Schlage door latch will not retract

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  • Опубликовано: 20 янв 2025

Комментарии • 242

  • @claytonsooy
    @claytonsooy Год назад +2

    Thank you, Andy. I watched about half an hour's worth of videos to try to fix that latch, and your video was the first one that worked.

    • @davidchaves8952
      @davidchaves8952 7 месяцев назад +1

      I did exactly the same thing as you. This is the first video I saw where they had the same problem as me AND the solution to fix it.

  • @kaitlynwilliams6887
    @kaitlynwilliams6887 3 года назад +6

    I tried this on my AirPods when they weren’t syncing to my phone. The sledgehammer trick worked! Nice save, Andy!

    • @blm397
      @blm397 2 года назад +1

      too funny

  • @sunova_
    @sunova_ 3 месяца назад +2

    My garage door suddenly had this issue after 3+ years.
    Found this video and got a rubber mallet. Whacked it about 6 times pretty hard and it fixed the issue!
    Thanks so much. Lol

  • @FrankNatale-pm8dk
    @FrankNatale-pm8dk Год назад +1

    Brilliant!! Andy, my wife and I cracked up when we first viewed your video. Well, we said what the heck. Let’s give it a go. Worked like a charm and saved me at least $100 on a locksmith. Can’t believe it. Bravo, Andy! Thanks for sharing.

  • @chadlucas1231
    @chadlucas1231 18 дней назад

    I was troubleshooting the same problem. Ran across this video and laughed my ass off when I saw the solution. Then tried it and it worked. Thanks Mr. Andy.

  • @weakskd
    @weakskd 2 года назад +9

    I feel like the ghost of Norm Macdonald just saved my day!! Thanks Norm....err Andy! Brilliant!

  • @gfotinakes316
    @gfotinakes316 3 года назад +11

    Three cheers for you Andy! It worked like a charm. We are having 15 people over for Thanksgiving tomorrow and we didn't need this door jamming. You just saved us a bunch of trouble and $$. God Bless you and yours!

  • @howiejim69
    @howiejim69 2 года назад +2

    Hi Andy. My Schlage F51 latch got stuck. It would retract when I moved the lever (all levers in our house!), but when the lever was in neutral position and I tried to close the door, the latch wouldn't budge. It should have moved in and out freely. I tried everything I could find on the internet (there wasn't much about this problem), and I finally said to myself: "I've got nothing left to lose if I try Andy's suggestion. I'll have to order a new lock anyway whether or not I break it." So I got a small hammer and started hitting the latch. After about three fairly firm hits, it slid in but tended to stick a bit. I had to hit it two more times, and now it works fine. I don't know what the problem was, but your suggestion helped. Thanks.

  • @colleensmith4617
    @colleensmith4617 3 месяца назад

    Andy, Andy, Andy! You are a genius! We had the same problem with the sticking Schlage latch and your remedy was golden. A few good whacks with the rubber mallet and we are back in business. Thanks so much from the beautiful Maryland Eastern Shore.

  • @jakeowsley6552
    @jakeowsley6552 2 года назад +9

    Andy, I am still laughing! Thank you thank you! We have had a stuck Schlage latch on our front door for months, finally took it apart to see if I could fix -- couldn't. My wife and I found and played your video, thoroughly enjoying and giggling at your choice of 4# hand sledge, say nothing of the old adage of "fixing things with a bigger hammer". This is exactly what mine needed. One whack with a 16oz hammer from the "everything" drawer. You Rock, dude.

  • @rafaelbakiyev728
    @rafaelbakiyev728 Год назад

    I was about to replace entire Schlage lock, but when I saw this video I gave it a try. AND IT WORKED!!! Thank you Andy!

  • @leahjohnson5605
    @leahjohnson5605 2 года назад +1

    OMG!!! This really worked! I had two door knobs that have been like this for YEARS! The hammer tip worked on both! I am sooooooo happy!

  • @shaunvigil8223
    @shaunvigil8223 10 месяцев назад

    This really works, I took the entire latch apart, inspected the springs and other internals and still could not get it to work. Saw this video, reinstalled it and gave it some percussive persuasion and it really worked! Thanks

  • @kirkbrown8375
    @kirkbrown8375 Год назад

    Andy this is probably the first DIY video that reminded me of an SNL skit. I laughed along while doing it. I took your advice and waited until the wife was gone. And yes it worked!

  • @KLVM1000
    @KLVM1000 2 года назад

    Thanks Andy worked great. Our hotel is now operational again!
    I thought it was a joke but I read the comments and it made me try it

  • @nicky1669
    @nicky1669 Год назад

    Thanks Andy. watched quite a few videos of people showing complicated ways of attempting to fix it and yours was so easy and worked so well i just wanted to say thanks!

