Internal door latch question

[spoke0]

Internal door latch question

Hi, I just have a question about the regular type of internal door lock. I think it's a sash lock? I was wondering if there is a way to fix the spring latch sticking slightly? I am going by this diagram in naming it a spring latch:

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What I mean is when you push the handle down the latch doesn't retract all the way in, just a little bit stays out and sometimes this can have the effect of the door kind of bursting open a little bit when opening. When you push it in with your finger you can shove it all the way in but the handles always leaves a bit sticking out.

Should I replace the lock or handle?

Thanks

 

[JohnJay]

probably the handle.

The handle usually has a spring inside them that sometimes breaks

 

[Jazz01]

Hi, either could be the issue - handle itself wears and there is a spring within the lock body that could be affected.

If you have another similar type handle / lock in another door, swap around the lock body & see if the same issue is seen.

If you can, take off the handles and check them - there should be a metal wire / spring behind it. Spray a bit of WD40 on that, clean out any gunk in there. You can also take out the lock body, open that up (careful that the spring doesn't pop out), again, some WD40 in there.

Alternatively, might be time to replace the lock / handles - just be aware of changing the locks / handles as the cut-out within the door may not suit a different type of handle / lock body. Change like for like & it should be ok Also, depending on the door, you may need to get longer or thicker screws as the original holes in the door, from the handle, may not hold the screws securely when replacing.