How to tighten door handle?

[lyndab1]

Wondering if you anyone can help me fix this loose powder room door handle? I'm scared that it will breakdown & lock me in!

I thought the little hole on the left might fit a tiny allan key to tighten but shining a torch in, it doesn't look like an allen key keyhole?

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

Regards

Lynda

[JacobZ · Accepted solution]

Hi @lyndab1,

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.

Generally, that hole you can see is where a locking pin is attached to the door, so it is not what you need to look at.

This piece here is a cover plate that conceals the screws that connect this handle to the handle on the other side of the door.

If you rotate and pull this cover plate, you should be able to remove it fairly easily to reveal the screws. If they are not on this side of the door, then try the other side.

Once you can see the screws, it should be a simple case of tightening them up.

Let me know how you go.

Jacob

[lyndab1]

WOW, that has been loose for a couple of years and I just tightened it in a few minutes!

Thanks Jacob, I'm very impressed.

Lynda

[JacobZ]

Hi @lyndab1,

I'm so glad to hear you had some success.

Congratulations on a job well done!

Jacob