WEISER / KWIKSET HANDLESET WON'T OPEN. LATCH NOT RETRACTING ENOUGH - SOLVED !
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2024
- QUICK & EASY FIX FOR A WEISER OR KWIKSET FRONT DOOR HANDLESET NOT OPENING WHEN THE DOOR LATCH DOESN'T RETRACT ENOUGH AND THE DOOR IS STICKING.
QUICK & EASY FIX WITH A FREE WARRANTY COVERED REPLACEMENT LATCH FROM WEISER OR KWIKSET OR A $10 REPLACEMENT ON AMAZON.
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Thanks, the video was very helpful.
Thanks for not just showing how to do this but explaining the cause of problem. I wish more DIY videos were like this!
Thanks Colin! Appreciate that. So glad you found it beneficial !
Thank You Sir, you just saved me $90 on a new lock and handle set !! About a week ago I purchased a Kwikset front door handle set, because my 17 year old set was very difficult to open the door. Your video was spot on!! My latch was the problem, so I went to Lowes bought a new one for just $8 bucks and that's it. No need to replace the entire set, returning it un opened back to Home Depot. Thank"s again brother and TH-cam !!
That’s awesome Ponyboy!! So glad the video was able to help you. Thanks so much for taking the time to write me, made my day.
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Mike
Saved me a ton of money!!! Thank you!!! Instructions were clear as day!
Thank you! I did it and all my family members are very happy because they can open the door!!!
Awesome!! So glad it worked !
Thank you. That did the trick for me. The fact that they made that part of the latch with such soft metal is a real design flaw.
Awesome. So glad this video helped you. Thanks for the comment!
And yeah you think there would be something stronger they could use!
I was thinking that too, but you want the cheap part to be the one that wears…
They do this so the common uneducated consumer will just buy a new doorknob set.
Thanks for the video. This saved my life just now. The part cost me $7 at Home Depot. I saved $$
That’s awesome. So glad you got it fixed. Appreciate the comment, love hearing the positive results from everyone !
Thanks for the video. This is the exact problem I was having. after coming across your video i found the fix much appreciated.
Excellent! Thanks for the message. So glad it helped!
Thank you for your clear explanation and demonstration. Your pace was perfect.
Today I took this handle off first time in my life and finally see why it’s not closing properly. Ordered the new part, can’t wait to replace it in a few days.
Awesome!!
I never comment on videos but I have to say this is such a great video! Clear explanation and so helpful!
I’m honoured! Thanks so much for taking the time to write me ngocarina!
Much appreciated :)
Mike
Thanks for the video. I dragged this problem for more than 6 months thinking how am I gonna fix this. Stumbled upon this video and got it done in 20 mins and in 8$ .. thanks again
Awesome!!! So Glad you found it helpful!
I have a stuck latch too but the whole slider plate is pushed way back and won't spring thing is missing. How can I release the latch to get the door open?
Excellent video and so helpful! Thanks so much.
Thanks! Glad you found it helpful!
THANK YOU! My office door has been driving me nuts and the latch not retracting fully is what I found to be the problem, just as you show. But I didn't know WHY, and your clear video shows my problem as well.
That’s Awesome! So glad my video helped out, and thanks so much for taking the time to send me your thanks. Makes my day.
Feel free to help out by subscribing and following my channel. Hopefully you’ll enjoy watching me in my other videos :)
Thank you so much! Without your video, I would have never taught to call Weiser, and it was covered under the lifetime warranty. I installed the new parts and it works like a charm!
That’s awesome! So glad the video was of help to you Fred!
All the best!
Hopefully you’ll enjoy some of my other videos :)
Mike
Thanks for the video. Very well done and clearly explained. Because of your video I was able to do the repair myself and saved a bunch of money.
Thank you so much, had this exact problem with my writer lock and this step by step made it possible to do the repair myself and extra bonus for the tip to get the free replacement part! 😊
Awesome! So glad it helped. Thanks for reaching out :)
I appreciate you explaining the cause immediately followed by here's how to fix it. Stuck around for all of it this was exactly my issue.
Awesome ! So glad the video helped you Dana !!
Thank you for this video. My latch would not retract at all, so I had to cut it with a hacksaw blade. Fortunately, I have a lifetime warranty on Weiser locksets. But you saved me a lot of frustration. Thanks again!
Holy Moly! lol that sounds intense! Good on you for getting that done yourself.
And Thanks for sharing your success! So glad the video helped :)
If you’d.like to Subscribe to my channel that would be super, maybe you’ll find some of my other videos interesting :)
Mike
This is the EXACT door handle set that I have. It's the second one we've bought. Appreciate the idea. Didn't know only that piece could be purchased.
