How to Adjust Backset on Latch
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- How to adjust the most common residential door latches.
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Thank you for making this video!! My Kwikset instructions were extremely poor; this video made the adjustment so much more obvious. A video is worth a million words!
Thanks Kilo. This information is valuable. Sometimes other locksmiths don’t want to teach what they know and also some people just aren’t that good at teaching but you did a great job at breaking things down.
very big help to me today/tonight. until this video i was about to start breaking stuff
Perfect ..I was wracking my brain and about to reinstall the 21 yr. old backset when I came across your helpful video and resized the latch opening. Thanks
Loved your video. I have something to add.I had a swivel type of lock and I needed to extend the deadbolt before I could swivel the body to the longer set.
Great video. I buy these extras at habitat for humanity occasionally. Doesn’t hurt to have an assortment of them. Been a few times where I had to match stuff up or use as repair when the existing hardware was a matched set (deadbolt handleset combo) and all they needed was a new latch. Thanks for sharing!
That is a great idea! I ever would have thought of going to H4H to grab some of these latches. I need quite a few of them for my demonstration pieces to show how my new hardware works inside the doors bore hole. You just saved me a lot of money!
Excellent content and explanation. Very simple and easy to follow. Thank you.
At the risk of sounding like a ridiculous teenager (those years which I have left far behind)…
eek! Eek! EEK! EEEEEEEK!
I was about ready to cry when I realized every knob and lock was too short for our doors … and everything I looked up was utterly useless until I tried RUclips!
Thank you!!! You’re a lifesaver.
We just moved in and the previous “caretaker” decided to keep a set of keys (family member or we’d have had the locks rekeyed immediately) without telling us.
I not-so-smartly ordered new knobs and locks and didn’t even think about this aspect of things… had them rekeyed before putting them in too. 🤦🏻♀️
Thank you again!
This video is priceless! Thank you soooooo much for sharing this information.
Thank you for this video. You saved us from a lot of headache 😊
Great knowledge, thank you
Very informative tutorial!Thanks for including that deadbolt with those buttons.I too would have assumed that they needed to be pressed in order to adjust the backset lol
That one is the one everyone usually is stumped on lol
These are all the more common styles you'll come across on the daily job or that you'll find on newer locksets sold in hardware stores, so I added these all together.
Thank you! Such a help!
Thanks for your video, good information.
Thank you. Just what I needed.
Wow totally helped me out!! Thanks a lot for the info. 👍
I am here to be helpful!
Thank you!
Thanks so much
❤ thank you
Thank you for doing such a great job of demonstrating these lataches. I have a model AYRDB-DRIVE latch that comes with a "Nest x Yale" smart lock, the kind sold by Google. Unfortunately I extended the latch to 2 3/4 inches from the default of 2 3/8 inches. Do you know how I can return the latch to the 2 3/8 inches setting?
Look to see if there is a little silver piece in the bottom center of the latch.
You should be able to press it and slide the latch to the size you need!
@@LockandKilo Thank you so much. It turns out that Yale/Assa Abloy posted a pretty old video showing how to retract an apparently older version of this latch to 2 3/8 inches. Their method in the video did not work for me. A commenter suggested using a screwdriver to lift up a narrow black strip, then press a button that is on the bottom and at the same time push the end of the latch inwards. I fumbled a bit but on the second or third try, I got it right and the latch retracted back to 2 3/8. This is for an AYRDB-DRIVE latch version which is sold with Nest x Yale locks that were shipped to buyers in late 2023. I feel relieved. I have learned my lesson and will carefully measure the backset in the future.
@@robertcochran7103yeah, depending on which gen you have they are a little different.
Yale likes to go and change everything on people lol
Glad to hear you got it!
Thank you for watching!
Not sure why I didn't immediately search RUclips for a solution to this problem. A couple minutes here and problem solved. Don't know why Schlag directions didn't clearly include this instruction. Thanks
You did such a nice job of demonstrating how the various latches can be adjusted, that I feel very confident in installing a new one! Thanks so much!
Very helpful!
Great video, but curious as to why you refer to these pieces of metal as "him".
A long career of working alone on the job… you kind of make friends with tools and pieces you regularly handle 😅
I hav a defiant doorknob and the back set broke. I can only find a Kwikset back set replacement here in town. Will a defiant knob fit into the Kwikset back set?
Unfortunately, Kwikset is the one brand that is very unique to its own locks. The tail pieces on the knob and deadbolt are very specific.
Defiant usually have 2 versions on their deadbolts, one usually can work with Schlage locks, but the other is specific to Defiant (shorter/wider rectangle).
Please advice where to purchase Adjust Backset on Latch? Thank you..............
Here in the US you can find them at Home Depot and Lowe’s.
Normally Kwikset is the dominant brand you’ll see selling individual, adjustable backsets.
But, you can order them specific on many other sites including Amazon!
