KWIKSET Door Handle Install FAST and EASY! - Step By Step Instructions

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

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[@stephaniethorpe1619]

We were totally stumped on the handle part. Thank you for pointing out the inside semi circle thing rotates!! Saved us a lot of headache. Appreciate it!

[@kevinthrun8262]

Just installed believe it or not my first front door handle. I bought the Kwikset because of the adjustable connecting post on the bottom of the handle, that made it an easy perfect fit. On the old one the handle had been broken for a long time but the door still opened, closed and locked because the deadbolt still worked. I should have done this many years ago. LOL...... I'm an example that you can teach an old dog new tricks. Great video, it helped a lot !

[@reneejohnson1745]

Thank you so much for posting this video! I don't know what we would have done without it because the included instructions are worthless. We also checked out your simple video on the smart key and it made it very easy for us. Thank you

[@TestchannelVP]

That’s for showing how to reverse the handle direction. Was watching videos for hours to find that simple trick

[@lisasonrisa3663]

Stoked to be able to accomplish a task like this without my husband’s help! Thank you🎉

[@raouldelacruz9677]

Hands down the best video on the subject. Thanks to you, I swapped out my entire door handle and bolt lock. Much appreciated sir!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you for your comment. I’m glad to hear you got your door fixed! You are welcome. Take care!

[@ashokxrai]

Thank you for this video. I was ready to return my door handle because lever was on the other side. A simple pull and turn fixed the issue. Great content, I appreciate it.

[@madhavjaladi5303]

Thank you, Your tip in the video saved my day especially the twisting of key in the handle to other direction to fit in the door. Helpful video

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I’ll make videos to help people as much as possible. I’m glad your door handle turned out well. You are welcome!

[@Oneseed1111]

Just completed this project. 👊🏼Your video was extremely helpful!!! Thank you!!!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

That is great to hear! I am glad the video was helpful.

[@T.E.P.]

That HEY THERE was a nice entrance and .... booom no nonsense and straight to it. You are having fun. always knowledgable and informative and good energy.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I’ll try to have fun making these videos. Sometime in the late night editing gets to you but you just Gotta keep smiling and moving forward. I hope everything‘s going good for you too Thor!

[@bwgordon13]

Thank you! I have been looking all over for a quick 5 second reference you made on how to make the handle switch from right to left and vise versa. Thank you so much!!!

[@BrusiedNotBroken]

Thank you so much! 😊 For anyone trying to figure out how to turn the little half moon spindle piece the right way, go to 5:50!

[@pauldelmont]

omg thank you so much! And thank you to the excellent labor, I don't know if I am blind or what but I could see that in the kwikset instructions

[@FixItYerself]

guess i missed that part of the video, but figured it out on my own.

[@asmith6173]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I was getting ready to package this up and return it because that metal piece inside the door handle was in the opposition position and I didn’t know it could rotate. I was thinking “they have right and left side door handles???? Nothing on the box said so!”. Anyway, this is the first video that came up and you addressed it perfectly. THANK YOU!!!

[@happyinparis]

Thank you so much. This is a video very well done. I can easily follow these instructions. You didn't go too fast. I could clearly see everything and understand your verbal instructions. I'm a widow trying to learn to do some things on my own. I just installed a new fauce, so I'm feeling confident. My husband would be proud of me. 😊

[@lovebertierose]

Thanks! I was stuck trying to get the cover off with the little white paper. It was a shorter piece that the one you have, however with your video I was able to get it off easily. I spent 20 minutes fighting with it until I found you on KZbin. Thanks. My door is happy with new hardware and so am I.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome. I’m glad you got your door figured out. Thanks for watching!

[@ahmatito40]

Hey there, I’ve never installed. One of these drove me absolutely crazy until I found your video on KZbin. Thank you so much. 😊

[@azurbrick1]

Oh my Gosh...all I needed to know was how to make that inner curved piece face the right way. And you showed me! Thank you!! Got exactly what I came for.