And don't forget the lifetime guarantee warranty
Bro, I just fixed my brother’s front door handle because of your video. Thank you so much!!!
Thank you very much, Mike. I sincerely appreciate it. it costed me $5.39 to purchase it instead of changing the whole Handleset! Once again, thank you....
Thanks very much for this video. I contacted Weiser and the are sending a brand new set. Cheers!!
That’s awesome Craig!
You’ll soon have a smooth opening door :)
Thanks! this is very helpful. I was able to fix my door latch after watching your video. Saved $
Awesome. So glad it helped you Ting! Thanks for the kind note :)
Thank you for showing and explaining everything so clearly! Fortunately/unfortunately I had already had some experience taking door handles off for various locking reasons so I was already partially familiar with the inner workings. That wear was so easy to see once apart! Also thank you for including the lifetime guarantee aspect! Free repairs no cost yes please
You’re very welcome ! Thanks for reaching out. So glad my tip on the guarantee helped you out!
Same comment as everyone else, this was exactly my problem and you saved me $100+, thank you!!
When popping the plate off the inside of the door, start prying from the bottom first. That way if you do slip and ding the door, it won't be as noticable when you're standing at the door and looking down at the handle.
Thanks for your invaluable help with this. You saved us so much time and money!
I am laughing, thinking of what I planned to do to dismantle and fix it. Major surgery. Will be calling Weiser on Monday. Thanks!!!
🤣🤣🤣
have come close to smashing my face on my front door many many times when in a hurry when the latch doesn't open. Cannot wait to try this. Thanks!!!
🤣🤣🤣 that’s funny. I hope this fix will work for you to. Good luck!
Thanks for the DIY
You’re welcome 😊
excellent tutorial of how to fix my exact problem. Thanks!
So glad it helped you !! Thanks for the message : )
My issue is that the latch doesn't come out far enough,
I have the new latch, and I will attempt to DIM tomorrow.
Thanks much for your instructions! *:-)
My pleasure. Hopefully the new latch will come out further. Good luck!
Man, this was incredibly helpful. Thank you!
You’re most welcome !
Mine works but is getting a little janky. Glad I watched now before it doesn’t work. Thx!
Hopefully yours lasts a bit longer🤞
Thanks so much for your video. It was very helpful
You are welcome! Glad it was helpful!
Thanks just the resolution I was looking for .
So glad the video helped you out Steven!
Great video, thanks! Our bathroom door latch doesn't retract enough and sometimes makes the door very hard to open. Is there any way to adjust the latch, so it wouldn't stick out so far? It's always been like this, so I don't think it is from wear, but maybe from incorrect installation. 🤔
I hope you are all safe from the fires!
It worked. Thanks bro
Awesome !
I knew this be interesting. Never knew they be replaceable
Glad you found it interesting Dolly ! Now you're all set if ever that happens to you lol
We have bought two of their entry door locks and both have ended up this way. The second lock has lasted two days and will be going back today. I’ll be going to a different brand.
Oh wow. I hope my second latch lasts a bit longer than that. Crazy!
thank you so much!!!!!
You’re welcome! Glad you found it helpful!
Thanks dude, now sorted ❤
Awesome !
Could you extend the life of the latch mechanism by applying grease to the wear surfaces annually? Great tip on warranty claim. Thanks!
My pleasure. So glad you found the warranty tip helpful !!
Hmm, that’s a great idea. Couldn’t hurt putting some on the new latch before instal. Thanks for sharing that.
All the best!
Mike
Really good vid. Thank you.
So glad you liked it !
Thanks, you really helped me out!
Awesome! So glad to hear Syl!! Thanks for taking the time to reach out.
Thank You for the video. Was about to go buy a new $140 door handle. I got the handle off and messed with it and put it back together and it works again. However the latch sometimes gets stuck in the open position. Can you lube it up to be smooth or will that mess it up?
I think lube would be fine. Worth a try !
Have that issue at my house right NOW! Going to pick up the latch from home depot and just replace it.
Awesome! Good luck! Hope my video helps
Thank you for saving me $200 😊
Mega helpful, thank you!
So glad to hear! Thanks for writing!
How did you get it open?
You have a great speaking voice and probably should have a late night jazz show on the radio....sort of a "Play Misty For Me" type of program....sans the wack job of course.
Thank you for this! Fixed my door for less than $10.00
Amazing!
Thanks for sharing your success! So glad the video helped :)
If you’d.like to Subscribe to my channel that would be super, maybe you’ll find some of my other videos interesting :)
Mike
That clarifies my problem. Now how do I spring it open so I can get the old strike plate out? There’s no metal left to push on.
