A new handle/lock is a super easy install, you can do it. 15 min and a screwdriver and you are done.
Is an older mortise style lock set up?I’ve tried to use this door at CW’s house and I can promise you this is a problem for a professional and probably not one CW can fix with a trip to Home Depot.
Not many people know what mortise means.Is an older mortise style lock set up?
I know. The only reason I asked was because cylindrical locksets are fairly straight forward. And outside of the tumbler it should not require a locksmith.Not many people know what mortise means.
Time for a smart home owner.
fixed it for you.
Seriously though question is kind of vague. Guts need replaced?
Well considering how many times I've asked for specifics and even offered to give Chris help he has probably already addressed the issue.I know. The only reason I asked was because cylindrical locksets are fairly straight forward. And outside of the tumbler it should not require a locksmith.
You want to use a dry lubricant. WD-40 or other wet lubricants will attract dust and eventually gum up your lock. You may need to clean your lock first, but for a lubricant, something like this might be better:
I’ve tried to use this door at CW’s house and I can promise you this is a problem for a professional and probably not one CW can fix with a trip to Home Depot.
You want to use a dry lubricant. WD-40 or other wet lubricants will attract dust and eventually gum up your lock. You may need to clean your lock first, but for a lubricant, something like this might be better:
The right door handle on my Escalade broke loose at one end. The ice last week may have been partly to blame. When it warms up I might see if I can fix it myself without having to order a new handle.Better than last year. The really cold winter and cheap China quality metal snapped my wife's key off in the lock. Never could get it out and had to put a new cylinder in the thing.