The doorknob is loose or won't come back - can you continue to use the door?
Let's call the client Irina. At first the door handle was a little loose. Then, after pressing, it began to return to its original position more slowly.…
The client's name has been changed.
Let's call the client Irina. At first the door handle was a little loose. Then, after pressing, it began to return to its original position more slowly. After some time, the handle had to be slightly lifted by hand.
The lock was still working. Irina decided that it was just a cosmetic problem.
“A handle is not a lock. If the key works, then everything is fine?”
Not always.
Why is the handle related to the operation of the lock?
On many doors, the handle operates the latch and elements of the lock body. If the handle does not work properly, the reason may be:
- weakening of fasteners;
- square wear;
- damage to the return spring;
- wear of fittings;
- malfunction of the lock body.
Sometimes the problem is really just the handle. Sometimes it goes deeper.
What does it mean if the pen doesn't come back?
This may indicate that the return mechanism is no longer working as well as before. If you continue to use the door, the latch may:
- do not come out completely;
- not completely clean;
- start to eat.
As a result, one day the door may no longer close or open normally.
Is it possible to just tighten the screws?
If the problem is only related to a loose fastener, yes. But if after tightening the handle still remains:
- sags;
- sticks;
- non-refundable;
- rotates too freely,
more careful checking is required.
How can you tell if the problem is inside the lock?
It is useful to check the handle with the door open. If the mechanism is already operating abnormally, the likelihood of a problem within the fittings or housing is higher.