How To Stop A Door Handle From Squeaking

If the knob still squeaks apply the wd 40 around the opening where the bolt or half bolt protrudes from the door s edge.

How to stop a door handle from squeaking.

When a door hinge develops a squeak due to wear or settling instead of reaching for a messy spray lubricant try this traditional non toxic non staining lubricant. It s really super easy to stop a door from squeaking. Here are the steps to stop the squeaking. It might be easier to just watch the video and see.

To stop squeaky door hinges apply a lubricating oil to the inside of the hinges. This can be done by using a flat head screwdriver and gently pushing up the. Loosen each hinge pin by tapping an 8d nail up from underneath. I share what i did in the video below.

Work the knob back and forth again to distribute the oil then let it sit for about five minutes. Turn the door knob back and forth rapidly to distribute the wd 40 inside the mechanism. After you ve put the door handle back how you found it you should be able to open the door quietly again. Once the pin is loose pull it out lift up on the door handle to.

You can also dip the pins in melted paraffin wax to stop them from. However if it continues squeaking i d recommend getting a completely new door handle latch bolt and all. If they keep squeaking use a hammer and nail to tap out the pins inside of the hinges and then coat them with white grease motor oil or cooking oil. Remove the pin from the hinge if possible.

Then tap the pins back into the hinges.