  • @lminute120
    @lminute120 3 года назад +17

    Same problem for me after kids constantly slamming the door, it finally stuck and would not retract. So I whacked mine once and it went in half way and stopped. I hit it a second time and it went all the way in. Then it would not come back out. Took off handle and I broke a sizable chunk of metal off inside. Just ran to the store and grabbed a new latch and got it in before the wife got home so it is fixed regardless. Worth a shot, just did not work for me. I gave a thumbs up for massive respect to the method!

    • @aloksaxena77
      @aloksaxena77 2 года назад

      I did the same and it is not coming back out any more . Looks like I have to put a new one in.

  • @andyneufeld5145
    @andyneufeld5145 3 года назад +2

    Schlage has lifetime warranty on these latches. When the latch fails, email their warranty form in with pics. Used this hammer trick and will have a new replacement when it fails again. Thanks for the video!!!

  • @kenwoodard2826
    @kenwoodard2826 3 года назад +3

    It worked for me too. The latch got stuck inside the housing, but I disassembled it, gave it a tap with the hammer. The latch freed up and came out. Reassembled it and it is working. Thanks

  • @noliva
    @noliva Год назад

    Worked like a charm. Thank you so much Andy. You remind me of Norm McDonald, your voice and demeanor is just funny, in the best of ways. Thank you,

  • @charlescoyle433
    @charlescoyle433 3 года назад +2

    Responded earlier about attempting the "hammer fix." The result for me was the plunder becoming stuck in the cylinder inside the door. I went to Lowes today prepare to purchase a total new lock and knobs assembly. Several years ago a new lock assembly was replaced for the same problem on the same door! Today, Lowes had a "Schlage 1-in Diameter Polished Brass Door Night Latch" replacement kit for the inner door assembly, $9,97. The door latch was quickly replaced, using the original knobs, keeping the use of the original key. Schlage #P518-420, Lowes item #61313. Schlage must have learned that so many, many of us are having the non-retracting problem!

  • @ShawnSohi
    @ShawnSohi Год назад +1

    Four cheers for Andy. I was about to shell out $$$+ to replace the whole thing and your suggestion worked exactly on the third hit with the hammer. Thank you Andy.

  • @tonychinn
    @tonychinn 2 года назад

    Hey it worked! My Schlage latch just started acting up; ready to go buy a replacement but decided to check out you tube. Glad I did. Thank you Andy.🙂

  • @Guardian304
    @Guardian304 3 года назад +4

    Worked like a charm after having to replace once/yr for the last 5 yrs. Thanks Andy!!!!!!!!

  • @cb4636
    @cb4636 3 года назад +3

    Andy thank you! The “big hammer” did the job. Like you I had to smack the latch a couple times to get it to work. You saved me from having to make a trip to get a new latch. Amazing. Cheers!

  • @Phrygian14
    @Phrygian14 Год назад

    Thanks a bunch Andy!! Fixed my mother's Schage door latch with a soft blow mallet and 4-5 good whacks. Thank you for the video!

  • @jamieouellette4682
    @jamieouellette4682 Год назад

    This actually worked and it didn't break the lock mechanism (we use the dead bolt anyways and not the door lock). I didn't hit it that hard but enough to loosen it up and get it to start working again. This saved me a trip to home depot and around $25 for a new one. Thank you! Every other video I watched said there was no other way than to replace it.

  • @maryorr2036
    @maryorr2036 9 месяцев назад

    It's 2024 and you're the only one I could find to solve my issue! It worked! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @IceCweemQueenz
    @IceCweemQueenz 2 месяца назад

    Thank you! We changed the batteries in our door knob, tried greasing all the mechanisms, took it apart and nothing worked. Watching this, whacked it a few times and it's fixed!

  • @thomasleamon4833
    @thomasleamon4833 3 года назад +6

    Exact problem, exact lock - perfect solution! Thanks Andy!!

  • @DonnaBrew
    @DonnaBrew 3 года назад

    Ok, I had this problem but not with a Schlage brand. I watched another video first and took my door handle apart and cleaned and oiled it and reinstalled it. It did NOT solve the problem. So then I found your video and grabbed my rubber mallet and gave it a couple of good whacks and PRESTO! It worked!!! LOL. Thank you very much.

