Every homeowner will, at one time in their life, be faced with the prospect of having to replace a doorknob. While some people are handy enough to dive into this and be able to figure it out as they go, there are many among us who will find this type of repair daunting.
There are several different types of door knobs. Some are designed for exterior doors and some for interior doors. Most doorknobs designed for exterior doors are designed to be unlocked using a key from the outside and a small twisting mechanism located on the face of the knob on the inside.
Doorknobs designed for interior use vary depending upon their intended purpose. For example a doorknob intended for Bedroom/Bathroom will have a lock that operates the same on the interior as the lock mentioned above yet it will be supplied with a key type device that usually stored on the trim above the door in the event the door is accidentally locked or someone in that room becomes hurt and can't open the door on their own. The other common type of doorknob designed for interior use are commonly known as Hall/Closet or "passage" knobs. These have no locking mechanisms and are designed merely to keep those doors latched shut.
While there are other types of door knobs availabe, those mentioned above are the most common.
This post is designed to assist those who need to install a basic doorknob and have never done so. Also, if the reason for changing the doorknob is due to looseness or binding, you may want to consider trying to tighten the screws that hold the knob together as they frequently become loose due to ordinary use.
We've included a Youtube instructional video to assist you as necessary with this project. If you have any questions or problems, or otherwise feel that you would be unable to tackle this on your own, please feel free to contact us by phone or E-mail, or contact the handymand of your choice. Have fun working Around The House.
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