Schlage F-Series Handleset Replacement

Dean attempts to diagnose what's wrong with this Schlage Camelot bright brass door latch. Will Schlage stand behind their lifetime warranty or will they balk at this handleset purchased in 2007?
0:00 Introduction
0:50 Diagnosis of problem
2:14 Unboxing the new handleset
3:07 Removing the old handleset
4:19 Installing the new components
8:37 Testing the new handleset
8:50 Outtake

[@nigeldonovan263]

Very helpful instructional video!

[@PilotViewProductions]

Thanks

[@ZachVanHarrisJR]

*"thank you so much for this Dean, this helped a lot!" - MELL DUNEY 616*

[@PilotViewProductions]

I’m glad. Thanks for viewing. Hope Pilot View Productions has a few more videos that will help you. Dean

[@christinamayfield1752]

Thank you for such a helpful step by step video.

[@PilotViewProductions]

Thanks for viewing

[@i-am-star]

What an absolutely perfect and helpful video. Thank you.

[@PilotViewProductions]

Thanks for viewing and for the kind comment

[@danielwood6743]

I can tell you take pride in your videos, epic job sir

[@PilotViewProductions]

Thanks Daniel. Dean

[@quinnkemp3654]

your video skills are legendary. very nicely done!

[@PilotViewProductions]

I am humbled Quinn. Cheers

[@williamarrowsmiith8380]

Excellent tutorial video! Thanks for sharing.

[@PilotViewProductions]

Thanks for viewing and appreciate the compliment.

[@netterstyl]

1. You know you're old (AND STYLISH) when you wear penny loafers with tassels.
2. You know your house is old...and stylish...when it has a _solid_ brass (and thick) kick plate on the front door instead of one of those "brass" (i.e., coated aluminum) ultra-thin kick plates sold nowadays. Sigh...longing for the good ol' days.

[@PilotViewProductions]

Guilty on both fronts.

[@terpMolly]

TY! this helped alot!

[@PilotViewProductions]

Sure thing. Thanks for commenting

[@vanessagomez4341]

Great tutorial! I’m having trouble removing my lock because the previous owners painted over the mechanics underneath it and basically sealed the parts into the door, any tips to unseal? I’m trying to avoid buying a whole new door 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@PilotViewProductions]

Thanks for commenting Ms.Gomez. Without seeing a pic, I'm kinda flying blind with my advice but: I'd start by using a box cutter or X-Acto type knife and carefully cutting around the perimeter of the lock. This should cut the paint away from the edge of the lock. If you can get one side off, you can take a rubber mallet and tap on the mechanics of the side you removed 'after' cutting around the perimeter of the other side with your box cutter, etc. Other tools that may work include a sharp putty knife, or a small flat jeweler's screwdriver. You might apply a small degree of heat using a hair dryer around the perimeter to make the old paint pliable.

[@vanessagomez4341]

@@PilotViewProductions thanks for the advice!

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[@johnkoutrakos1591]

Thanks for your video. My inside and outside will not retract the latch. I purchased a new one and the same thing happened after a couple of days. What am I doing wrong?

[@PilotViewProductions]

Not saying this is the reason, but: when installing, it 'is' possible to get the mechanism in a 'bind' while tightening the screws. I continually work the lever as I'm tightening the screws and if the latch refuses to retract, I back off the screws and try and reposition the handles.

[@meowser7]

Did you have to show proof of purchase or receipt to get the replacement?

[@PilotViewProductions]

Surprisingly no. Just declare that I was the homeowner and not a contractor.

[@jbighitter]

If you have an older Handleset, the cap over the lower screw, screws off, it doesn't pop off. You have to screw it off. I guess that was better?

[@PilotViewProductions]

You are correct. I have the same handleset upstairs that is older and it just has a screw with no cover. Hey, thanks for watching this video and great success in all your projects.

[@ks-fz9fq]

Does that bottom has a lock from inside ?

[@PilotViewProductions]

Not with a key, it just has the deadbolt

[@thejerkofalltrades3862]

Ok ,so no way to fix just replace it

[@PilotViewProductions]

Well I wouldn’t say that at all. My point was, if it has a lifetime warranty, what’s the use of a repair. The repair would have been however; to build a new plate that had the wear marks on it ‘or’ spot weld the worn spots and grind it down level. Had it not been under warranty that would have been my move. Thanks for viewing.

[@MendonMukthesh]

🤣🤣🤣