Remove the screws that hold both the inner and outer plates. You can loosen them with the help of a Philips Screwdriver. Then, remove the inner plates and latch plate from the door and put them aside. Most doors have gaps between the jamb of the door and the inside edge of the frame that allows for a handle, but not all have. If yours isn't allow for a handle, you'll have to drill a new hole through the door. This is the same process for opening a locked door however you'll have to be extra cautious not to scratch the door's frame or frame. Installing new door knob screws is necessary after holes have been drilled. Purchase the same dimensions as your old screws to avoid getting the handle too tight or loose. It's also necessary to install a new strike rod and latch plate that aren't part of most door handle sets. Amazon's Choice FAERSI 2-piece chrome finish handle sets are an excellent alternative if you're in search of a top-quality interior door handle replacement set. It's factory-fitted and has received hundreds of 5-star reviews. 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