If it is not pull the spindle out and rotate 180 degrees.
Kwikset door handle not working.
Kwikset door lock troubleshooting.
Learn how to troubleshoot for the kwikset door lock.
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The spindle is spring loaded and will retract back when released.
Make sure you lock is installed on your door and that your door is all the way open.
How to fix a door knob that turns but doesn t open.
Hold the handleset on the exterior side of the door and make sure the round edge of the spindle faces the door edge.
Ensure your door cannot close on its own or that you have another way to enter you home.
Press the lock button on the keypad then enter the security code to.
If you have a deadbolt make sure it is in the locked potion.
Press the latch bolt.
Many door knob and lockset problems can be corrected before they become so serious that the lockset does not work at all.
Handlesets are ideal for front entries because they have both a secure deadbolt and stylish handle.
Here we look at repairs for locksets and knobs.
If you have a knob or lever make sure it is in the locked position.
Realign the door if the bolt does not operate smoothly when opening with a key.
The part of a doorknob that you grasp with your hand connects to a rod that extends though the door to the knob on the other side.
If you have a key that won t work in the lock please see how to repair keyed door locks.
Often a malfunctioning latch assembly or lock mechanism causes the problem.