Repairng Old Dexter Handle Set On Front Door

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Repairng old dexter handle set on front door. Inspect the insides of each handle making sure both move when the handle is lowered. That s why it s important to choose the right handleset. I had to fix it. Save big with coupons.

Here is the handleset i bought. Remove the screws on the inside door handle and pull both handles off the door at the same time. Schlage offers a wide variety of designs and finishes from angular to flowing classic to contemporary all designed to ensure that your front door is the perfect. Here s how i did it.

Dexter doorknobs are manufactured by schlage a manufacturer of both home and commercial security products. If you have more that 5 1 2 inches here you can still use a sectional handleset on your door. An external knob mounted on the exterior door surface that may or may not have a keyhole. The standard residential door prep for entry doors is two 2 1 8 bore holes 5 1 2 center to center.

Sectional handlesets have a seperate deadbolt body so the b measurement is actually variable. And an internal knob that contains the locking mechanism on such doors. Your front door is more than just an entrance it s also a showpiece one of the first things a guest sees. See measurement b in the image to the right.

We have dexter door levers handles deadbolts knobs and more with free shipping options. Make sure the square metal rod running through the mechanism turns the latch mechanism. If you have an older house with knobs that slip latches that are stuck inside the door or other minor problems then you should follow these instructions to remove the lock dis assemble it clean and perform minor repairs. My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside.

We have door hardware reproductions to compliment a number of periods from victorian door sets arts crafts door knobs mission style lever sets and a number door hinges to match. Consider installing replacement parts if the handles do not turn the rod.