Fix Storm Door Latch

How to fix a storm door handle latch has to be lifted to open.

Fix storm door latch.

Unscrew both interior latch mounting screws pull the interior and exterior handles apart and remove the center spindle. Remove the old broken door handle. Mark new hole locations. Trade in the broken shabby push button handle on your screen door for a shiny new easy opening lever handle.

How to replace a broken door handle. If it latches securely the problem is solved. Move the latch to the left or right as needed. Check to be sure the closer is pulling the door.

Place the latch plate in a vice. Discard the old handle. When you open the door you will see the latch on the door and the strike plate on the door jamb. Storm door handles typically open by pushing down.

Attach the strike plate. Drill holes for new handle. File the edge of the latch plate opening to widen it by 1 8 inch with a half round file. Remove the old storm door handle by unscrewing the two screws that hold the two halves together.

If your storm door hinges have come loose that could account for your storm door latch not working properly. Here are the steps required to get the job done properly. Door handle won t latch. Assemble the door handle.

Loose hinges will push the door out resulting in a latch that. Fortunately the latch can be repaired rather replaced most of the time. Remove the screws from the latch. Replace the screws and tighten.

The constant use and harsh slamming a storm door endures can lead to a storm door latch that stops working properly making it hard to open and close the door. Use the screwdriver to chisel out any wood in the frame that may prevent the door from latching. Handle comes off or is. Remove the latch plate screws and the latch plate from the doorjamb.

Tighten any that might be loose and then check the door again. The hold open washer sometimes binds causing. Reverse the latch installation.