Install a new Schlage lever handle the right way!

Swoop up y’all!
This only applies to relatively newer Schlage lever handles, on the older designs you did have to order them handed correctly for your door. Standing outside the door if your hinges are on the left it’s a Left Hand door, if hinges are on the right hand side it’s a Right Hand door

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  • @marklouiswestin
    @marklouiswestin11 ай бұрын

    Nice job, thanks! Schlage's instructions couldn't be less helpful in properly installing their product. Your video made all the difference!

  • @SG-477
    @SG-47711 ай бұрын

    YOUR THE MAN!!! I couldn’t figure this out via the instructions. You were straight to the point. I’m bowing!😉 Many thanks to you sir-

  • @brocksturz9393
    @brocksturz93933 жыл бұрын

    I have been looking at this lock for a month and knew something was wrong. Was worried i bought wrong handed lock till i saw your video! Thanks for the great explanation.

  • @tb0nestk
    @tb0nestk6 ай бұрын

    You’re doing a service that Schlage failed to deliver with their product. Your detailed explanation is much appreciated.

  • @aprilbrown6096
    @aprilbrown60966 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for such a great video! A year ago I had security screen doors put on and I bought matching Schlage hardware to match the rest of my house. A week ago I went to clean the screen and couldn’t open the lock with my key. I took it to Home Depot yesterday and they kindly replaced the hardware and rekeyed the lock but the person didn’t look or ask which way my screen door opened and apparently didn’t think the look at the old one I brought with me. I was going to take it back to have them fix it tomorrow but after watching your video, I will be able to fix it myself in the morning. Excellent set by step instructions for a novice like myself to be able to follow. Much appreciated! 😊

  • @geoffreybates6149
    @geoffreybates61493 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the very clear instructions on how to change over to this lever handle. My wife was having a hard time turning the knob for our outside door and we purchased a Schlage lever. I'm NOT a handyman kind of guy (unless you're installing/redoing sheetrock or painting walls) - mechanically, I'm just not there. This video made everything clear. I was in and out, done in 20 minutes. Thanks.

  • @user-hb9oh7yj9i
    @user-hb9oh7yj9i8 ай бұрын

    Your procedure worked perfectly to fix my upside-down flair handles. The part about when to rotate the key barrel at the right time during disassembly was vital. Much thanks !

  • @TealDiana
    @TealDiana Жыл бұрын

    Thank you SO MUCH for this video! At 74 it’s good to know I can still follow directions.😊 Thank you too for mentioning the feature that keeps us from locking ourselves out. You’re my hero of the day!🎉

  • @brucethompson4498
    @brucethompson44982 жыл бұрын

    Super video. Better than the official Schlage video. Gave me the confidence to tackle the installation of the lever door lock and handle reversing possibilities.

  • @jimwalker76
    @jimwalker76 Жыл бұрын

    Lol, I am installing this door lock tomorrow. I was looking at it tonight and thought I had purchased the wrong door lock for my righthand pull door. Thanks for this nice, easy to understand video. You saved me some embarrassment.

  • @brucestrickland8561
    @brucestrickland85613 ай бұрын

    I'm sooooo glad I found this video. After watching this I've decided it's time to upgrade my 13 year old door lever and now I know how to take the old assembly off the door.

  • @marycox5663
    @marycox56633 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! This was EXACTLY what I was looking for!!!

  • @johnely2
    @johnely23 жыл бұрын

    Super video. Much better than the official Schlage video. Could not have done it without you.

  • @slugerknot
    @slugerknot2 жыл бұрын

    Never even considered this! I just got an FB50 set and I'll be installing it PROPERLY tonight. Thank you!

  • @slugerknot

    @slugerknot

    2 жыл бұрын

    UPDATE: It went smooth as silk. I even installed a door reinforcement bar I found on amazon. It's very strong.

  • @rb04
    @rb046 ай бұрын

    I just installed this lock, THEN watched your video. It was a great help in learning how to reverse the handles! My initial install just didn't seem right the way it came out of the box. Thanks for the help.

  • @dianes3263
    @dianes32635 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This was SO helpful to me when I was putting a lever lock (another name brand) on my door this week! Could not have done it without the help of this video! :)

  • @michaelangelo4147
    @michaelangelo4147 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you I just bought and had an idea that somehow you switch it around, but thanks to your video it confirmed it!

  • @tonimartin9162
    @tonimartin91623 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I was worried when the inside lock would switch after opening that I broke it somehow. That is how my old doorknob was. Glad to learn it was a revision of the Schlage Lever Doorknob System.