  • @ccorrales151
    @ccorrales151 Год назад

    Amazing! I didn't bother to take it apart. Just read the comments after I watched Andy's RUclips video and most of them concurred. Gave it a try. I tried tapping it at first with my small sledge hammer. Then gave it a little harder wack, several times. And instant fix! Thank you Andy!!

  • @RentonRC
    @RentonRC 2 года назад +1

    After a ton of troubleshooting, I stumbled across your video. BAM! Doorknob fixed! Thank you :)

  • @markconfer9111
    @markconfer9111 Год назад

    This advise was perfect. Had taken entire mechanism apart but there were no visable parts that I could manipulate. Put in back on door and a couple of hammer taps and door would close! Thanks Andy.

  • @PrincetonPimp007
    @PrincetonPimp007 Год назад +3

    I’m glad this worked for a lot of you however this ended up breaking my latch entirely. Off to Lowe’s to buy a new assembly. Worth a shot though!

  • @carlrimer3759
    @carlrimer3759 6 месяцев назад

    Worked like a charm on a Schlage lever model, about 8 years old. Two wraps with a similar hammer and all fixed!

  • @stany9266
    @stany9266 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks Andy! It worked perfectly with a couple of gentle taps.

  • @ICONICANNARBOR-jj8wm
    @ICONICANNARBOR-jj8wm 6 месяцев назад

    Andy, you're a genius. Using a rubber mallet I gave it three whacks and it worked! Hot Damn! Thanks!

  • @tynkerbe111
    @tynkerbe111 8 месяцев назад +1

    What in the holy hell! This was amazing and you are so adorable! My poor guy was working on this for an hour...finally said he was going to buy a part, so I googled, found your youtube, and BAM! (literally) and it's fixed! You're the man, thank you!

  • @mzm828
    @mzm828 3 года назад +1

    Normally I wouldn't associate hammering something with fixing it, but it worked! Thanks Andy!

  • @oneabsentshadow
    @oneabsentshadow Год назад

    Thanks for the video Andy! A good ole whack worked like a charm. Three cheers for percusive maintenance.

  • @michaelsimon2535
    @michaelsimon2535 2 года назад

    Yes, three cheers for Andy. I should have googled on RUclips before taking it apart but a happy ending. Much appreciated.

  • @AB-dd3hn
    @AB-dd3hn 3 года назад +5

    Worked! I used a rubber mallet. Mine is a Schlage digital keypad type.

  • @guypatron9804
    @guypatron9804 3 года назад +3

    Well my goodness, best DIY video on RUclips! Same problem, same solution...works like new. Thank you!

  • @rufascube9284
    @rufascube9284 4 месяца назад +1

    Worked perfectly for me. Thanks Andy.

  • @VaJamie
    @VaJamie 2 года назад

    Just whacked my Schlage lock.........took 5 light whacks with a 16 oz framing hammer. Works like a charm. Thanks.

  • @sweetnovember116
    @sweetnovember116 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you for making this video and sharing. I was about to go get a whole new lock. The hammer trick did the job and saved me lots of time and money 😊

  • @michaelbyrd9869
    @michaelbyrd9869 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you Andy (Norm). I just tried it and it worked on the first hit. I used an old kids baseball bat to rest against the latch and hit it with a rubber mallet. I didn't want to damage my door if I missed.

  • @yugnok
    @yugnok 6 месяцев назад

    It worked. Took about 10 seconds. Thanks Norm.

  • @davidbroach3239
    @davidbroach3239 2 года назад +1

    I must say I was very doubtful this would work, but it did! Thanks Andy!

  • @kevinshaddox6424
    @kevinshaddox6424 3 года назад

    Thank you Andy! you just saved me buying a new knob. i took my 2.5 lb hammer after taking all apart and wd40 worked and worked on it never could get it to work. 3 wacks with the hammer did the trick. im amazed and grateful ! Thank you sir

  • @rojejome
    @rojejome 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for this Andy. I hope it continues to work. Mine is just like yours and the hammer did the trick. Trying to find a replacement that will work from all the choices online is like looking for a needle in a haystack!

  • @galerummer5965
    @galerummer5965 2 года назад

    OMG! My hubby had his hammer out and then we watched your video! So he tried the hammer again and it worked! Thank you thank you!!!

  • @kurtwederquist5880
    @kurtwederquist5880 11 месяцев назад

    Andy I have to share my experience with you..🤣🤣I did what you said and and it worked, I shut the door and couldn't get the bolt to retract leaving my door stuck! I laughed so hard because I had to pry the lock apart and buy a new one BUT I so appreciated your suggestion largely because my dad was hammer guy too! Anyway I got a new knob and loved trying to fix it with a hammer!!

