I show how i tightened my loose door handle that is made by kwikset.
Tightrn security door handle.
In order to tighten the screws in a loose door knob or loose door handle you need to work on removing your loose door knob or loose door handle from the door that it is currently on.
Tighten internal screws loose door knob or loose door handle.
Step 2 inspect the rod s surface and locate the groove where the set screw needs to be secured.
If that is the case use a screwdriver instead of an allen wrench.
Occasionally the door handle may instead use a different screw type such as a phillip s head screw.
Determine whether you will need an allen wrench or a screwdriver based on the style of set screw which you will find on the bottom of the door lever.
That s because modern door hardware uses a hidden mechanism called a detent to fasten the doorknob that can only be released using a small screwdriver tip or the end of a paper clip depending on your style of hardware.
Insert the tip of the wrench into the screw and rotate the tool counter clockwise until the faceplate is free to slide off.