Why does my door handle turn but not open?
The problem might be with the spindle, the handles themselves, or the pressure that keeps them in solid contact with one another. Check for wear on all of these parts and replace what is damaged. If there is no damage, make sure that the handles are secured to the door with enough pressure so that their turning manipulates the spindle.
What should I do if my faucet handle won’t turn?
Usually there is a screw on the handle which secures it to the valve stem – you can tighten this in order to secure the handle to the stem. If the screw threads or handle is stripped you will likely need to replace the valve. Hopefully you have a shut-off valve inside for the faucet that you can turn off in order to stop the flow of water.
Why is my doorknob not turning when I turn the lock?
The spring extends fully when the lock is at rest. The spring should compress when you turn the knob and open the lock allowing you to open the door. If you’ve assembled everything and the knob is turning but can’t open the lock, it’s an indication that the latch, spring, or both have a problem.
Why is my door knob stuck in the door frame?
Turns out it was because the door wasn’t latching just right–it held the door shut, but kept the knob from turning until a piece of the latch moved into place. Turning hard and pushing/pulling moved the bits enough to knock everything back into place and allow the knob to turn again.
The problem might be with the spindle, the handles themselves, or the pressure that keeps them in solid contact with one another. Check for wear on all of these parts and replace what is damaged. If there is no damage, make sure that the handles are secured to the door with enough pressure so that their turning manipulates the spindle.
When is a deadbolt lock stuck in the open position?
When a deadbolt lock is stuck in the locked position, this is very similar to when you have a door lock stuck in the open position. It will have the same basic diagnosis methods as what is listed above. I will list them again just in case you jumped to this section.
Turns out it was because the door wasn’t latching just right–it held the door shut, but kept the knob from turning until a piece of the latch moved into place. Turning hard and pushing/pulling moved the bits enough to knock everything back into place and allow the knob to turn again.
What to do if the handle on your faucet is not working?
Plastic handles are especially prone to this problem, and the fix is usually a new handle, but you can try a trick to extend the life of the handle. The trick is to remove the handle, wind plumbing tape tightly around the faucet stem and replace the handle.
