It should not touch the mechanism of the inside latch.
How to fix screen door handle.
Assemble the spindle and spring then insert them through the outside of the door as shown in the assembly view fig.
Expose the set screws on the door handle.
Mark new hole locations.
Reverse the latch installation.
Unscrew both interior latch mounting screws pull the interior and exterior handles apart and remove the center spindle.
Remove the old storm door handle by unscrewing the two screws that hold the two halves together.
If possible align the existing holes in the door with the.
Take the handle off of the screen door.
Put on your safety glasses.
Remove the old latch if necessary by unscrewing its attachment screws with either a drill or a screwdriver.
Remove the screws from the broken screen door handle.
Remove the handle by taking out the retaining screws usually two located at the top and bottom of the inside.
Check the installation instructions for a picture of.
15 to 30 minutes this video will guide you through the process of repairing replacing or tightening your door handles at your home.
How to replace a broken door handle.
If screws are already exposed proceed to next step.
Take the handle off of the door.
Mark the door for the new hole locations using the template provided with the new door handle.
How to fix a storm door handle.
Discard the old handle.
Drill holes into.
Trade in the broken shabby push button handle on your screen door for a shiny new easy opening lever handle.
If the knob or rose plate itself is screwed on with threading on the hardware there will be no screws to expose.
Step 2 position the new latch in the desired location.
Storm door handles typically open by pushing down.
With the handle on the door the spindle should extend 5 16 through the other side the storm door fig.
Place the new handle onto the outside of the door.
Take off all components from the door including the handle and latch from each side of the door as well as the frame part of the latch.
Replacement handles will fit most aluminum steel and some wood doors.