Storm Door Handle Loose

Levers handles slide onto a rod assembly with a set screw.

Storm door handle loose.

Free delivery with 45 order. 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. For a few simple problems though you might not have to go that far. With most storm door handle problems the best fix is a quick and inexpensive replacement.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. The storm door s bottom expander sweep may be dragging on the threshold. At first glance it appeared that this handle would fit in the old holes. I show how i tightened my loose door handle that is made by kwikset.

When dealing with a lever door handle fixing the problem will require only the most basic of tools and about 10 minutes of time. Ideal security deluxe storm and screen door lever handle and keyed deadlock in satin nickel model hk01 i 099 33 85 33 85. Wright products serenade polished brass lever latch model vbg115pb 34 93 34 93. 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.

Loosen the two expander screws and raise the expander so that the rubber sweep just touches the top of the threshold. Find screen storm door hardware at lowe s today. Free delivery with 45 order. I show how i tightened my loose door handle that is made by kwikset.

There may be a pocket of air pressure between the primary door and storm door. A closer look at the instructions revealed that the handle had to be shifted slightly away from the edge of the door. A loose doorknob of any kind is a nuisance and if left unfixed it will eventually fall completely off the door.