If unthreaded pop the knob onto the shaft and snug to the door.
How to tighten door handles.
Identify the screw in the doorknob collar.
I show how i tightened my loose door handle that is made by kwikset.
Using an awl or small screwdriver push the button in all the way and at the same time pull off the handle.
Tighten a loose door handle photo 1.
Release the tab or button remove the inside doorknob by locating the button like our model metal tab or wire clip on the side of the knob that acts as a release.
Give yourself a little room to spin properly and tighten the set screw.
Take doorknob to hardware store if necessary.
The detent is a spring activated pin concealed or small thin plate attached to the spindle that protrudes into a doorknob notch which prevents rotation.
Inspect the rod s surface and locate the groove where the set screw needs to be secured.
From there tighten the set screw back into place.
If threaded twist on the handle on the shaft until its neatly up against the door.
Determine whether you will need an allen wrench or a screwdriver based on the style of set screw which you will find on the bottom of the.
Some tips on how to tighten loose door handles and find the hidden screws for models by kwikset schlage yale defiant ezset and mortice lock sets.