  • @detroitpyro2859
    @detroitpyro28593 ай бұрын

    Great video I just installed 3 correctly 😅because of this video. One thing to note is to make sure the key lock is in properly (all the way flush) before setting handle back in plate with little pin otherwise it will lock on incorrectly and will be a real pain to get off. Happened to me.

  • @steamgadget
    @steamgadget4 жыл бұрын

    That's very "Hand-y" to know.... bu dump bump chhhh.... Lol, very cool info, thanks as always Jason!!

  • @superslayeranne
    @superslayeranne10 ай бұрын

    TYSMM I have never installed a door handle before and the instructions were so weird for no reason!! This saved me the headache!!

  • @kerrylynch7701
    @kerrylynch77017 ай бұрын

    Thankyou, just changed my door handle by myself using this. No adult Sons required! 👍

  • @Anduwaithe
    @Anduwaithe Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video! I installed mine yesterday and thought they were upside-down; good to know that I don't need to switch the levers!

  • @rayjulian8044
    @rayjulian80443 жыл бұрын

    This video is exactly what I was looking for to install. Thank you very much!

  • @DavenThea
    @DavenThea3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Your video is better than Schlage's own.

  • @ivanfletcher4671
    @ivanfletcher4671 Жыл бұрын

    thanks for posting how to flip the handle system around, much appreciated.

  • @petewoodfine2100
    @petewoodfine21004 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jason. Thanks for taking the time to do this video, I did wonder about changing the handles, you did say a while ago that you were very" Frank " bad mood version about seeing handles the wrong way up. Nice pokey stabby tool. Thanks again for educating us. Good to see.im now Weiser than I was before.

  • @FranzFerdinandVIII

    @FranzFerdinandVIII

    3 жыл бұрын

    SCHLAGE actually includes a little thing to remove the levers, and i tend to call it the "Lever Remover".

  • @bigfig09
    @bigfig093 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Sir, I was looking for this info.

  • @klehman4832
    @klehman48323 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. My instructions from a different manufacturer discussed a sat screw that didn't seem to exist but when I got to the 'unlock your door' in your video, my handle then came off.

  • @kevinkoepke8311
    @kevinkoepke83114 жыл бұрын

    Thanks and good morning Jason. Yes, that squishy insulation can ruin a deadlatch install. Seen it many times.

  • @meny3826
    @meny3826 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video! Thank yo so much!

  • @technosasquatchfilms
    @technosasquatchfilms4 жыл бұрын

    Schlage taking away locksmith's money with that anit-lockout feature. :D

  • @gkeyman565
    @gkeyman5654 жыл бұрын

    great job, now we know how to handle it!!

  • @selock

    @selock

    4 жыл бұрын

    GKeyman565 lol

  • @goteborg0916
    @goteborg09162 жыл бұрын

    You are so awesome! Thank you, thank you so very much for making this video. I had no idea that all you did was to pull out the handle shells and the insert key cylinder. I have subscribed to your channel.

  • @dtc4201
    @dtc42014 жыл бұрын

    Thank you jason always informative and very use full knowledge

  • @Chirael
    @Chirael3 жыл бұрын

    Very nice, thanks for demonstrating this 😊

  • @jadesmith1955
    @jadesmith19554 жыл бұрын

    Leeeeeeeever! 'round here, you sound Canadian! (thanks for the content Jason!)

  • @jamkpa
    @jamkpa3 ай бұрын

    Good demo...thanks!

  • @tomfaz4193
    @tomfaz41932 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great video. Always need help for DIY projects.

  • @DonzLockz
    @DonzLockz4 жыл бұрын

    Good general tips Jason. These can applied to similar hardware down under.✌🍺😎

  • @advancedvisioncare459
    @advancedvisioncare4594 ай бұрын

    yea this is an awesome video, thanks a million

  • @longface6045
    @longface60453 жыл бұрын

    Thanks sooooo much , lol got a right hand now 😀👍

  • @bethg5160
    @bethg51602 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this excellent video!

  • @willyjankins4793
    @willyjankins47932 жыл бұрын

    You made this simple. Thank you.

  • @pocketsoundpictures
    @pocketsoundpictures3 жыл бұрын

    Great video, very informative!

  • @alicelaybourne1620
    @alicelaybourne16203 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Those instructions were terrible, but this video was perfect to help me!

  • @RisingTheClan
    @RisingTheClan3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this.

  • @plj63
    @plj632 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thank you so much!

