Remove the old broken door handle.
How to fix screen door handle.
Remove the handle by taking out the retaining screws usually two located at the top and bottom of the inside.
Assemble the spindle and spring then insert them through the outside of the door as shown in the assembly view fig.
How to replace a broken door handle.
With the handle on the door the spindle should extend 5 16 through the other side the storm door fig.
Unscrew both interior latch mounting screws pull the interior and exterior handles apart and remove the center spindle.
Check the installation instructions for a picture of.
Storm door handles typically open by pushing down.
If the knob or rose plate itself is screwed on with threading on the hardware there will be no screws to expose.
Drill holes into.
Remove the old latch if necessary by unscrewing its attachment screws with either a drill or a screwdriver.
Mark new hole locations.
Expose the set screws on the door handle.
Step 2 position the new latch in the desired location.
Place the new handle onto the outside of the door.
Take the handle off of the screen door.
Take off all components from the door including the handle and latch from each side of the door as well as the frame part of the latch.
Put on your safety glasses.
15 to 30 minutes this video will guide you through the process of repairing replacing or tightening your door handles at your home.
If possible align the existing holes in the door with the.
Remove the old storm door handle by unscrewing the two screws that hold the two halves together.
Reverse the latch installation.
If screws are already exposed proceed to next step.
Trade in the broken shabby push button handle on your screen door for a shiny new easy opening lever handle.
Remove the screws from the broken screen door handle.
It should not touch the mechanism of the inside latch.
How to fix a screen door handle 1.
How to fix a storm door handle.
Replacement handles will fit most aluminum steel and some wood doors.
Discard the old handle.