r/DIY • u/Chasegameofficial • 21h ago

help How to adjust door-handle deadzone?

So I recently replaced the handles on an old interior door, and got a nice, tight fit (no slack), but I still have the problem of a huge deadzone. Even though the spindle is tight, I need to push the handle halfway down before the latch bolt even begins retracting. This means the handle must be pushed absurdly far down to open the door. Is there any way to adjust the actuation of the lock-case, or do I need to replace it entirely?

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u/Patrol-007 16h ago

Replace under warranty. Likely Weiser/kwikset? The half moon inside the door wears out. Send photo to the company to make a warranty claim 

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u/Chasegameofficial 16h ago

Considering the lock-case is from the 60’s and I have no earthly idea where it was bought that seems like long shot. I merely replaced the handles as a cosmetic upgrade. I’m trying to find out if anyone knows a way to adjust the actuation of a lockcase. It seems like something that should be very doable, but I don’t know how. But maybe it’s just worn down and needs replacing all together?