Discard the old handle.
How to change a storm door handle.
If you re installing a backplate and your current handle doesn t have a backplate you may need to drill a.
Install the new handle.
Installation instructions start by removing your old storm door handle.
Remove the old storm door handle by unscrewing the two screws that hold the two halves together.
Remove broken storm door handle.
Replacement handles will fit most aluminum steel and some wood doors.
The home mender dustin luby shows us how to install a new mortise style thumb latch storm door handle with lock.
Find the pieces of your storm door handle in the packaging and assemble them following the manufacturer s instructions.
Storm door handle replacement in 4 steps.
Remove the screws and cover plates.
Loosen the set screw.
Push the pieces of the handle into the holes you drilled making sure the interior and exterior pieces are on the correct sides.
Using an allen key loosen the set screw and remove the interior door handle.
Trade in the broken shabby push button handle on your screen door for a shiny new easy opening lever handle.
Buy a new handle.
At first glance it appeared that this handle would fit in the old holes.
Broken storm door handles are easy to replace if you buy the same kind but upgrading to a top quality brass handle as we ve done takes a little extra work.
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Your storm door handle is attached and secured using two screws.
To remove the broken handle simply unscrew.
Steps for replacing the lock and hardware on a storm door step 1.
Then use a phillips screwdriver or power screwdriver to take out the screws.