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Door Handle Replacement It's worth it to replace door handles if you aren't happy with the way they look or if they are difficult to use. Installing a new door handle is simple if you've got patience. Modern door handles are equipped with cover plates that hide the screws to give them a beautiful appearance. If the new handle doesn't have screws already attached, you will have to attach them separately. Remove the old handle Door handles aren't just an important for their aesthetic value to your home, but they're crucial for safety as they allow you to lock and unlock your door. However, as time passes your door handle can lose its grip, become loose, or appear old and worn out. This is a sign that it's probably the time to replace your door handle. One of the first signs that your door handle needs replacing is if it's becoming difficult to operate. This is a problem since it means you can not lock or unlock your door, which could pose an security risk to you and your family. It is also a good idea to replace your door handle when it's damaged or broken. A damaged or broken door handle could be quite dangerous, especially if your children or elderly family members struggle to open it and end up trapped within. Luckily, it's quite simple to fix a damaged door handle by replacing the handle that was broken. Modern door handles are generally standard sizes and will fit any door. If you are not certain if the new door handle you are buying will work, take out the old one and measure its housing holes. This will allow you to buy the right size door handle. The most straightforward method to remove your old door handle is to take it off of the door. Usually, a screwdriver is used. However certain door handles come with a cover plate that conceals the mounting screws, so you'll need to remove this cover plate to get access to the screws beneath. Once you've removed your old handle, take a note of how the spindle is connected so that you can make sure it is aligned when you put in the new one. You can also remove the door handle by depressing the latch mechanism. You can make use of a screwdriver to take off the door handle. However, you will have to locate the small latch, which is located on the edge of the trim piece. After you have removed the latch, unscrew the handle from the strike plate and then the latch away from the door's edge. Remove the Strike Plate You'll have to replace your latch plate when replacing the handle. This is the plate that holds the hole where the door's latch hooks in when the door closes. The box that the new handles are packaged with will offer two different latch plates: either a rectangular or a circular one (see the diagram above for the components of a door handle). If your current latch plate is a rectangular shape, switch it out for the round one, so that the latch hooks onto the strike plate in a manner that makes the handle more comfortable to use. The first step is to loosen the screw that's holding the old latch plate in place. The screws are typically tight and require a bit of force to loosen them. It is helpful to have a second person assist with this task if you can. Once the screws are removed the latch should slide out of the door easily. If the latch plate is stuck or doesn't move use a small file to scrape the edges. This will sometimes free the plate up. Now you can move on to preparing the new door strike plate to be installed. Utilizing the screws made of wood that came with the new handles, attach the latch plate to the inside of the doorjamb. Don't over tighten your screws as this can damage the strike plate. If window handles www.repairmywindowsanddoors.co.uk 're not sure whether the latch plate is in the correct position, shut and then open the door to determine whether it latches and closes correctly. If it doesn't then you'll need to adjust the strikeplate upwards or down or forward or back until the door shuts properly. If the door is moving or jiggling, it may be necessary to expand the hole for latching in the strike plate. This is more common on older doors. It can be caused by wear and tear hinges that aren't shallow, the wrong size latch, or damaged strike plate. If this is the case, follow the exact procedure to adjust the strike plate, but with the use of a metal file instead an hammer and chisel. Removal of the Latch The latch is the metal piece that is angled that slides in and out of the hole on the inside edge of your door. When you turn the handle, it pushes this latch forward, allowing you to open the door. It also catches an opening in the door frame so that the door stays closed. If your door is wiggles when you close it, replacing the latch could be all that's needed to correct the issue. It's difficult to identify the screws that secure the latch to the door, however there's usually a small hole on the trim plate that permits you to insert a screwdriver in order to remove it. After taking off the trim plate you will be able to pull off the latch, as well as the bolts that hold it and the spindle. If the latch doesn't easily release, try using the clip of a paper or tool to release it from the handle mechanism. Insert the item into the latch's slot that is recessed and gently move it around until you feel the handle and latch begin to split. It is possible to repeat this procedure several times before you can take the latch off. After the old latch has been removed, you should be able to slide the new latch into the slot with no problems. Make sure that the latch is correctly positioned in the slot and aligned with the screw chambers and then use the new screws to secure it to the strike plate and door frame. Measure the existing backset (the distance between the center of the large hole on the door's front and the edge) prior to installing the new handle. Verify that the size of the latch of the new handle matches the measurement. If you're replacing the handle or latch, or if your old lock cylinder has been damaged, then you'll need a new one. If you're not switching locks the new lock should fit into your existing recess, and work with the keys you have already. Choose a latch that has rectangular cover plates to match your existing handles. Removal of the Cover Plate Door handles may begin to look shabby over time, but if you replace them with a contemporary lever-on-rose designs, it's an easy and quick DIY project and decorating idea that will enhance the overall appearance of your home. You can purchase complete sets that include the escutcheons as well as privacy adaptors and escutcheons. To replace an internal door handle remove the cover plate (or rose), which protects the screws and the inner mechanism. Use a flathead to remove the cover plate. It could have a slot along one edge or be secured by a pin. Remove the screw that holds the handle inside and place it aside when the cover plate has been removed. Take off the screws that hold both the outer and inner plates. You can loosen them by using the help of a Philips Screwdriver. Then, you can remove the outer plates and latch plate from the door and set them aside. Most doors have an opening between the door jamb and the inside edge of the frame that makes room for a handle, but not all do. If yours does not allow for a handle, you'll have to make a hole through the door. The procedure for this is the same procedure for opening a door with locks, but you'll have to be extra careful to avoid damaging the door or frame. The installation of new door knob screws is necessary after holes have been made. Make sure to buy the same size as the old ones, so you won't have the handle that is too tight or loose. You'll also need to install a new latch plate and strike rod that aren't part of most door handle sets. Amazon's Choice FAERSI 2-piece chrome finish handle sets are an excellent option if you're in need of a premium interior door handle replacement set. It is a factory-fit and has received hundreds five-star reviews. It's a great option for replacing worn or damaged door handle hardware inside your Chevy HHR.