[@amylovesasmr9544]

This video just saved me! I was freaking out trying to install a door handle thinking the little c piece was on the wrong side and I would have to return it. Thank you!!!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I’m glad I can help!

[@courtneyoros1809]

SUPER HELPFUL on how to switch the exterior handle to fit the bottom latch! THANK YOU!!!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I’m glad I could help you Courtney. Thanks for watching!

[@FrancesAndFamily]

THANK YOU!!! I just bought my first house, and I had to buy a new door knob and I had no idea how to put this thing together. The instructions were so confusing. Your video totally saved the day!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome. Congrats on your first house!

[@jamespagonis4321]

My painter just spent an hour trying to install a new replacement and the instructions did explain how to turn the handle spindle but he missed that - Less than a minute on your video and voila - problem solved. Really appreciate you!!!! 😀

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome James! I’m glad I could help. Good luck with your projects!

[@jayalldayism]

This video just helped me install the same door handle! Thank you!!! Much appreciated!

[@getsmartpaul]

Great video, my handyman didn’t know the adjustment trick at 6:00 for right side door install. Took out the new kwikset and returned it😢 boo 😊hoo. Going back to Home Depot to buy and install it again.

[@brianwilson1446]

Josh: Thanks for the great video that explains everything so well!! However, some people might have gotten mislead a little when you said (2:25) that you recommend a drill with a 1/4 inch drill bit. Hopefully everyone will realize that in some cases the 1/4" drill bit is too large. For example, when you're drilling the holes for the dead bolt strike plate (10:15), the instructions call for a 3/32 inch bit and a 1/8 inch drill bit. Also, I suggest that before you screw the strike plates down that you close the door and make sure the door shuts and locks properly. I try to avoid having to move a strike plate after it has been screwed down.

[@toddreddick3777]

Thank you, I'm going blind, and instructions were in too small of print for me to see. You answered my question (How to extend the door latch) in the first minute. The fastest I ever got an answer on KZbin. Thank you again.

[@steev7074]

I was about to lose my shit. The dang latch was slanted the wrong way and I couldn’t get it to twist the right direction. Almost had to replace a broken window too after I was about to throw the dang door handle through it. So essentially this video saved me HUNDREDS or possibly thousand of dollars! Thanks random internet stranger who put up this video!

[@alfonsovega8080]

The only I can say is, this video save my life, so thankful 🙏 💖

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I’m so glad I could help you!

[@verhagen5]

We just replaced the door handle set at my parents house, and watched this video for the step by step process.. with the exception of a couple of differences, this was spot on and so helpful.

[@markferguson1496]

You saved me from buying a new handle! Your video inspired me to take apart my door handle to see why it was jacked up. A screw had fallen out. I put it back in and it works. I owe you a beer!

[@markhreibcekjr9228]

Ganggang, thanks for the secret tips, couldn't have finished without

[@gabrielcastaneda8333]

You saved my life. My Girlfriend was mad at me and needed this done to her home. Thank you💯😂

[@RebeccaC2024]

I have this brand door knob and yesterday it popped off the door. Your video showed me how to fix it myself. Thank you 😊

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Awesome! I’m glad I could help you out. It is a nice door knob. I have been using it for well over a year. Thanks for watching!

[@davidschnider1297]

Thank you. Friend. You saved me so much frustration!!! Yes. Like others. The inside piece rotating!!! Sigh. I was stumped. God bless you

[@xxjuci3809xx]

Wow man!!! Thank you so much!! 🙏 I bought the same set at Lowes and almost returned it because that bottom lever was the oposite way my door and look how you made it look so easy!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome. Good luck with your project!

[@FixItYerself]

mine was opposite as well, until i realized you can just pull the switch out, turn it, and push it back in.

[@janaarmstrong2187]

Your video really helped me. 1st time install and you made it easy. Thank you!

