why would a door knob not turn?
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If nothing happens when you turn the knob, it's usually because the set screw holding the knob to the rod has worked itself loose. If the bolt moves, but not enough to allow the door to open, the mechanism probably needs lubrication. ... Pull off the handle and spray lubricant onto the screw to get it to turn more easily.
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A: When a door won't stay put, it's a sign that the hinges do not line up. To pinpoint the problem, check how the door looks when it fills the doorway. A gap at the top on the handle side of the door means that the top hinge sticks out more, which causes the door to swing closed.
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In order to unlock your manually locked garage door, you just need to turn the knob or large handle located in the middle of your door. Keep turning it until you hear a click.
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['Use an Allen key on the screw at the door side of the hinge.', 'Start by adjusting with the door closed.', 'Turn 1-2 rotations clockwise and then test to see if it still drags.', 'Tweak the hinges until you get a smooth open and close.']
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The starter won't crank If nothing happens when you turn the ignition key to the "Start" position, it means that the starter motor doesn't turn over the engine. Most commonly this could be caused by a dead battery; here is How to check the battery. ... The starter motor itself or a starter solenoid could be bad.
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["Pull the red cord down firmly once to manually release the door's locking mechanism, The opener will make a clicking noise.", 'Walk over to the door to push it up manually.']
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Like most things, wooden doors can start to develop problems. Cracks, an improper seal or excessive heat and moisture can cause your wooden door to warp. A warped door allows air to escape or enter your home, as well as bugs and rodents!
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A garage door with a broken spring should not be opened or closed using an automatic operator. All though some openers can lift the door, you risk damage to the operator and the door. ... Bend the opener rail due to the weight of the door pulling on the rail, in less common cases the motor might fall off the ceiling.
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Determine if the door is Left Handed or Right Handed Method 2: With the door open, stand with your back against the hinge jamb. If your left hand is nearer the doorknob, then the door is LEFT-HANDED. If your right hand is nearer the doorknob, then the door is RIGHT-HANDED.
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Could be one of several issues. Dirty or failing thermostat or loose connections are most likely candidates. Another option could be fan relay or control board. A more remote possibility could be a weak run capacitor.
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If the compressor is working, but the fan won't turn, then the problem is most likely with the motor and/or capacitor. If you don't hear any sounds to indicate that the compressor is working, and the fan isn't spinning, the most common causes are a lack of power or a faulty compressor contactor.
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Dummy door knobs are one-sided “fake knobs.” They're usually installed on the surface of a door or behind it. Some come in pairs so you can use them on double doors. These types of door knobs don't have any working parts. They're good for a shallow closet or small pantry and the interior of French doors.
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TIL In the US round door knobs are illegal in public-use buildings.
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Common reasons the ignition key won't turn include attempting to use a key for a different vehicle, or a locked steering wheel. You can unlock the steering wheel by turning the steering wheel from side to side while simultaneously turning the ignition key on.
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Door knobs do not naturally give as much grip as lever handles. If doors are to be used by those that do not have much grip such as children and the elderly a door knob may make it difficult to operate that door. This is very relevant in public use buildings where we will always advise lever handles over door knobs.
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['Handle. Doorknobs have two handles, one on each side of the door, and are either locking or non-locking. ... ', 'Hardware. The hardware of the doorknob includes screws and other metal pieces that help hold the doorknob on the door. ... ', 'Bolting Mechanism. ... ', 'Lock. ... ', 'Strike Plate.']
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"If you see a key indicator rather than a lock, this means that the door is locked. This may be because the child lock is on but may also be because the cycle is not finished or the machine has detected an error.