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Door Handle Replacement It's worth replacing door handles if you aren't happy with the way they look, or if they are difficult to use. With some patience, you can install a new handle in no time. Modern door handles are usually equipped with cover plates that conceal the screws, giving them an attractive look. However, you will need to attach them separately if the new handle doesn't already have them. Removal of the Old Handle The door handle is not just a decorative feature for your home it also serves as a safety feature that allows you to lock and unlock your door. However, as time passes your door handle can lose its grip, feel loose, or look old and worn. This is a sign that it's probably time for a replacement. If your door handle is becoming difficult to use, it may be time to replace it. This is a problem because it means you can no longer lock or unlock your door, which could be the risk of security for you and your family. It's also a good idea to replace the handle on your door if it is damaged or broken. A damaged or broken door handle can be extremely dangerous, particularly when your children or elderly family members are unable to open it, and get trapped in the. It's easy to replace a damaged handle on doors. Modern door handles are typically standard sizes and should be able to fit any door. If you are not sure if the new door handle you are buying will work, remove the old one and take measurements of its holes in the housing. This will enable you to purchase the correct size door handle. The easiest method to remove the door handle you have been using is to take it off of the door. Usually it is a matter of using a screwdriver. However some door handles have a cover plate that conceals the mounting screws, so you'll have to cut off this cover plate to get access to the screws beneath. After you have removed the old handle, take note of the way the spindle is attached. This will assist you in aligning the new handle. You can also remove the door handle by depressing the latch mechanism. This is usually done using a screwdriver but you'll need to find the small latch, which should be just to the left of the trim piece. After you have removed the latch, take the handle off the strike plate and then the latch off the door's edge. The Strike Plate If you are replacing the handle, you'll need to replace the latch plate that holds the hole which the door's latch hooks into when it closes. The new handles will come with two latch plates which are a circular and a rectangular plate (see the image above that shows the parts of the door handle). If your current latch plate has rectangular, swap it to a circular one so that the latch hooks into the strike plate in a manner that makes the handle more comfortable to operate. The first step is to unscrew the screw that's holding the latch plate that was previously in place. The screws are typically tight and require a lot of force to loosen them. It might be beneficial to get a second person to assist with this task if you can. After the screws have been removed the latch should slide out of the door with ease. If it's stuck or won't move then use a small nail file to scrape around the edges of the latch plate. This can help loosen the plate. Now you can prepare the new strike plate to be installed. Screw the latch plate into the doorjamb using the wood screws that were included with the new handles. Do not tighten the screws too much as this can damage the strike plate. If you're unsure whether the latch plate is in the correct position, try closing and opening the door to see whether it locks and closes correctly. If it doesn't, you'll need to adjust the strike plate upwards or down, or forward or back, until the door closes and latches correctly. If the door is still moving or jiggles, then you may have to enlarge your latch hole on the strike plate. This is more common in older doors, however it could also be caused by wear and tear, hinge mortises that are too narrow or the wrong size for the latch, or from damaged or broken strike plate. If this is the situation you can use a metal file instead of a chisel or hammer to adjust the strike plate. Take off upvc replacement door handles is an angled metal piece which slides in and out of a hole on the inside of your door. When you turn the handle, it pushes this latch forward, allowing you to open the door. It also hooks into an opening in the frame of the door to keep your door closed. If your door shakes when you close it, replacing the latch might be all that's needed to fix it. It's difficult to identify the screws that secure the latch to the door, however there's usually a small slot on the trim plate that permits you to insert a screwdriver in order to remove it. Once you've removed the trim plate, it should be easy to remove the latch as well as the bolts that keep the spindle and latch in place. If the latch won't come out you can try using a paper clip or a tool to spring it loose from the handle mechanism. Place the item in the recessed latch slot and gently move it around until you feel the handle and latch start to split. You may have to repeat this procedure several times before you are able to remove the latch. Once the old latch is removed and the old latch is removed, you should be able to slide the new latch into the slot with no issues. Make sure that the latch is properly positioned in the slot and lined up with the screw chambers and then use your new screws to secure it to the strike plate and door frame. Before installing the new handle, make sure to measure your existing backset (the distance from the center of the large hole on the front of the door to the edge). Check that the latch size of the new handle is equal to the measurement. You'll require a brand new cylinder for your lock if you're replacing the latch and handle or your existing one is damaged. If you're not changing the locks, the new latch should fit in your existing recess, and work just fine with the keys you have currently. Be sure to select an entry point with rectangular cover plates that match your old handles. Removing the Cover Plate You can replace your door handles with a new rose and lever designs to improve the look of your house. You can purchase complete sets that come with matching escutcheons and privacy adaptor kits. The first step in replacing an internal door handle is to remove the cover plate or rose, which hides the screws and the mechanism within. Find an opening tab on the plate and use a flathead screwdriver to remove it from the knob. It could have a slot on one edge or be secured by a pin. Once the cover plate is removed, remove the screw that holds the inside handle in place, and then set it aside. Remove the screws that secure both the inner and outer plates. You can loosen them with a Philips Screwdriver. Remove the inner plates and latch from the door. Put them away. Not all doors have this gap. If it doesn't, you'll need to drill a hole into the door to install the new handle. This is the same procedure as opening a door locked however, you'll have to be extra cautious not to harm the door's frame or frame. After the holes are drilled after which you'll have to put in new screws for the door knob. Buy the same dimensions as your old screws to avoid getting a 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. If you're in search of a reliable replacement interior door handle set look no further than the Amazon's Choice FAERSI two-piece chrome finish handle set. It's factory-fitted and has received hundreds of 5-star reviews. It's a great option for replacing worn or damaged interior door handle hardware on your Chevy HHR.