How to Remove a Schlage Door Knob

Tools:

- A screwdriver

- A hammer

- Safety glasses

Instructions:

1. Locate the two screws on the inside of the doorknob.

2. Remove the screws with a screwdriver.

3. Pull the doorknob straight out.

If the doorknob does not come off easily, you may need to use a hammer to tap it gently.

4. Remove the latch from the door.

The latch is the metal piece that holds the door closed. To remove the latch, insert a screwdriver into the hole on the side of the latch and turn it until the latch releases.

5. Clean the door knob and latch with a damp cloth.

Tips

- If you are having trouble removing the screws, try using a drill with a Phillips head bit.

- If the door knob is stuck, you can spray it with WD-40 or a similar lubricant.

- Be careful not to damage the door or the door knob.

How To Reinstall a Schlage Door Knob

Tools Needed

- Door Knob

- Phillips head screwdriver

- Flathead screwdriver

- Tape Measure

- Pencil

Instructions:

1. Disassemble the door knob

- Remove the two screws that secure the door knob to the door.

- Pull the door knob off the door.

- Remove the latch from the door.

-Unscrew the setscrew on the inside doorknob half

2. Measure the backset.

A backset is the distance from the edge of the door to the center of the doorknob hole. The most common backsets are 2 3/8 inches and 2 3/4 inches.

3. Install the latch

- Insert the latch into the hole in the door.

- Secure the latch with the screws that came with the door knob.

4. Install the door knob

Insert the spindle into the hole in the door knob.

- Slip the outside half of the door knob over the spindle.

- Secure the doorknob with the setscrew.

- Make sure that the doorknob is tightly attached.

5. Test the door knob

- Turn the door knob to make sure that it operates smoothly.

- If the door knob is not working properly, adjust the screws until it does.