[@godslove8767]

You are a citizen… Thank You from Minnesota

[@diecastbylarry]

Great video.. Wanted to watch it for the bottom door handle.. I usually use a regular screwdriver to make sure it doesn't get over tightened,

[@bobo.2921]

Thank you so much for your video. The written instructions that came with this are SOOO bad, I could not have DIY'd this without your video. 👍

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I started this channel to help people. You are welcome!

[@lukeman42]

you the man !!! installing mine tomorrow you will save me lots of time and frustration :)

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I’m glad I can help you Darren. Good luck with your door handle install!

[@blacktidefishing49]

This helped a ton. Thanks!

[@AlexZuroff]

Thank you so much! Somehow I had made it through life without ever replacing a doorknob, but thanks to this video I can check that off my bucket list now. My set had a round knob instead of a lever, but it was still easy to figure out.

[@scienceknitster]

Thank you so much for posting this video…the drawings in the instructions are not very clear in places, but your instructions are clear and easy to follow. We watched your video while installing and it was a breeze compared to how we started off with the Kwickset instructions!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I’m so glad I could help you! Be sure to stay tuned for more videos!

[@jmasterj12]

Josh--you rock! This was a great video and super helpful! Appreciate you dude!

[@kise007]

Hey guys it's at 5:52. Thanks man so much lifesaver

[@maryannlochner1142]

There were no printed instructions in the kwikset box. This was very helpful. Made it easy.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Im glad I could help!

[@davidlech7203]

I thought I bought the wrong swing, looked at the box, there are no “swings”. Watched this video, saved my life. Thank you.

[@kingpl8]

Great video! I’ll be installing one here this weekend 🙏🏼

[@michaeljones918]

Thank you for the visual. Made this a easy install

[@kowanaluci950]

Awesome video! Saved me hours of frustration!

[@asmith6173]

Thank you!! I can do this myself now. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and for the great detail!

[@viazel2796]

Thank you so much! I was very frustrated and with in seconds you charged that to happy! My door was fixed because the spring inside the old door handle was gone.❤🙏🏽

[@IndyFan38]

Excellent video. My door assembly fell apart and I used your video to fix it.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Awesome! I’m glad I could help. Good luck with your project!

[@WayneDYoung]

This video was amazing. I changed out my door handle with ease. Your video made it simple. Thank you so much and keep up the great work.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Very cool! I’m glad you got your project done. I appreciate you watching my video. Good luck with the rest of your projects!

[@hjoe4473]

Clear and good pace. Thank you.

[@juliezachrich2828]

Thank you so much! Was able to install without a hitch!

[@markthomas4083]

Very helpful video sir. I am curious bout your tat on left biceps. Is that a design or does it represent something significant?

[@georgemastrovasilis5079]

Thank you for making it so easy.

[@framnerdan]

Congrats on 30 000! Good job Josh

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are the first one to congratulate me! Thanks a lot Amazing Framer! It’s only a matter of time before you get 30,000 subscribers too!

[@resecurelatch]

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[@BlkFireHawk427]

I have been searching for a permanent solution to repair my front door because the last maintenance guy stripped out my door by overtightening the screws. I tried a larger screw but it didn't last long. I tried finding your product at Home Depot or ACE, but they never heard of you. Where can I go to get one. These are not available on amazon either.

[@MichaelGlazier]

the tip on how to switch the crescent part inside the handset to the other side by pulling out and then turning it was a lifesaver. no instructions found from kwikset. I've installed plenty of doorknobs but this was my first handle set. thanks.

[@cartwheel43]

Couldn't have done it without you.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I’m glad I could help you Janet! Be sure to subscribe for more videos to come!

[@sukhvir1610]

My contractor wasted 2 days , 3 trips to Home Depot to exchange lock sets and many scratches on new 3k value door until I showed him this video at 5:58 providing info about wrong key and that saved us all from more damages .

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Glad I could help you! Hopefully your project got completed! Enjoy your new door handle!