Amazing video. Question, so now that I siwtched to 2 3/4 I still have a gap between the door and the plate. Can you move the actual latch? Or just get longer screws?
I am not quite sure if I know exactly what you mean, but I can try and help!
If you mean that when you close the door and the latch doesn't connect with the strike plate, it could be that the latch/strike is recessed too far or a hinge issue to start with.
If you mean the latch itself sticks out too far from the door itself, then the door may need to be recessed further in.
Usually a gap would be a trim issue, hinge issue, or the strike/latch needs to be chiseled out some!
@@LockandKilo quick response! I actually removed the silver plate from the latch. The gap is basically gone because of the golden latch cover.
@@carlosrivera8756 Oh nice! Good to hear ya got it sorted out!
master lock model not there
I just got a lock to replace an indoor one that has no lock. although it's a 2.3/8 it's still too 'long'. It looks like when they drilled the hole initially they drilled it a bit smaller. I mean another 1/2 inch and it would be good. Do I need to drill it larger or just over a 1/2 inch??
If it was initially drilled incorrectly, you may want to consider having a carpenter help you out as some doors are easy to damage when trying to "correct" this way.
Sometimes people will bore the hole bigger and use a scar plate behind the knob, but this is all dependent on what type of door and where the door is located.
Having one random scar plate will look off on a home with matching locks vs having a scar plate on a side garage door for example.
I see a lot of customers who tried to just etch out enough room to make the latch fit, but it can cause splitting on the door and create a bigger issue since when you install the lock, you'll end up with a decent gap which can weaken the door and cause security vulnerabilities.
@@LockandKilo the door is particle board, so it was easy to bore out a few hunks so it would fit. THEN I put the lock thing in wrong so the key will lock it, but won't unlock it.. more youtube videos later I figured that issue out.
@@anniesshenanigans3815 Well, hopefully it's all working out for you now! I am guessing you mean the tail-piece was installed incorrectly?
I will try and get back to making videos again soon to focus on the DIY aspect as this is a popular topic in the comments lately :)
Schlage omfg been looking for over an hour says 2 3/4 but I still can't figure out
Sclage light commercial f series
what does the up mean?
"Up" lets you know which way the latch is supposed to be oriented.
If the word "Up" is upside down, the install is incorrect.
@@LockandKilo That's what I thought so I put it up just in case
This $higgety is not genius, just a few little tricks if you're an "insider" - thanks for the info here. Need to catch up on your vids now.
Nah, that last does not turn that easy. I have loads of these and I can not twist them that easy
did not help
Thank you very much !! You help me alot. God bless you and have a bless day. Tnetter Banthongsack
Wished I saw this before I called locksmith who charged me a lot of money to adjust my barrels so I could install electronic locks 😢
Thank you very much
Thank you, great help
I am glad to hear!
@@LockandKilo Thank you for the video, unfortunately non of them apply to my Yale yrl226 backset, if you have any info I would really appreciate it, thank you
@@wireadvice3888 Yeah, this was for the most common latches.
I believe the YRL226 latch just pulls backward.
It's not super common and I do not have one in stock, but if I remember correctly, you hold the plate and just pull it back to adjust!
Thank you kindly for this tutorial. I didn't realize they could be adjusted and had a poorly installed door for far longer than I'd like to admit. Fixed in less than 3 minutes.
Thanks man. I did purchase something without researching it and you saved me a world of frustration. Cheers!
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This was so helpful. I initially thought the lock I bought was the wrong size or that I would have to replace the entire door. Thank you.
On the last one I twisted and the bolt comes out the end when I shorten it, so it’s impossible to close the door since the bolt is out but it won’t go back in unless I elongate the entire mechanism again
Helppppp
LOL sure wish I'd seen this video before filling in gap with foam and wood filler. But now it makes me want to take it back apart since I know this now.
My case was the last one. Thank you very much for resolving the matter!
Thank you ever so much!!!
great video
You were a great help! Thank you!
Excellent and thorough coverage. Thank you. Just subscribed.
Thanks so much. Last night I was swapping out the entry door locks on a mobile home and the back door was a breeze but the front door has a deeper back set and I didn't know what to do. I was losing the light anyway so I put the old deadbolt back in and was going to figure it out today. I'm hoping this adjustment is all I need. It's a little embarrassing because my dad sold contract hardware and frequently mentioned back set but I never bothered to learn what he meant.
God bless you
Saved my life and job thanks
You were really great help🙌🏻 Thank you so much you really saved me
Thank you! Just took old knob & bolt out of old door expecting to put it in the new door and it wouldn't fit now I know why.
thank u so much
❤ saviour
Tysm!!!
I was installing a doorknob and a piece fell out and I couldn't figure it out until I watched your video. Thank you!
You just saved my life. Thank you so much. My version was the last one you showed.
