How to Replace an Exterior Door Knob Lock Set
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- This video will specifically show you how to remove and replace your exterior door lock set.
I do have another video which shows how to remove and replace an interior locking door knob with No Visible Screws. See it here • How to Replace A Door ...
There are some extra tips included near the end of the video as well.
Thank you so much! 66 year old woman here and your video helped me replace my front door knob!! Thank you!
Thank you from an ol lady who was scared to death to think about even doing it! Some how to videos go on an on and on. Yours was perfect! Bless you
Thank You so much for posting this video! You explained and showed everything very well! Well enough for a 59 year old woman to do by herself. I just installed my 1st door knob on our back door. Great video!
+Ray Davis I love comments like this. I love hearing success stories when someone can get a door knob replaced or installed. Fantastic! Thank you for taking the time to write such a kind comment. I find that very encouraging.
Thank You there are not many videos like this up
Thank you so much! It's my first time changing it
GOD 🙏 BLESS YOU!!!
Thank you for the detailed instructions, video, and tips. You made this soo easy for this 75 year old great gramma to feel like a pro!!
Really explained with very low level details for understanding....good work. Keep it up.
I am a real novice to home improvement and you explained things very well. Now I have confidence to do it myself. Thanks a lot.
Thank you very much! I fixed my broken door lock plunger, didn't need a whole new lock set but this video explained how to get pieces back together! Girl power!
I love to help people. Thank you for taking the time to write a very positive comment.
Thank you very much for showing me step by step how to change out my Mother ‘s front and back door knob, Your instructions were perfect. Have a good day.
Very thorough instructions. I have a deadbolt that is wobbly (for want of a better word), and needs replacement. I am so happy to know that I can choose new and replace the deadbolt and the exterior door knob without handyman assistance. Thank you for explaining about the long and short screws. My condo is older, and these are probably the original 1984 knobs. You came into my life just in time!
+Sue Kelly I am very happy to hear my video helped you with the door knob replacement. It is very rewarding to be able to fix it yourself with some help. Thank you for watching.
I gotta confess, I'm watching this cause my bad apple of a sister has keys to my house :/ Was informative and helpful. Thnx for the tip, I'll be sure to look for the higher quality locks.
The latch on my door got stuck "out", which locked it. I loved your casual manner and clear explanation of how to replace it. Th! Now I'm off to fix it.
Helpful as Frosty, thanks. I'm off to the shop now to get us a new doorknob. No more slamming the door 4-5 times. Wifey will be happy when she gets home. Happy husband from New Zealand.
+Paul Tibble fantastic. Let me know if she is amazed and happy with you after you get the new doorknob installed. Thanks for the nice comment.
Thank you! I learn so much better from watching someone do a task as opposed to reading instructions.
Following your video, I found the whole process easy!
Thanks for posting this its like an uncle explaining directions to you. Helped a lot!
I've been dreading replacing a couple of broken knobs in my house but your instructions make it look easy. I thought you had to get all the inside pieces of the knob put together like a puzzle but it looks like something an old lady like me can do. lol Thanks
You can do it, just take your time and be patient and it will come together amazingly
"Thank You" !!! You were Very thorough with the tutorial. I BELIEVE I can do this !!!
Thank you!. You showed every single step in a way that is easy to follow. You even explained the difference between a cheap exterior lock set an a high quality lock set. This helps people like me who are all thumbs.
You just showed me everything I need to know about changing my door knob. 😊 now to see if I can actually do it haha
You can do it!
You are a natural at making DIY videos. Thanks so much. Gonna tackle this in a few days...gearing up!
Thank you so much for the positive encouragement on my DIY video. I am very happy to hear whenever my video helped people figure out how to change out an Exterior Doorknob lockset. Let me know how it goes.
Just bought our first house and moved in last week. Had to replace my first one today. Thank to your video, popped the new one in and done! Much appreciated!
we just finished one in our new lake home too. I had to watch my own video as a refresher on how to remove and replace the doorknob
And also, congratulations on your first house
Extremely helpful by showing up close step by step. You're kind of a hoot.
In the process of changing my front door lock and came across your video. I like all your explanation while you worked. Now I know what that round piece is for. Thanks so much! Great job.
+Ruubo Thank you so much for taking the time to make such a positive and encouraging comment. I am very happy to hear my video helped you with your doorknob replacement.
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omg I can totally do this! I'm both shocked and thrilled to see that it is possible for me to fix my own door! Thank you for the great video!
This video has all the words that makes it sounds dirty. Who else thinks the same thing? Btw, Thank you! I installed mine.
Very helpful video! I especially paid close attention to the part where you said to leave door ajar while working on it. I never would have thought of that and the instructions that came with the lock set didn't mention it. Thanks for posting!!
