Storm Door Handle Fell Off

At first glance it appeared that this handle would fit in the old holes.

Storm door handle fell off.

With most storm door handle problems the best fix is a quick and inexpensive replacement. Over time a house door handle can come loose and come off. The locking mechanism on the house door handle might fail to properly open and latch the door. Broken storm door handles are easy to replace if you buy the same kind but upgrading to a top quality brass handle as we ve done takes a little extra work.

For a few simple problems though you might not have to go that far. Typically the problem is the result of a missing or loose screw in the house door plate. Larson doors broken retractable screen. It is a lousy design.

The house door handle will continue to come off even after putting the handle back on. A little troubleshooting can go a long way toward getting your storm door operating correctly again and can save you few bucks. Remove the old handle and screen door latch. The larson door lasted 6 years.

Ideal security deluxe storm and screen door lever handle and keyed deadlock in satin nickel model hk01 i 099 33 85. Get 5 off when you sign up for emails with savings and tips. Storm door handles break or become tarnished long before the door need replacing but installing a new handle is a simple job that can usually be finished in a few minutes. By the diy experts of the family handyman magazine.

The larson door replaced one who was in place over 35 years as we wanted a pet door. The outdoor handle fell off a model 350 door due to the failure of the metal lip holding the door handle in place.