  • @lee_-hu1ns
    @lee_-hu1ns 3 года назад +1

    Thank you Andy! I first tried taking it all apart and spraying it with 10w40 and that didn't work. So simple a few taps with a hammer! :)

  • @jenniferhaefner9132
    @jenniferhaefner9132 3 года назад +1

    Tried this and hit the latch about 5 times and finally it have way and works perfectly now!!! Thank you soooo much!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @norfolkff0574
    @norfolkff0574 2 года назад

    Took mine apart and couldn’t fix it. Your video did the trick, thanks!!!

  • @robertmilbury7216
    @robertmilbury7216 3 года назад

    I can’t believe it. Andy I really thought I’d be replacing the latch after hitting few times but damm it really worked. Then greased it and now good as new.

  • @ellynperreault
    @ellynperreault 3 года назад

    Husband just hammered it and it worked! Thank you Andy😁

  • @rudys-zf2qg
    @rudys-zf2qg Год назад

    Awesome!! After taking everything apart and almost going to get a new latch I'm glad I watched this :-) Pulled out the mallet and was ready to just do more damage, but tap tap taadaaaa!! Back in business! Thanks Andy!

  • @BMAC-v5k
    @BMAC-v5k 11 месяцев назад

    Great video. Thank you Andy. It felt really good to use the sledge hammer on the door....got out some of my negative energy. Unfortunately, it didn't do the trick. The latch no longer fully closed and it locked me out. Bought Item# 61313 Triple Option Deadlatch 40-251 605 from Lowes for $11 and it did the trick. Quick installation and the door works fine now. If it matters, make sure you get the right color (gold, etc). This was the model for a locking door which is what I needed. Comes with both a rounded plate and a square plate for the inset on the door.

  • @jimmytguy
    @jimmytguy Год назад

    Worked like a charm! Only two fairly light knocks and it's all fixed. Fantastic!

  • @bmez997
    @bmez997 2 года назад

    Thanks! This worked for me too. After taking it off the door and applying lubricant it still was stuck. Saved me the research time.

  • @DougASAP
    @DougASAP 2 года назад

    Thanks Andy! I think this is the solution to ALL of my problems.

  • @seanhaskins5783
    @seanhaskins5783 Год назад

    Worked in 3 hits! Saved me a trip to Home Depot and a few bucks!

  • @ambiguousscreenname
    @ambiguousscreenname 4 месяца назад

    Worked for me.
    I had it disassembled, soaking in vinegar to try to get any gunk out. Put it in a vice and two or three strikes with a rubber mallet did it.
    I applied WD40 before reassembly for good measure.
    Thanks!

  • @carolrobinson9642
    @carolrobinson9642 2 месяца назад

    I just did this and it fixed the problem!!😮. Thanks!

  • @darcgrl
    @darcgrl 3 года назад

    Thank you Andy! It worked. Had to hit it three times. My thought was It can't hurt to try and it worked!

  • @dogeyoutube1
    @dogeyoutube1 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for making this video. I had the same issue and same results! Thanks again you saved me some $$

  • @jasonf-kr1mm
    @jasonf-kr1mm Год назад

    Hi Andy, thanks for this video. It is fun to do and simple to fix. It works on my Schlage lock.

  • @marksieber4626
    @marksieber4626 2 года назад

    Used a rubber mallet. It worked fine. Thanks Andy!

  • @JayCable
    @JayCable Год назад

    Worked like a charm Andy. Thanks!

  • @JasonCahill-u1i
    @JasonCahill-u1i Год назад

    Haha, YES! I cannot believe that worked! And SO happy I didn’t have to run to Lowes late on a Sunday night.

  • @demeaningplebny1363
    @demeaningplebny1363 2 года назад

    I wish I had seen this video a couple days ago. Mine, out of the blue, did the exact same thing. The handle would still turn, though. So, 2 nights ago, at 1:30 in the morning I went out into the attached garage and the thing completely jammed on me and I couldn't get back in the house! Wife in bed at the opposite end of the house couldn't have heard me calling, about 40 degree temps in the garage, and I'm basically locked out of the house! Fortunately, it is a lever handle set and I was able to force the lever up enough to where the latch released, but it did ruin the latch. Lifetime warranty so Schlage is sending me a new set. I hope the new one lasts longer than only 7 years which is what this one lasted which is not very long.....

  • @NandDhar
    @NandDhar 3 года назад

    Holy cow, i didn't think this would work, but it did! Andy's Norm MacDonald voice was a bonus :-)

    • @amolter2002
      @amolter2002  3 года назад

      Your the 2nd person to say I sound kinda like Norm McDonald. I didn't know who he was , but i do now.

