Now you have to carefully pry the plate off to.
Front door thumb latch repair.
This common problem is easy to spot since you can usually see the rust visible on the handle itself.
For this door the latch needed to be replaced.
Unscrew the thumblatch off the door.
Repairs range from making minor latch adjustments to repositioning the door.
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Some lever inside has given way so the thumbpiece does not pull the latch in when you depress it.
This will probably require an 1 8 allen wrench for the interior knob or lever.
You can probably find the name of the brand on your key or on the latch itself.
If you have a similar problem pick a latch that s the same brand as your existing door latch.
Take some time to evaluate your door.
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Door lock doesn t latch properly when a door latch doesn t click into position it usually means the latch and the strike plate are out of alignment.
Sometimes the front door handle may not open due to a buildup of rust.
Nor does it fully spring back up to horizontal when you take your thumb off it.
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Now that you ve taken the lock off of the door you should be holding the thumblatch in your hand hopefully looking.
If you notice quite a lot of rust buildup on your door handle try to remove it using a mixture of vinegar and baking soda.
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The only way into the lockset is via the knob on the right side.