Hard to turn door knobs and how to fix.
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- This video is about door knob maintenance. We have several inside doors at our house that the knob is hard to turn. We will demonstrate how to remove the parts, lubricate the parts and reinstall them.
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This was awesome. Wayne - thank you for making life a wee bit easier for single, young women like myself. What a blessing!
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This worked great! We’ve been getting stuck in the bathroom for months, I finally got tired of struggling to open the door!
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Thanks. I have a couple of doorknobs that need help. I appreciate your sharing and will try this soon.
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just wanted to say this helped me fix my obnoxious door handle that i had to turn in a million directions just to get to move and now it's beautifully easy to close
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Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This helped a lot
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Such a kind, nice man... good advice.. Wayne explains in a comment that most people have WD 40, which will get the job done but a light machine oil is good and doesn't rule out silicone spray which I use. Good advice. Don't forget to open the door before you remove the screws or you'll have to use pliers to turn the rod inside the door knob to open the door.
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Thanks, this is just what I needed for a stuck knob today 😁
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Nice and easy! Thanks for saving me some $$ on a new knob!
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Super helpful. Excellent step by step descriptions of how to unstick a door knob. Our painter put all of the new door knobs in my brother-in-law's home in wrong. Like all of them. They are sticky. Never have I ever put in a new door knob in and had it be sticky. We will see if this remedies the issue. Thank you! I will update on how it goes when I can get over the Pass.
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I just subscribed after watching your video, thanks so much for the valuable info, fixed a door knob for the first time and finished it much faster than I ever though possible!
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Thank you, this was such a simple and easy to follow guide!
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Thank you for the tip. I'll be trying this out at home tonight.
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Perfection! This helped with my doorknob!
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This great information, because I'm really having a hard time opening the door from either side
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Thanks Wayne! It seems the painter put our door knob back on upside down. I flipped it and now it works perfectly.
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Thank u wayne!
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Thank you, this was very helpful 👍🏻
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Thank you!
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Very helpful...I watched the video once and then was able to go fix my sticky doorknob. It was getting so hard to turn that I thought I was going to get stuck in my room, and now it is working great!
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Mines is like that now..I said if someone was chasing me I would get got...
I had to do this just now at 4am. Thanks 😂
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You’re a good man Wayne. Now if I could just fix my refrigerator light 😂
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Thanks so much! I will be trying this in the next few days!
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Wonderful! So clear and well explained!
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Thanks. I just fixed a bathroom knob.
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Ok sir, you are my new how to guy. I'm a first time homeowner and I really thought I was going to have to go buy a new doorknob. This video has been very helpful and I plan on watching more of your videos for sure. Thank you!
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Terrific, what if after all that, it is still sticking??
Loosen the screws and readjust the parts and retighten. If you get it centered good it should not bind. Good luck with your project and have a great day.
I felt very comforted watching this! I didn’t have true parental figures to teach me a lot of basics growing up, so I really appreciate you!
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I appreciate ya. Noticed u are wearing a myrtle beach hat. U might be a Carolinian like me. Take care and thanks again.
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Thank you so much! I was scared to try in case I broke it but then I watched this and ended up fixing every broken handle in the house... Thank you!
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I took the door off the hinges. Screws for the knob we’re on the inside of the door.
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IT WORKED PERFECTLY.. SAVED ME 50 BUCKS OR MORE.... THANKS..
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Wayne, you are the man! This is akin to "Doorknobs for Dummies". I totally appreciate your statement "pay attention how this part is oriented". I have been a DIY'er for some years and have learned the hair pulling 'til I am about bald hard way of not paying attention of how things have come apart in the attempt to put the dang things back together. LONG LIVE WAYNE,
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Hi Wayne, what if it's a brand new doorknob and the old knob had the same problem? Latch gets stuck inside like yours. House is 4 years old, replaced the old knob because it just locked up and wouldn't open at all anymore. But it was relatively new. Chocked it up to cheap garbage doorknob.