  • @davidharvey6194
    @davidharvey6194 4 месяца назад +1

    Worked for me!
    Thank you. 🎉

  • @davejacobson5569
    @davejacobson5569 2 года назад

    Thanks Andy! Problem solved. (I didn't think your strategy would work, but it did!)

  • @andrewfisher8599
    @andrewfisher8599 3 года назад +1

    Worked like a charm! One quick smack and it was fixed. I have the electronic keypad version. Boy was that satisfying. :)

  • @WillMitchell3
    @WillMitchell3 Год назад

    Worked for me as well. Third tap with 3lb sledge did the trick, thanks!

  • @perrygong6030
    @perrygong6030 Год назад

    Hammer still works! Thanks Andy

  • @jedstrait1368
    @jedstrait1368 Год назад

    Big "W" for Andy! Thanks for posting this...worked!

  • @foxrep1
    @foxrep1 Год назад

    holy crap i just tried it and it worked. It took 4 good whacks and it worked.

  • @joehenry599
    @joehenry599 11 месяцев назад

    I can't believe it. I thought it was a BS video but I hit it 3 times and it worked. I could believe it. I told
    the wife and she laughed.

  • @mr.breadNwater
    @mr.breadNwater 2 года назад +1

    Thanks! Exactly what I needed, worked like a charm after 2 light/medium hammer blows.

  • @amolter2002
    @amolter2002  3 года назад +28

    I resent that RUclips added advertisements at the start of my video without my permission. .

    • @vvs8663
      @vvs8663 2 года назад +1

      They did the same to me

    • @AaronHatcher
      @AaronHatcher Год назад +1

      I think that's how you get money

  • @chance2929
    @chance2929 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thank You Handy Andy !

  • @alaskapanic
    @alaskapanic 3 года назад

    You the man. This actually worked for me. I thought I was off to Home Cheapo.

  • @millspec
    @millspec 2 года назад

    Hot damn it worked! Thanks! You saved me from having to wait for the mail or go to the store. I couldn't care less about that security feature (which is now "broken") as this was for an interior door with a deadbolt.

  • @funnymom17
    @funnymom17 2 года назад

    OMG THANK YOU! I have (had) this exact problem with this exact knob. It just started last week and it was SO annoying. I got out my hammer and pounded it a few times and it WORKED! Thank you for making this video! :D

  • @josephlow265
    @josephlow265 3 года назад

    Thank you - it worked. Looks like there were two parts that were designed to slide past each other normally that became misaligned. But the hammer method worked.

  • @brianclark6460
    @brianclark6460 2 года назад

    Trick still works! Thanks Andy!

  • @mliest
    @mliest 2 года назад

    Thanks worked like a charm just tried it now sep 2022. Wondering jow long the fix lasted?

    • @amolter2002
      @amolter2002  2 года назад

      Still working, I've not had any problems with it since I fixed it.

  • @dohcsvt
    @dohcsvt Год назад

    An old fellow in a headlamp fixing something around his house and finally saying… I just need a bigger hammer! It is myself in 20 years… THANK YOU ANDY!!!

  • @rachelewalt2524
    @rachelewalt2524 2 года назад

    Amazing. It actually worked! Thank you, Andy.

  • @johncombs
    @johncombs 11 месяцев назад

    Wow - worked immediately! Thanks Andy

  • @thesandman7621
    @thesandman7621 Год назад

    I hit mine headon with a hammer twice. It worked in the sense it retracts now and doesn't bang when I close it Another RUclipsr cut a few latches open and demonstrated the deadlatch is broken internally. Hopefully I won't have a complete failure before a new latch I ordered arrives in a few days.

  • @TheBiggsHoson
    @TheBiggsHoson Год назад

    You are a saint, good sir. Thank you for this tip!

  • @tadaschitakemori
    @tadaschitakemori 2 года назад

    WOW!!!! Just thank you! Today i disassembly the whole thing and lub with wd40 the hell of it.... it did not work anyway. after this video it took me 10 seconds and it working again! Truly grateful my friend! God bless Andy!

  • @rorychrane6568
    @rorychrane6568 2 года назад

    Worked for me just banged on my piece tht protrudes from door edge on my $150 schlage touch lock closes perfectly now not sure why the lever seems to move a bit less far but closing works perfectly used to have to use the lever rotation to close door. awesome

  • @justinpeterson6965
    @justinpeterson6965 Год назад +1

    Holy shit, Andy. It worked.