Remove the handle by taking out the retaining screws usually two located at the top and bottom of the inside.
How to fix screen door handle.
Assemble the spindle and spring then insert them through the outside of the door as shown in the assembly view fig.
Reverse the latch installation.
If the knob or rose plate itself is screwed on with threading on the hardware there will be no screws to expose.
How to fix a storm door handle.
If screws are already exposed proceed to next step.
Take the handle off of the screen door.
Take off all components from the door including the handle and latch from each side of the door as well as the frame part of the latch.
Place the new handle onto the outside of the door.
Expose the set screws on the door handle.
Remove the old latch if necessary by unscrewing its attachment screws with either a drill or a screwdriver.
How to replace a broken door handle.
Take the handle off of the door.
Mark new hole locations.
Trade in the broken shabby push button handle on your screen door for a shiny new easy opening lever handle.
If possible align the existing holes in the door with the.
Check the installation instructions for a picture of.
How to fix a screen door handle 1.
15 to 30 minutes this video will guide you through the process of repairing replacing or tightening your door handles at your home.
It should not touch the mechanism of the inside latch.
Mark the door for the new hole locations using the template provided with the new door handle.
With the handle on the door the spindle should extend 5 16 through the other side the storm door fig.
Drill holes into.
Replacement handles will fit most aluminum steel and some wood doors.
Unscrew both interior latch mounting screws pull the interior and exterior handles apart and remove the center spindle.
Remove the old broken door handle.
Remove the old storm door handle by unscrewing the two screws that hold the two halves together.
Tape the screen door handle template onto the door.
Storm door handles typically open by pushing down.
Discard the old handle.