It sounds like an alignment problem. If the inside and outside parts are not aligned well, it can cause this. Try to loosen the mounting screws a little to see if it frees up. If so, try to better center the inside and outside parts. Good luck with your project and have a great day.
Nice explanation. WD-40 is a penetrant and loosening agent, however, and is not a durable lubricant. Over a short period of time the WD-40 will evaporate, and whatever was stuck before will be stuck again. A small amount of white lithium grease is a better choice for lubricating metal-on-metal mechanisms such as door knobs.
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Thank you! Worked perfectly. Fixed a 3 year old door knob that I just thought was suppose to be like that. Until I was locked in!
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Nice clear instructions and visuals. Planning and helping my elderly duplex neighbors try and fix up their back door handle this week, hopefully this resolves the issue with lubricating it up. Just need to get some dry lock or silicone spray, as I’m worried wd-40 or 3-in-1 oil might gum up quick with the cold weather already encroaching, and it being a exterior door.
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Wayne, is it possible to tighten a loose handle that is tightly secured to the door? Can’t find a video on that issue! The handle works well and locks. I know they are made with some play, but this one has too much play in it. Makes me think it’s going to break off soon. I’m in a rental, so not looking forward to multiple key locks. I already have two keys to unlock the doors… Thanks for any advice!
I don't think so. The only screws are the ones that secure the outside and inside parts together. Good luck with your project and have a great day.
Thank you so very much! As a woman living alone I need to do many of these things myself. You were a very good instructor.
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Appreciate the info! I fixed the problem. Whew...😊
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Watched your video carefully. Appreciated that you did not leave out any steps or assume the viewer had any knowledge about how door knobs work. I got lucky. I did not have to take the whole setup apart. Turns out my setup is different from yours. My knobs are so large that I could not get a screwdriver around the knobs and into the screw heads. So I took off one of the knobs by releasing some hex keys (with an allen wrench) that held the knob onto the shaft. Now I had access to the screws. But before I went further, I tried to turn the door knob on the other side and all worked smoothly. Thought about it. So I put the knob back on the shaft and loosely tightened the hex keys with the allen wrench. I Backed off the knob from the shaft a hair's breath and the system was still working smoothly. Then I tighten the hex keys with the allen wrench and tested the system. Door latch worked equally well with both door knobs. I wrote above at length in case any viewer has a setup like mine so that they can do an easy fix. Hope this is helpful.
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So I sprayed the inner locking system and it is moving fine now but it seems to be the actual knob that is making it stick. Any suggestions for that? These Knobs may be more than 20 years old
Most likely is the knobs are not aligned correctly. Loosen the screws a little and if the knob works better, tighten the screws making sure the knobs are centered with each other. This should correct the problem Good luck with your project and have a great day.
My problem is the door is stuck closed. Took the door knob off but not able to get the knob open. If I take the door hinges off I will probably brake the door frame. Any idea?
Without being there it is very hard to say. Maybe take the hinge pins out and see if you can wiggle it loose. Good luck with your project and have a great day.
Mine turns fine until I tighten down the faceplate screws. Same with my deadbolts. On anything else I would just loosen the screws a little but if I do that here the whole thing becomes loose in the door and makes it a security risk.
You have something that is out of alignment causing parts to bind. Try tightening the screws with the parts flexed in different directions. This may help. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.
I just bought a brand new door knob and it's turning hard. I keep loosening it but then when it turns easy, the whole thing is loose.
It sounds like it is binding. The screws need to be tight but try slightly shifting the door knobs around and tighten. There should be a sweet spot where they will work well. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.
I actually have this issue too, I'll be honest one of my first times installing a door knob, so I'll have to tinker with it. I was anxious to get it done and may have rushed it a bit. I'll try tinkering with it when I can. I'm wondering if I can test it before I tighten it? But it seems like it happens when it's tightened
@@jayisonfire113 Actually, I returned it. Bought another brand for the same money and this works great!
Clear and simple and it worked! Thank you.
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Thank you sir, you just saved the not-so home-improvement-savvy husband and I from running out and buying a door knob on a friday night!!
