The process of replacing an old or faulty doorknob can be done with the right tools and knowledge. To do this, first remove the screws in the faceplate of the doorknob, insert a sharp object into the latch hole, pull the interior knob away from the door, unscrew the faceplate if it has one, remove the knob on the outside of the door, and unscrew the latch.
Replacement is an easy task that can be accomplished with only the right tools and knowledge. This video shows how to replace a door knob, with or without screws, and both locking and non-locking types. Carefully set the knobs aside and remove the latch mechanism.
To replace a door handle or knob without visible screws, follow these steps:
Disassemble the doorknob by pushing the handle’s pressurer release to remove the doorknob. Remove cover plates and inner door hardware, and select a new knob that fits your needs.
Remove the screws on the interior side of the door knob. Pull the door knob apart and take out the latch. Set the screwdriver just below the head of the pin and tap it lightly with a hammer until the screwdriver fits below the head.
Look closely around the base of the knob where it slips over the shaft. There should be a hole or small slot where you can replace the old knob.
In summary, replacing an old or faulty doorknob is an easy task that can be done with the right tools and knowledge.
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This article was a huge time saver! I watched another from the rekey company, but he sure sped through the tricky parts For anyone else with a newer, “fancy” doorknob, this article is missing a couple extra steps! In my case, I had to insert the key and “unlock” the lock cylinder for it to come out after the spindle was removed – there was an extra spring-pin and lock disc to the side of the keyway. And that assembly has to be removed to get access to the pins, if you’re rekeying it like I was
I tried this today but on a newer model with a plastic spindle. I couldn’t get it open. I believe there were 2 flat clips on the inside of the bore preventing the lock cylinder from ejecting. There was no way I could push them out of the way with a flathead. Possible that a custom tool the exact inner diameter of the spindle bore might work.
Thanks. Big help. I did not bother to try to solve this puzzle myself, fortunately, and went straight to google and youtube. I watched another article first which was a disservice to humankind. Yours was the second I viewed. You were patient. Points for that, right off the bat. Good camera work, too. I used a pocket, screwdriver to twist the shaft and to depress the spring loaded clips. My objective was to fully disassemble the entry set to clean, strip and polish it before reassembly and then apply the lubricants, etcetera. If I had noticed, in your article, the two-armed spring clip that holds the cylinder in place, I would have been able to get the cylinder out. Not knowing what exactly was holding the cylinder, I was hesitant to apply too much force. Did not matter since I was able to strip and polish the the escutcheon, knob and cylinder while assembled. But now I know that for next time. Thanks again.
Hi! This question doesn’t have to do with this article… but I can’t find anything anywhere to help me. I just bought brand new Kwikset door locks to replace in a house I just bought. I got the front door handle and deadbolt installed with no problems. I got the back door deadbolt and knob installed and working, but as soon as I closed the door, I couldn’t unlock it. The little lock button thing wouldn’t turn. I went around the house to open it with the key, but that wouldn’t work.
I want to pull the core from a doorknob none of my Schlage keys fit into it so I thought I might be a quickest but it looks nothing like this knob. Mine has a square tube and then it has a metal tongue going through it I can use that metal thing to lock and unlock it the tongue goes into a twist-lock in the other part of the knob. How do I get the core out of a knob like that? There are 4 tabs that I can bend that would allow the housing for the spring to come off but not sure I should do that I have only one practise knob I need to figure this out so I can rekey my door but I’m not having any luck finding out how to do this knob I have does anyone have any ideas? I have a Schlage rekey set it came with a tool I’m wondering if that tool somehow removes the knob but when I stuck the tool in the hole nothing happened so I was hoping someone might be able to direct me to another source that could help with this specific type of knob.