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Front door thumb latch repair.
Repairs range from making minor latch adjustments to repositioning the door.
The only way into the lockset is via the knob on the right side.
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You can probably find the name of the brand on your key or on the latch itself.
This common problem is easy to spot since you can usually see the rust visible on the handle itself.
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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.
Some lever inside has given way so the thumbpiece does not pull the latch in when you depress it.
Nor does it fully spring back up to horizontal when you take your thumb off it.
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This will probably require an 1 8 allen wrench for the interior knob or lever.
If you have a similar problem pick a latch that s the same brand as your existing door latch.
For this door the latch needed to be replaced.
Sometimes the front door handle may not open due to a buildup of rust.
Unscrew the thumblatch off the door.
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The thumblatch baldwin lock on my front door has broken.
Now you have to carefully pry the plate off to.
Tighten the hinge screws and then try adjusting the strike plate by loosening its screws and shifting it slightly.
Take some time to evaluate your door.