Like all mechanisms with moving parts a lock eventually wears out.
How replace door lock.
Most interior door knobs are relatively inexpensive to replace.
Once both screws are removed simply pull each half of the knob straight away from the door.
Save money you would otherwise.
It doesn t really pay to have interior door knobs or locks professionally repaired unless they are special.
Remove the screws that secure the interior lock section to the exterior half.
Insert the exterior part of the lock into the door by feeding the long metal piece through the opening in the center of the bolt.
How to replace a house door lock.
Once you have the kit remove the lock cylinder from the door knob so you can change the pins inside.
This video will specifically show you how to remove and replace your exterior door lock set.
Next put a new latch in and replace the door knob.
If the deadbolt comes with an interior plate and a decorative outer plate with a recessed screw just place the interior plate over the hole from the inside.
Disassemble the lock sections by unscrewing the two interior screws.
An improperly functioning latch may be the result of a poorly fitting door.
To change the lock on a regular door knob first use a screwdriver to remove the door knob and the old latch.
For serious lock problems it is usually best to call a locksmith or to replace the lock entirely.
Jamming the wrong key into a lock or.
Alternatively you can buy a re keying kit for the lock you already have.
I do have another video which shows how to remove and replace an.