  • @Omoroka1
    @Omoroka13 жыл бұрын

    I love you man ! Thank you 🙏😊

  • @Dee3376
    @Dee3376 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for this video…

  • @kurdtpatton5039
    @kurdtpatton50393 жыл бұрын

    I love the comment on the impact. Totally agree.

  • @ardoughman1323
    @ardoughman13233 жыл бұрын

    Thumbs up, thanks a lot for the technical info ..

  • @9antidote
    @9antidote2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! This was a revelation

  • @wissemile9300
    @wissemile9300 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video. !

  • @MAtowndown
    @MAtowndown2 жыл бұрын

    Oh good, was looking for a video to fall asleep to.

  • @selock

    @selock

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh good I’ve been waiting for another dumbass to post a stupid comment

  • @user-fk7cy9dr6f
    @user-fk7cy9dr6f15 күн бұрын

    Awesome, thank you

  • @elizb2827
    @elizb28272 жыл бұрын

    great video! thank you

  • @conniekarls5916
    @conniekarls59162 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, very helpful

  • @dpaulak
    @dpaulak11 ай бұрын

    i like them upside down...to each his own

  • @jeffmoss26
    @jeffmoss264 жыл бұрын

    good stuff!!

  • @connie620
    @connie620 Жыл бұрын

    Very helpful

  • @johnmahoney1097
    @johnmahoney10972 жыл бұрын

    Perfect - that helped thanks

  • @utube101x
    @utube101x2 жыл бұрын

    so I understand you're demonstrating installation and reversing the sides, which is exactly what I'm doing... but then when you flipped it, the handles were now upside down which was the original rant you had at the start.

  • @Chris.J.A.B
    @Chris.J.A.B2 ай бұрын

    Great video. Just installed my set. Sadly both handles have so much freeplay. As in, the handle can move towards and away from door slightly enough to rattle and just seem cheap. Is that an adjustment? Thanks!

  • @Ktsjdu5xi6e86r9
    @Ktsjdu5xi6e86r92 жыл бұрын

    great video! any idea why the round plate on the handle would just keep spinning?

  • @ImGumbyDangit
    @ImGumbyDangit4 жыл бұрын

    Hmmm, now I have to look at my handles when I get home. Thx

  • @daveginter9030
    @daveginter9030 Жыл бұрын

    Since I replaced the broken latch mechanisim I have to lift upward to open the door. It dont work pushing down on it. Thanks for the video.

  • @TK-et5wc
    @TK-et5wcАй бұрын

    Thank you

  • @pdxlockpicker7796
    @pdxlockpicker77964 жыл бұрын

    Lol. I have like some french doors to my backyard and it wasn't until I got into locksport that I noticed my handle was installed upside down.

  • @ninajacobs6277
    @ninajacobs6277 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @walterwood8900
    @walterwood8900 Жыл бұрын

    Please do a video on how to install the lever handle vertically instead of horizontal.

  • @TealDiana
    @TealDiana Жыл бұрын

    You gave me confidence with this video to try my front door lock too. Thank you!❤

  • @sandbox_ideas
    @sandbox_ideas4 ай бұрын

    please help @selock! When I turn the key, the lever seems to just fall off very easy! It stays in okay without the key and just opening and closing, but when i unlock the door with the key, it can easy come off. I have a schlage encoder w/ levers. And it doesn't seem to have a loud of a click as the inside lever. Thougths? Thanks so much!

  • @marciarogers2522
    @marciarogers25223 жыл бұрын

    I'm working on replacing my 2 lever handled passage doors with egg knobs. After one year of use, lever came off in my hand, broken inside. I was afraid they wouldn't last under much use.

  • @turnpyke3810
    @turnpyke381011 ай бұрын

    How do you install the internal screws of an outside looking door handle?

  • @lennydee3538
    @lennydee3538 Жыл бұрын

    Now show us how to orient the tumblers in the lever to match the deadbolt above.

  • @selock

    @selock

    Жыл бұрын

    We have plenty of videos on rekeying Here is the F series knob, the lever is basically the same kzread.info/dash/bejne/gHmMq89mgpq1eJM.html

  • @billclement9970
    @billclement99702 жыл бұрын

    I was told by a inspector that it goes the other way. So someone with no hands can use it without slipping off the end.

  • @selock

    @selock

    2 жыл бұрын

    Inspector is wrong. Feel free to google Schlage Flair and find a image of it upside down :)

  • @shelbsfloyd9747
    @shelbsfloyd97472 жыл бұрын

    This was awesome and I’m sure saves people a big headache doing it by the instructions. You rock!