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My moms way younger than ya (not an insult I swear) and she's got bad nerve damage on her hands and feet, our damn backyard door wouldn't open right and even for me it was tough Thank you so much Wayne busted it out less than 10 minutes no need for a new doorknob, had to use Remington gun oil but it worked
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Doesn't lubricant attract dirt like a magnet? What do you think of graphite powder?
Yes it does so try to only use as little as is needed to do the job and wipe off the excess. Graphite works but it is also an abrasive. It is a VERY fine abrasive but it will cause wear. In most cases I don't think this would be a problem in a door lock but in other applications, just be aware. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.
Wayne..how long will the WD 40 treatment last? Also is carbon or thin sewing machine oil better?
It's hard to say because every door lock is different but in my case several years. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.
I'm having this issue with my front door with new locks I got for the front door
If the locks are new and are tight to turn, most likely there is a bind between the inside and outside parts. Slightly loosen the screws and try to better align the parts. This should correct the problem. Good luck with your project and have a great day.
Thank you so much Wayne! What an easy fix and worked like a charm! Almost bought a new door knob! Thanks for saving us money!
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Nice video on how to take apart and lubricate, but a word of caution. Not a good idea to use WD40 as it is a "degreaser" (contains solvents). It may make your lock even worse over time. Graphite powder is your best bet on a doorknob or lock.
I prefer a light machine oil but in past videos I have a lot of comments from people that don't have that. They always seem to have WD-40. That is why I used it here. I have used graphite in the past but I'm not a big fan. Maybe I should give it another try. Thank you for your suggestion and for visiting our channel. We hope you have a great day.
@@DIYwithWayne I'm not sure which lube would be best in this situation, my go to for this off of the top of my head would probably be silicone spray but what about a doorknob that leads into a garage and is subject to cold weather? I don't know if a light machine oil would get sticky in that case or be fine. There's another lube that I recently have been hearing about even though it's probably been on the market for years and it's dry film lube. It comes in a spray can and you can get it at probably any auto parts store. I don't know how good it would be in this situation but I wanted to mention it, I've never used it for anything but they do have their advantages for certain things. I think I'll research it for door knob lube and see what turns up.
@@DIYwithWayne I've been researching door lock lubes and one that many locksmiths recommend is Houdini spray lock lube. I'm not sure what's in it but it's highly recommended.
@@bodeine454 I think the silicon spray would work well. tried a dry spray on a car door hinge some time back and it did not last very long. I don't remember the brand.
@@bodeine454 OK, Thanks for the update. I will look into it.
Thank you for the video!! Graphite had been recommended by the big box employee - it did nothing. WD 40 - Boom!
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This didn't work for me. instead, I loosened up the screws a little bit and it worked.
You fixed it. Sometimes when the screws are tightened there is a little bind because the inside and outside are not aligned perfectly. If you get the alignment good you should be able to tighten the screws. Just don' tighten them too much. Thanks for visiting and have a great day.
@@DIYwithWayne thanks for the info tho. I havent fixed it completely. The knob shakes ab bit because the screws arent tight.
Thanks, Wayne. Your video was exactly what I needed. If only I could learn to stop putting things down and then forgetting where I left them. But that’s my problem.
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Thank you so much! This fixed the problem
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Thank you. Gosh, you weren't kidding about needing a towell to wipe up extra wd-40
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@@DIYwithWayne By the way thank you, this worked perfectly.
I’ve been putting up with a knob that only turns one way for way too long. Your video fixed it for me in 5 minutes. Thank you!
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My knobs don't have screws!
It could be a different brand or has parts missing. Good luck with your project and have a great day.
Thank you very much. Very simple and straightforward. I have a very stubborn doorknob to fix now.
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Thank you, Wayne. I subscribed to your channel. I need to do a lot of simple jobs that can involve simple mistakes. Your channel will hopefully prevent some of these mistakes.
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Worked like a charm on a stuck door to my garage. Thank you!
Hey Wayne, thanks for the tips.