Yes!! Thank you!! A single mom slash only child to elderly, disabled parents now has a new task to add to her growing "Oh, I Can Do That Myself" list!!
+Mari Duggard Way to go. I hope this video helps you achieve a successful door knob replacement.
Well explained ; each step helpful. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for making this video! Your explanations and demonstrations were spot on...so simple and to the point.
Exactly what I was looking for. Wish every single "how-to" video was as flawless, easy to understand and even enjoyable to watch...as much as yours are!
Great job - thx! 😎✌
Thank you so much for the positive encouragement on my DIY video. I am very happy to hear whenever my video helped people figure out how to change out an Exterior Doorknob lockset. I am really beginning to enjoy making these how to videos.
Great, makes we want to rush out and change all the doorknobs in the house. Seriously though, many thanks for this!
Hi I watched several of other videos and yours was the best! Appreciated the comments about getting the best lock for your front door and to use longer screws on the plates.
+Diane Naimark thank you for the very kind compliment. I am glad to hear that my door knob video helped you.
Great video! I was about to pay big bucks to a handyman for changing all my exterior doorknobs. Now I know what he would've thought of me while he was making easy bucks -- duh, duh, dumb! LOL, loved your humor, especially your efforts for us to make good on all our many fingers!
Thank you so much for this video! Have not tried it yet but at least I feel a little more confident. I will have this video with me when I change the lock!
Thank you for the instruction video :) being that I need to replace three door knobs soon as one of mine will not open and can't use it to exit anymore. So I will get this done soon now that you made it look very easy. Thanks again :)
thank you for this video-a friend could not figure out why her doors keep opening by them selves! after watching your video I reliazed she had her latch facing the wrong way-- Easy fix I wii fix it for her she is 80+ years
I was in a hotel room where the bathroom door was installed backwards once, and same problem with the door knob latch hahaha.
Thank you . You demonstrated it very well. Will go out and buy a lock tomorrow and try to replace the broken one .
Good luck on the door knob replacement. Hopefully my video helped you out a lot.
I watched 4 videos and yours was by far the best! To the point and included really good advice!
Welcome to FROSTY Life channel. I love to help people and I love life. I hope you enjoy our future videos and we have a lot of past videos to share as well.
Wow, made it look so simple. Great instructions. Thanks.
Got me through changing my door knob with having to ask my son or hire someone. Thanks!
Nicely done - Clear and to the point.
Thank you. I love getting feedback and I am very happy that my video helped you with the door knob replacement
Thanks for your tutorial sir, on my way to replace my mom front door lock.
Doing it tomorrow!! Hope it's as esy as you made it look!!
Video was very helpful. Thanks for making it.
Thanks for sharing!! I'm changing it myself I'm a female.
All the way from Canberra, Australia. You solved my problem mate. Thankyou.
You lucky, I would love to live in Australia. I am very glad it helped.
Thank you so much! This video is perfect. ::going to replace our doorknob more confidently now::
Good Video. Easy to understand.
+James Dobson by chance are you Doctor James Dobson from Focus on the Family? If so I am a longtime fan. In any case I am very happy to hear my video help to repair the door knob replacement job
Thanks mate, explained well.
Thanks to you I did it!
had that door shut and 'trapped' you inside your house; you don't have a back door? LOL. Great tips. Thx.
Yes, that is always the risk of broken door knobs. My sister got trapped in a bathroom of a house we just purchased, and we had to remove the door knob to let her out hahaha. She thought I was being a mischievous brother.
I just watched this, went to Lowes, bought one and it worked just like that.
Love this guy!
Thank you! Very helpful.
Just what I was looking for-Thank you
I am happy to hear that my video helped with your door knob replacement
Thanks. Hubby is complaining about fixing ours and I might just do it myself.
Thank you for posting this helpful video.
thanks for the help
Thank you so much. It may seem like a simple thing, but this really helped me. 😎👍
I love that my video helps people with projects like door knocker lockset replacement. I used to be intimidated and frustrated by such projects, so I love helping others after I figure it out
@@FROSTYLIFE Same here (finding it somewhat intimidating). I had a problem, then stopped. I watched your video and _BAM!_ door knob competently installed!
DO you have a video that shows how to replace the top lock on the featured door? Many thanks!!! This video was very helpful and I will be able to replace my lock. :)
I know this is an old video but it seems very helpful and I have a question. I am in my early 20s so I have never had to do this before. My outside door only has a padlock, the door handle itself doesn't have a key. I don't feel like that's enough security so I want to get myself a lockable door handle. Does the new door handle come with a key already or... how exactly does that work? I know this may be a stupid question I just want to make sure I do this right.
Thanks!
Good question and yes, you will want to have better security. Yes new door knob will come with 2 copies of the key.
