Storm Door Handle Loose

The storm door s bottom expander sweep may be dragging on the threshold.

Storm door handle loose. I show how i tightened my loose door handle that is made by kwikset. A loose doorknob of any kind is a nuisance and if left unfixed it will eventually fall completely off the door. Find screen storm door hardware at lowe s today. Ideal security deluxe storm and screen door lever handle and keyed deadlock in satin nickel model hk01 i 099 33 85 33 85.

With most storm door handle problems the best fix is a quick and inexpensive replacement. Wright products serenade polished brass lever latch model vbg115pb 34 93 34 93. I show how i tightened my loose door handle that is made by kwikset. Levers handles slide onto a rod assembly with a set screw.

Free delivery with 45 order. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Learn how to replace the handle on an andersen self storing storm door applicable to both the andersen 3000 series self storing storm door and contemporary. A closer look at the instructions revealed that the handle had to be shifted slightly away from the edge of the door.

At first glance it appeared that this handle would fit in the old holes. For a few simple problems though you might not have to go that far. Loosen the two expander screws and raise the expander so that the rubber sweep just touches the top of the threshold. A little troubleshooting can go a long way toward getting your storm door operating correctly again and can save you few bucks.

When dealing with a lever door handle fixing the problem will require only the most basic of tools and about 10 minutes of time. Broken storm door handles are easy to replace if you buy the same kind but upgrading to a top quality brass handle as we ve done takes a little extra work. Loose doorknobs are a common problem on frequently used doors around the home sometimes the doorknob or lever loosens so it spins on its spindle while other times the lockset s mounting ring and faceplate become loose and pull away from the surface of the door.