Features of the repair of metal door handles

With daily use of the door leaf, the handle assumes the greatest burden, as well as the mechanism that is directly connected with it. That is why these components often fail and need to be properly repaired. As a rule, errors in the operation of these elements can be corrected independently. The main thing is to follow simple instructions and act carefully. Today we will look more closely at how to properly repair door handles.

Before dwelling on the repair of pens, you should familiarize yourself with their common varieties that have different structure and construction features. The most popular are the following options.

• Round swivel. Without these components it is difficult to imagine a quality mortise lock. Such a device is activated by turning the knob clockwise or counterclockwise.

• Push. These handles differ from the above-described variant in that they are made in the form of a very convenient to use lever, which, when pressed, opens the lock, and when it returns to its previous position, it closes. According to experts and users, push handles are the most convenient to use. And they can be safely installed both on the interior and on the entrance door bases.

• Stationary. No less common are simple stationary handles, which in most cases are in the form of a bracket or ball. Such items are not tied with a lock. They perform only a decorative function and act as a handle when opening and closing the door leaf.To repair stationary products, you only need to tighten loose bolts or install new designs.

Door handles are subject to a variety of different breakdowns and faults. As mentioned earlier, these parts take the greatest load in the door structure, so avoiding problems when using them is almost unreal. Specific problems directly depend on the type of door handle. The most frequent are the following violations in the operation of the specified accessories:

• door handles very often jam, and when turning they can "resist";
• there are cases when the handle has completely fallen off, but its fasteners at the same time remained in their original positions (as a rule, such problems occur if the device is made of poor quality materials);
• such important details as the tetrahedral pins located in the inner part of the locking device often break, which adversely affects the latch mechanism;
• the latch can stop working over time;
• turning the broken handle may not move the tongue;
• in case of breakage, the handle does not rise to its original location (this breakdown is difficult not to notice, it usually occurs due to damage or displacement towards the spiral spring).

As you can see, many common problems of door handles are quite easy to detect. For example, if the handle is jammed or its fasteners are loosened, you will definitely notice it during its operation. It is important to bear in mind that many of the problems associated with door handles are related to:

• long service life of accessories subject to regular use (which is why low-quality products fail first);
• the acquisition of a too cheap product (it is not worth saving on the purchase of these products - such options are unlikely to last a long time, but there will be a lot of problems with them);
• improper installation of the necessary structures (if the door plates and accessories to them were installed incorrectly, then over time they will create many problems, it will not be very convenient to use them);
• opening the door without a key (if the door was attempted to be opened with foreign objects, but not with a key, then the handles with the locking mechanisms could seriously suffer and request a thorough repair).

Door handles of metal doors can be repaired by yourself.The main thing here is to follow the instructions and use high-quality materials / tools. Only under these conditions, the result will not disappoint the home master.

Before embarking on such repairs, it is necessary to purchase certain tools and accessories, such as:

• screwdrivers or screwdriver (with these tools it will be possible to unscrew all fasteners);
• hex key;
• electric drill;
• hammer;
• marker to prepare the necessary marks;
• sandpaper / brush for working on metal.

If you stocked up with all the listed tools, you can proceed to direct repair of the door handle of the iron door. The procedure for carrying out such work directly depends on the type of concrete breakdown that has overtaken the door leaf fittings. Let's get acquainted with the solution of the most common problems faced by modern users living in city apartments and private houses.

The metal components of the door handle wear out quickly in conditions of constant use. Often, these elements accumulate dust particles. In order to avoid such common problems, it is necessary to constantly monitor the presence of a lubricant with a locking structure. It is necessary to drop some oil on the bolt component, and then twist the handle so that the lubricant is distributed to all the necessary spare parts.

If the handle is no longer there, then, most likely, the fault of the locking ring. It may be deformed or shifted from its original place. Often this detail bursts. In this situation, the repair will require free time, but this will not be so difficult.

1. First you need to remove the decorative outlet. To do this, it is turned several times (some copies are attached using small screws at the bottom - to remove these products, you must first unscrew the specified fastener element).
2. Next, it will be necessary to unscrew the bolts and screws to which the mechanism is attached.
3. Remove the existing structure and pay attention to the retaining ring. If this part is bent or broken, then it must be replaced with a new ring. Repair the damaged unit does not make sense.
4. Next, secure the retaining ring and mechanism in the appropriate area.
5. Align and secure the handle.

Basically, the inner square breaks if the owners bought a cheap handle made from poor and fragile raw materials, such as silumin. In such circumstances it is necessary to replace the entire existing mechanism. In order not to face such troubles, experts recommend buying not silumin, but steel structures made by well-known companies. Of course, such products will cost more, but they will last much longer.

If an internal pin breaks down, proceed as follows.

1. First you have to unscrew the fasteners at the base of the damaged arm. After you need to remove it itself.
2. Next, you need to unscrew the decorative strip, bolts, and then remove the entire structure.
3. New handle with locking system will need to be fixed in reverse order.

If the latch does not work in the process of opening the door leaf, this may indicate that an excessively small square of modest length is present in the fittings device. It slowly moves in the direction of the latch, then retracts it. As a result, she will not be able to act properly. In these circumstances, you need to act as follows:

1. in the appropriate store you will need to buy an elongated square for the locking system;
2. if the length of this part turns out to be unnecessarily large, then it can be made a little shorter, using the grinder;
3. unscrew one of the handles, remove the structure;
4. then it will be easy to change the square, and then put the handle in its place.

If the door handle does not spring back to its original horizontal position, this does not mean that it has undergone serious damage. Most likely, the return spring in it simply flew off. Often this part can burst.This is exactly what becomes a problem - it is quite difficult to find such a product in ordinary stores. Often in these circumstances it is necessary to completely change the whole mechanism.

It is often necessary to replace the outer handle of a metal door. In many situations, users who have purchased low-quality accessories (from China) from such raw materials as Silumin are faced with a similar nuisance. Such products are prone to breakage, and they have to be replaced with unpleasant regularity. In the described situation, you should act as follows:

1. initially it will be necessary to remove all fixing components of the handle;
2. the next step is to remove a square from the handle system;
3. if the last part has a suitable length, then it is quite acceptable and not to remove;
4. further it is necessary to fasten the pads and gaskets, as well as fix the handle on the square;
5. then the bar is fixed at the required place, the bolt must also be in its position;
6. at the end of all stages screw fasteners.

If you need to replace any small parts in the mechanism of the door handle, then you should be as careful and attentive as possible. Such work may be traumatic. Yes, and losing small elements is not difficult, so you need to act carefully.

Choosing the right door handle, do not forget about its design. This element should be appropriate to the environment and color, and style. Fortunately, today in shops the great variety of different options for metal doors is presented. Your task is to choose the best.

When choosing a new handle, you need to remember that such products are right-handed and left-handed. If you buy is not the most convenient option for you, then you will not succeed in correcting your mistake. Have to change the product or buy another.

Often, door handles are replaced due to the fact that on their surface there are noticeable and ugly scuffs. They adversely affect the appearance of fittings. Of course, it all depends on the wishes of the owners of the home. However, if we are talking about a public institution, a large office or a company, then it is better to install new handles in order not to spoil the impression about the company.

How to repair the handle on the front door, see the video.