Schlage Door Handle Upside Down

Is you door handle upside down.

Schlage door handle upside down.

More importantly imo the two kwikset latch sets both operate the way you and i prefer. This is a demonstration of how to remove the lock cylinder on a kwikset smartkey door knob so you can flip over the lock so the keyhole is not upside down. Turn the key 90 degrees counterclockwise until it is vertical in the key hole. How to change handing on schlage fe51 door lock.

A quick tutorial on how to correct it. You can reverse a schlage door handle to fit your door regardless of which side it s handed on. This video walks you through step by step how to change the direction of your levers on a schlage fe51 lock. Are your levers upside down.

Insert the end of a door handle tool or. Step 1 insert the key into the lockset. Step 2 look for a small hole in the side of the handle near the face of the lockset. For 100 years schlage has been building a legacy of security and innovation.

From classic looks that never go out of style to bold contemporary designs schlage s levers and door handles fit and accentuate virtually any décor. Our passion for door hardware is what drives us to develop the products that keep you and what matters most to you secure. The two remaining kwikset entry sets are installed so the key is inserted teeth down. Anyhoo fwiw all the schlage hardware is installed so the key is inserted teeth up.

I had to go check mine since i seldom lock the handles just the deadbolts.