[@bartplondon]

Thanks for showing me how to adjust the half-moon piece on the external handle. I was just about to start taking it apart.

[@clausand8003]

Your video helped me fix my broken doorknob. I hired someone to install it in 2016 and this morning the handle came lose and I panicked. Thanks to you and yours video, all’s well!

[@alixsthilaire6403]

Happy I found this channel.. love the contents..about to watch alot of the previous ones ✌️💯

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Hey Alix! This channel is all about DIY and building houses. In hope find my content helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@alixsthilaire6403]

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[@edgelordotaku1229]

Holy shit I made the tiniest but arguably worst mistake. I didn’t realize I could pull out the part around 6:07. I’ve spent HOURS trying to make this shit work. I fuckin love this man

[@mattmcm4071]

Super helpful, I hate reading instructions. Thank you

[@elvinsalas2912]

Thanks, this helped me out a lot!

[@iwantvid123]

Love your videos...how do you make the latch plate hole as seen @09:07 in a new door jam?

[@TheRedTrucks]

Well done Good Sir! Thank You very much.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you! I’m glad video was hoping for you. Good luck with all of your projects!

[@blessedlouis1601]

Appreciate the content brother! New subscriber!!

[@frankiesalazar551]

I was already going to start a war at home depot . Your video saved my life . Thanks bro😂😂😂😂

[@Penner-x6l]

GREAT video with a lot of good insights- perfect! This is an all day project for us home gamers without the video. How do you go through a (more typical) metal door? Any different drill bits or approach? Thanks again!

[@TheBeefTrain]

This video just saved me from looking like a clueless beta in front of my gf. Thanks bro.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

That’s too funny! I’m glad I could help you out. Thanks for watching!

[@realphenom]

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[@Shamtastic86]

Same

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[@maureenross6405]

Thank you so much! This was a life saver of a video!!!!!!!!!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome!

[@boknowsyoutube]

Thank you!!! Huge help!!!

[@djmariocarcamo]

Thanks for the info.! You saved lots of time.!!! 👏🏼

[@leoybanez2726]

It was very helpful, Thank You

[@JoeMandel-e3n]

Nice job.

[@JulieLipsiea]

Yet another amazing video! Thank you for always putting out videos that help the common homeowner. I'm restoring a 125 year old home and you have been a tremendous help in the process!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I’m glad I could help you restore your home. With a little know how it’s amazing how much you can do. Thanks for watching!

[@mataglapa35]

Thank you so much for your help

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are very welcome!

[@andymost8299]

Great video...thanks!

[@lanena9893]

Súper excellent. Thank you so much. I'm a new subscriber now

[@TheKjolls]

So helpful thank you!!

[@williammoore4673]

Great video!!! Exactly what I needed today! Thank you.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome William!

[@cano1329]

This really help alot 🤙

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome!

[@danielabetew1247]

Does it work for both left and right door?

[@D42992]

You just saved my relationships with my dad!!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I do what I can. Thanks for watching!

[@MrCreer1975]

Can these handles work on steel doors ? The bottom hole

[@beverleyseche3460]

Thank you soo much. You help3d us

[@danielnunez8412]

Thanks very helpful

[@jakeakabj]

Appreciate the vide it helped a ton…

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Great! I’m glad I could help you!

[@runwaylyghtsdebbiep.2349]

Thank you thank you🎉

[@haydengladfelter7914]

I have the round them. How are you supposed to get the screws in the knob is in the way.

[@przmatic_]

Thanks!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome!

[@Ks13007]

so this does not have a lock in the bottom ? just top deadbolt?

[@like2watch89]

Thanks for the vid. Now it's my turn lol👍🔥

[@brendasly727]

I appreciate you dad.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

No problem 😌

[@dougieh6680]

Dead bolt works. However, when I try and lock the door using the key, it will not turn? Any suggestions? Thanks for the informative video. Appreciate you.