Hi Jonathan! Glad the video helped.
Are you referring to the door being closed with no means to open it now that the handle has been removed?
If that’s your problem, just use a screw driver to mimic the door handle mechanism to pull back the match. Or slide the one side of the handle back in and you should be able to use it in the same fashion as when it’s all screwed together.
Hope that helps. Let me know if that’s not what you’re referring to, or if you have any other questions.
Cheers!
Mike
How did you get inside the house to work on the inside of the lock?
Luckily I have a garage door able to enter from as well.
Thank you!
My pleasure! So glad it helped !
how do you get the metal shim onto the unit? I got the rectangular plates off easily enough, but the metal shim seems to be too small: it does not clear the tip of the latch that actually moves, even thought I think I see holes that are supposed to line up with pegs on the body of the latch
also, my metal slider seems to get stuck 3/4 of the way to the 2-3/4 mark.
any thoughts?
Great video, thank you!
Thanks for the kind message LtColVenom
All the best!
Mike
Great 👍
Thanks !!
Do youbhave any advice if the door will not open at all (the thumb lever seems to be broken) and there is no other wau of getting inside?
Awesome possum.
Call Weiser. Should be covered under warranty. Simple replacement part for free
Thank you
So helpful
Are Weiser/ Kwikset the same company? Ours is Kwikset & about 8 yrs old, does that matter?
Hi Kkay. They are different companies but the parts appear to be interchangeable. Someone else commented on my video stating it helped them fix their Kwikset that was about the same age as yours. Just make sure you know your model and that the latch is a direct match. Hope that helps.
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Mike
You skipped a very important step. If both the inside and the outside handles/latches don't operate, HOW did you get the door open to remove the mechanics? If the Latch won't throw back, the door is still stuck. It's each to pop it out when it's in the open position. But I can't get the door open.
Turn the handle as much as it’ll retract and pop an old credit card or thin flathead in there and it’ll open right up.
@@joshshrader4274 Thanks. But I'd already tried that and it didn't work - or wouldn't work without damaging the door frame. Ended up taking the door off the hinges after I had a helper come the next day and even then it took a battering ram to get it loose from the frame.
Butter knife always does the trick for me
Mine is brand new in use for 2 months
Will this work if the door is a dead bolt only? It won't retract so I think the only thing to do is remove the handle and retract it from there?
Hi Jill. I’m not sure if I understand correctly, but Removing the handle will definitely allow you to retract the latch manually.
The deadbolt is a separate locking mechanism above the door handle though. If that is stuck and not retracting you may need a locksmith to assist you.
@@mikebikercanada hi. Turns out its the thumb lock. Handle turns, bolt weight won't retract.
Door locked shut. It's an inside to garage door.
I finally got the handle off, now reinstalling the deadbolt so the door is afew, then unscrewing the thumb handle to see if I can get that OUT of the door so I can open the door, then replace it.
Good grief. I can't move that thing!
@@mikebikercanada actually the handle IS off and I can turn the mechanism with a screwdriver but the bolt is still engaged in the door...
What are you doing on Canada Day today Mike? 07.01.22
Why aren't you downtown livestreaming the festivities today?
Where were you yesterday at James Topp's arrival at the Cenotaph yesterday too?
Have you quit doing livestreaming video's of the streets?
Hi Katherine! Happy Canada Day!
I’m at the cottage celebrating. Been watching Ottawalks a lot today ❤️
@@mikebikercanada Okay! Thanks for the update.
Happy Canada Day to you.
Enjoy your time at the cottage!✌❤🇨🇦🙏
OMG hope this problem doesn't present itself when you are in a rush for the bathroom!!! Keep a screwdriver handy in all rooms. FYI
Is there a trick to getting the metal shim off the old latch ?
Hi Brian,
It popped off easily with a screwdriver.
Are you referring to the metal collar around the end of the latch?
mine is new tho and it still does this...
Really? That’s interesting. Might be worth removing it and seeing if the latch has any defects or premature wear on it.
Nope, didn't work. My latch won't retract - even when removed from the door - by pushing the plunger. It does work by rotating the door handle (or pulling the mechanism at the far end from the plunger when removed.)
Shoot, Sorry to hear that. We’re you able to determine what the problem was? Please let us know.
@@mikebikercanada Turns out you can replace the entire latch for not much money.
This worked for me - th-cam.com/users/shortsbpcobYgNa0s
Thanks for excellent tutorial of how to fix the door knob handle. I fixed it and saved the money. Thanks again and TH-cam too!! ❤
Why don't they just make better fucking engineered door latches instead of the junk available now?
lol agree! that would make more sense !