@@FROSTYLIFE thank you!
great video, helped me out quite a bit. Thanks man.
Great help. Thank you
Great video. Thanks!
Thanks a whole bunch. Extremely helpful!
I really enjoy helping people. I was excited when I figured out how to replace this door knob.
Very cool and informative video. It help me by keeping simple.
I am happy to hear you like my video. I am an educator and love to show people various repairs and replacements, like how to replace a door knob.
Thank you! It was a very well done instructional video!
Thanks, now I'm in business to replace two doorknobs (with keys)
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Great job and thanks
I had to come back and say that I bursted out laughing when you said all sticky and slippery.
I find that if you have only a round door knob lockset, I find it better to put the bevel side facing inwards leaving the flat side facing out because putting it in the usual way allows someone to force an object against the beveled side forcing the door open. That's why they came up with Deadbolt Locks also in my situation if I lock the door with the inside knob and forget my keys in the home, I've locked myself out. By reversing the latch the door won't lock from the inside but requires the key to lock and unlock from the outside. The inside knob will still lock and unlock but your door won't lock with the inside knob already in the lock position while the door is open.
Thank you! This video was very helpful 👍🏽
Thank you so much for the positive encouragement on my DIY video. I am very happy to hear whenever my video helped people figure out how to change out an Exterior Doorknob lockset.
Excellent Video.
Why can't you have one common key for all the doors? I have 5 doors in my house. My doorknob failed and I replaced it with the same from Home Depot and they keyed it for me there, so I don't have 5 different keys for 5 different doors.
Good tutorial, thank you!
Is the little latch next together with the big one suppose to go all the way in the strike plate? What's the purpose of this that only come with key doorknobs?
Thanks for the great video . I have the same kind of door with a cheap lock set that needs to be replaced. Can you tell me which model lock set you used?
I am sorry, I do not have any idea what model of locks I purchased, but in the future I am going to be getting higher quality door locks that are not so cheap.
Hello, if it's a mobile home, Guard Security brand, if not, SCHLAGE is rated as THE BEST, you cannot put a rice on you or your home's safety, all the best :).
Helpful video. Thanks. Is changing the deadbolt essentially the same?
Essentially, yes, just be very patient and watch a good DIY video or good set of instructions. I would call Ace, Lowes, or Home Depot, or even your local hardware or handy-person. Money solves some problems, hahaha! Best wishes :). Oh, keep a wedge in the way of the door to keep from closing and locking you out or in, it kinda happen to me, pass it on ;).
Great help
Just curious... how is that lock holding up?
thanks so much, good video!
You have some really good videos I appreciate your knowledge passing it down thank you very much thumbs up
That is very kind of you. Thank you. I am happy you found my video a helpful tool to figuring out how to replace the door knob.
good informative video, thank you1
Nice job!
very cool, thank you. I am hoping my video helped you figure out the replacement of your door knob.
Frosty Life some advice
I think you should change the strike plate so everything is brand new but the bigger deeper screw advice was good
Thank for the info 👌🏾💯
Very good instructions and tips. Thanks
+Carol-Ann Lamothe thank you for the kind compliment.
What if the knob doesn't have any visible screws? Not sure how, but my know will not allow us to open the door, and the locking bolt is not engaged. I need to replace but can't see how to remove
Thank you.
I forgot. My outside doorknob needs replaced and I have one of those round pieces instead of the strike plates in the door like yours had. It falls out and is real wobbly. Should I try to glue it in or can you get a doorknob that comes with the squarish type? That type looks a lot more secure. Thanks
The best advice I can give is to take a photo of what you have, and bring it to a good hardware store where the staff are knowledgeable and helpful and have them help you match up to the best for your needs. A locksmith company might also be of a lot of help.
what is preventing someone from using a Credit Card to slip in between your door faceplate to slide past the actuator? Its facing the wrong way right to protect from people using a credit card to break in?
They do strip straight facts🤘
Thanks dad
thank you , great video I try my and it work, save me some $$
What if there are no visible screws on the old knob?
Good stuff! Thanks!
What brand of door knob?
Thank you for this video, it really help.
Thank you so much for the positive encouragement on my DIY video. I am very happy to hear whenever my video helped people figure out how to change out an Exterior Doorknob lockset.
Now that I got it apart, how do I put it back?
Hi...great video! Wondering if you can help me...my front door lock doesn't work properly. When I try to unlock the door or open the door from inside it is extremely tight.
I have to lift the door upwards to release some of pressure and unlock it.
Please Let me know what is causing the issue.
For some reason....Cold weather makes it worse. wondering....thank you in advance. Maria
It might be a bad fit or tjere is something out of alignment. Try removing the door knob and check it to see if something is bent or out of alignment