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Hey man, I just installed a brand new door knob, it came lubed and all. It works and functions great, but seems a little stiff. Did I tighten it too much maybe? Or is it just because it's brand new and needs a bit if working in. Appreciate the help!
It could be too tight or not aligned correctly. loosen the screws a little and see if you can center the parts better. Then retighten the screws but just snug enough to keep it from getting loose and try that. Good luck with your project and have a great day.
Thank you! All fixed!
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Thanks Wayne! Worked wonderfully. Great informative videos like these go a long way!
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Thank you!! I have a doorknob that sticks and has been getting worse and worse. The steps in the video fixed the issue completely!
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This was so helpful!! Was able to fix the doorknob issue with your very easy and informative video!! Thank you!!
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Will do this when 'cold' weather subsides for a bit...very clear instructions. THANK YOU!
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Thank you. :) My kids and I both learned how to fix our sticky door knobs today!
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thank you!!! i was able to follow your clear instructions and get my door functional again!!!
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Thank you for sharing this video. It was most helpful. We were able to fix our door knob.
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Worked like a charm! Sometimes it gets hard to turn when we lose strength in our hands, too. I appreciate you! Thank you!
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Thanks for the video. The garage knob works a little better. Just used a lot for many years. :)
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Very thorough and just the right amount of explanation. Thank you!
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This worked great. Thanks for the help!
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Thanks. Got it done 👍
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What do you do if the lever on the other side won't turn to lock the door? (also feels loose)
It's hard to say but it could be it's not installed correctly or a part is broken. I would suggest you remove it and put the parts together but not in the door to see if they work that way. It will make it easier to see the parts in motion. Good luck with your project and have a great day.
@@DIYwithWayne Update: Did some more tampering and discovered that the torsion spring around the spindle broke. Having a hard time finding any videos/guides on replacing this, but I'm guessing most ppl just replace the entire lock vs messing with this spring.
I expect getting the correct part would be a hassle. Replacing the door knob set would cost more but be a lot easier. Good luck.
Sick video dude, helped a ton
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Very clear and easy to follow tutorial! You have a great southern accent too:)
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Thank you for this! We live in a rental and getting someone out to fix things is a hassle I'd much rather fix things myself lol
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Found this video and fixed my door within 10 minutes. Thanks!
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Thanks Wayne!
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Thank you so, so, so much!!! Sir, I just tried this out a few hours ago on my door knob and my mom's door knob and it works I just hope that it can stay this way forever. Thanks a lot! 😊
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Wayne, are you from South Carolina?
No, Mooresville, North Carolina
@@DIYwithWayne Anderson, South Carolina here…the accent and MB hat made me think that you may be from SC. Great video by the way. Unfortunately my knob turned out to be way more complex. I was able to fix it eventually.
There are a lot of different styles out there.
Straight to point. Thanks for the helpful guide!
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Thank you!!!! Easy fix, I should've found this vid a year ago!
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Thank you Wayne. I have a house filled with sticky door knobs. This is just what I needed.
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thank you wayne!
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A simply stated explanation, easy to understand, all mystery removed, and to think I was...WAS...going to call a locksmith. 😏🙄 Thank you.
I subscribed. 😊
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@@DIYwithWayne, well hello and you are welcome. I am going to take my time, go through your video library and educate myself. I really like the way you present information and that is the root of being a good teacher.
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Thank you so much ! Fixed my door right up ! 😁👍
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I like your instructional style
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Thanks Wayne! Good stuff here. Have a good day!
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@@DIYwithWayne I used so WD40 on the key and inserted it several times. I also used WD where I could without removing the door knob. It works so much better! I will take it apart as you show when needed. Thanks again! Wayne!
In time that should work it it's way into the lock and may be all you need. Thanks for the reply.
Didn't work as it wasn't at all clear.
Hello Joe, Sorry you did not find it clear. What could I have done to make it better?
Perfect! Thanks Wayne!
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Unless its the 2 metal paperclips inside, one couldve broken off in keyhole side knob.
That could be but not in this case. Mine are old door knobs and just needed a little oil. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.
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Thanks Wayne. Really helpful. You have a great day, too.
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