They Dont Make My Door Handle Anymore

Now try closing the door and give it a push.
They dont make my door handle anymore. Warping if the door cannot physically lock due to the frame or door being warped an adjustment of the strike plate could rectify the problem without the need of a new lock. Tap the end of a chisel under the door stop on the striker side of the jamb. Repairs range from making minor latch adjustments to repositioning the door. Door lock doesn t latch properly when a door latch doesn t click into position it usually means the latch and the strike plate are out of alignment.
Key will not work if you ve had a new spare key cut recently it could be a poorly cut key causing the problem. You can make sure that it is the latch by looking at the strike plate and noticing if the tongue sets in the strike plate correctly. A very common problem that is associated with door knobs is that they do not latch properly. Shut the door and try to lock it.
When this happens the door does not shut and opens up at any time. Tighten the hinge screws and then try adjusting the strike plate by loosening its screws and shifting it slightly. If it won t lock open the door.