Tighten Door Handle Without Screws

Remove a kwikset knob lock set with no screws and no detent the secret catch.

Tighten door handle without screws.

That s because modern door hardware uses a hidden mechanism called a detent to fasten the doorknob that can only be released using a small screwdriver tip or the end of a paper clip depending on your style of hardware. I show how i tightened my loose door handle that is made by kwikset. With round doorknobs though you may need to remove the knob in order to make the faceplate mounting screws accessible to your screwdriver. Interior door knobs however will often have the screws hidden from view for a cleaner look on the door.

A lever door handle is used in place of a traditional doorknob on many modern locksets. These handles are available in a variety of styles and finishes to complement different decorating styles. Occasionally the door handle may instead use a different screw type such as a phillip s head screw. On lever style handles you can almost always access the mounting screws easily.

These screws are behind the decorative cover plate between the inner door knob and the door. Most homeowners will find that these devices are easy to remove if they are broken or damaged or if they simply want to replace it with a new style. Find an allen wrench that fits the screw by trying each different size in the set until one fits. The detent is a spring activated pin concealed or small thin plate attached to the spindle that protrudes into a doorknob notch which prevents rotation.

When this occurs it s an easy matter to simply tighten these screws to snug up the door again. I show how i tightened my loose door handle that is made by kwikset.