I have a reliabilt door knob and I cannot figure out how to adjust the latch.
Same! It's awful!
Thank you so much. This video helped alot.
Hi. I have a Amazon Basics Door Lever door set. I purchased three. The other two, it was easy for me to install backset at 2 3/8, but the third one is on an exterior door and needs 2 3/4 backset. I cannot move the backset to 2 3/4, no matter what I do. It says "adjustable", but to no avail. Can you review this one? Thanks a lot if you can.
Thank you so much keep up the good work you saved my job
Thanks for the clear instructional video!
Thanks, this took a lot of pressure of me, thanks a million, keep up the good work.
Thank you for the last one it would took me forever
You just saved my door ! Good bless you !
Saved my day!
U save me a day!!!!
Well I just did lean something, on the last latch you did, I was always thinking that was a factory per set. to the size showing. So to all you younger guys. Even us oldies don't kwon everything. Good job Lock and Kilo
That latch is asked about a lot lol
Thanks for the kind words! I am still learning as I go, some things I do others do differently. I just try and setup guys on the right path to be confident going to these calls.
Thanks! This helped a lot to fix our door latch
Excellent content and very well and simply explained -- easy to follow. I appreciate you!
Thanks for the video. My kwikset latch was missing the roll pin to slide over for the adjustment. It slid freely but not all the parts inside slid with it, so the screw hole standout for the other knob wouldn't fit through. Just needed a small pin to slide everything back.
Cómo lo soluciono xf mío se a movido se a dividido en dos el cuadrante
That last one how do you realign
I bought the lock and tried to change my old lock and I found it was short. After I reviewed this video and I would be able to adjust to 2 and 3/4. Very nice tutorial. Thanks a million 🙏👏
Typically simple.
I wish the door latch instructions were more clear. My neighbour figured out how to switch between 2 3/8 and 2 3/4 quicker than I could find out how on this video.
That brass square in the middle of the latching mechanism that the doorknob actually turns, it is too big and my door would not open because the latch would not retract past the strikeplate for the door to open And i got locked in. Why is that? I have changed many doorknobs but this is on a new greenhouse and i did not love getting locked in in the dark. I don’t know why this is happening thank you. There does not seem to be room to put on a normal strike plate and instead the greenhouse came with only a very clean squared off hole in the aluminum frame
Hi!
So, if you are talking about the piece that the knob feeds through inside the latch, if that is too large then it could be the wrong latch for that knob, or it could have worn out.
If you mean the latch itself is too big for the strike, you could use a dremel to notch the strike area larger.
Not sure if that helps, but the little square in the latch should fit the knob post perfectly. There shouldn’t be any excess gaps around it.
@@LockandKilo well thank you so much! I’m subscribing! With all my DIYs I’m going to need your channel
I'm installing glass knobs with a square spindle. Can I use any of these latches or does it have to be a square system latch only?
What if it's not 2.75... but like 5 or 6 inches? What then?
This video consists of the most common styles found in the North American Residential world. However, the 5 inch latch is definitely still sold today!
The 5 inch latch is normally sold in a “fixed” position, so it cannot be adjusted. One issue that happens with those is when an inexperienced handyman doesn’t properly measure before cutting and cuts slightly off the mark.
It’s extremely important to be very precise in making the cut in the door accurate for a 5 inch latch due to not being able to adjust it!
I bought an older condo, built in 70s. Wanted to change locks. I just learned about this today through a handyman. So excited!!!!
Thought I was going to have to replace my door.
Thanks for the video. What is the model/part number for the Schlage backset? (between 5:00-5:10). Where did you buy it? Thanks!
Great explanation!
Glad it was helpful!
Okay I’m having trouble with mine, which is like the spin around (the 4th one) you showed. Mine won’t spin around, it’s as if it’s jammed.
Hi, Dionne
You can try and spray lubricant on it and try it again, make sure you twist both ends opposite directions from each other to better make it turn over.
Also, it doesn't require a lot of force to turn, so if you try and turn it too much it can sort of bind and act "jammed".
Thank you ❤
Mine is like the last one and it doesn't turn like that. I needed to take the square piece at the end off to fit my door. I'm wondering if that's why I can't adjust it. Mine is Teeho
I have come across Teeho locks that customers have purchased themselves, specifically the Smart style keypad dead-bolts, the latch has adjusted similar to the last one on this video.
Try and firmly hold the end of the latch and twist only the face plate and see if it comes loose. The Teeho's out of the box can be very tight at first, also try to twist both ways to break it loose!
If the latch shows the measurements on the side it'll be adjustable.
@@LockandKilo Thanks so much. I figured it out. I really appreciate you responding.
I have an older house and need a 2 inch latch..Do they make those anymore?
Lock Shops do carry them in limited supply.
Many times you can special order them from any lock shop!
Stuck with same 2inch latch. Advice plz?