Loose doorknobs are a common problem on frequently used doors around the home.
Screws loose in door handle.
Remove the door rose by inserting a small screwdriver into the small notch in the rose and twisting the tool to pop it off.
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.
Repair or replace any.
Find the screws and.
Tightening the setscrew of the loose door knob or door handle the solution to this problem is relatively simple.
If exposed screws are being used you will have to find the set screw which is normally.
Remove the inside doorknob by locating the button like our model metal tab or wire clip on the side of the knob that acts as a release.
How you fix the problem depends on the design of your doorknob or lever and how it is fastened to the spindle and the door.
Remove the knob or handle.
Generally speaking any loose knob or handle will likely have screws that have come undone slightly a build up of dirt in the locking mechanism or even perhaps a screw which has broken off entirely.
Whatever the reason may be the same steps would usually be followed in order to resolve the issue.
So here s what you have to do.
Fixing the loose doorknob or handle 1.