  • @chrisgipp8845
    @chrisgipp88452 жыл бұрын

    A year later but very helpful, thanks

  • @kulotzkifamily4193
    @kulotzkifamily41933 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. Now I know that that is an anti-lock feature. Thought I made a mistake when I installed it or faulty product 🙂

  • @woody3691
    @woody36912 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Just had front door locks put on by locksmith on a double door and they put the right hand door which is keyless with the wave up and the left hand door with the key with the wave down. Don't know why I didn't notice this at first, but now I can't look at the door without disgust. I'll try to fix this myself.

  • @selock

    @selock

    2 жыл бұрын

    If they are all new you should be able to swap them around correctly :)

  • @Lonbites
    @Lonbites3 ай бұрын

    I have a question sir, my old door knob. When I have the tab locked from the inside position ( inside of the house ) you couldn’t turn the knob. With this one. When it’s in the locked position you can still then the handle and it’ll unlock itself instead of having to turning the slit before it can be unlocked. Is the reason its doing it because of the model version I got? Or it’s just how the model is?

  • @selock

    @selock

    3 ай бұрын

    That is how they have worked for about 12 years now in the Schlage original design. If your previous knob stayed rigid until turning then it was the Schlage J series (a less extensive alternative)

  • @misscarrillo19
    @misscarrillo193 жыл бұрын

    So know that I replaced it, I can’t turn the lock button. I don’t believe I moved anything. Any help?

  • @rehman1995
    @rehman19953 жыл бұрын

    Hey can you link this item. I really like the inside door when its locked it automatically opens when opening it from the inside. What is that feature called ?

  • @selock

    @selock

    3 жыл бұрын

    all Schlage brands levers and knobs do this now :)

  • @cerenademe9433
    @cerenademe94332 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video! I have flipped the handles on a half dozen interior doors, but I couldn't figure out how to get the exterior handle off - it was driving me nuts. I actually ended up figuring it out from the directions, but they are pretty poorly written and I would've probably saved myself a headache had I watched your video first. If you think about it, it makes sense that you can't get the lever off unless the door was unlocked first... Anyway - thanks for the clear explanation!

  • @lionfanman
    @lionfanman Жыл бұрын

    I am a 'Jack-of-NO Trades', and yet I was able to put my new front door lever handle on, with YOUR help!!! You covered every detail!! Thank you SO MUCH!!!!

  • @ike7539
    @ike75393 жыл бұрын

    *Question:* Interior lever locks when the little turning lock is paralel to the ground. I want it to be like that when it is in *unlock* position actually and when I turn it to the left 90 degrees than I want it to go to lock position and you would not be able to get in from outside. Is there a way to change that? Thanks

  • @selock

    @selock

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nope, no way to change that :)

  • @ike7539

    @ike7539

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@selock thank you

  • @l31007

    @l31007

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree with you. That seems like the natural way it should be.

  • @HowardBretzke
    @HowardBretzke Жыл бұрын

    thanks

  • @lisamcfarland8518
    @lisamcfarland85182 жыл бұрын

    My inside part has the screw right and left not up and down. Is there something I need to adjust?

  • @selock

    @selock

    2 жыл бұрын

    Old Schlage knobs were 3 o clock 9 o clock position but if it’s a (newer) Schlage branded lever it is most likely the “cheaper” brand of Schlage that uses that screw orientation.

  • @brendaswanson6629
    @brendaswanson66293 жыл бұрын

    That is what I did wrong!! Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @mrscms831
    @mrscms831 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, sorry, but why do you consider it upside down? is it aesthetic only? i wondered if it was for security purposes.?

  • @selock

    @selock

    Жыл бұрын

    No security issues, it’s just aesthetics. I don’t “consider” it upside down, it is upside down

  • @chicagohandyman
    @chicagohandyman3 жыл бұрын

    Procedure starts at 9:50

  • @Cre8aStyL
    @Cre8aStyL2 жыл бұрын

    So, did you mean to put the key lock on the inside of the door. The way the latch is facing, wouldn’t that be the inside? You’ve got The hand lock on the outside??

  • @cd_8773
    @cd_87732 жыл бұрын

    i have a schlage similar to this and i dont understand why the key is installed from the horizonal position.. i messed around trying to get it vertical but no luck. any ideas?

  • @selock

    @selock

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s just how Schlage’s are, you cannot change it

  • @cd_8773

    @cd_8773

    2 жыл бұрын

    ​@@selock ok, thanks for your help

  • @galenmaughan7952
    @galenmaughan79522 жыл бұрын

    Interesting, I was once told exactly opposite of your method/position, install the hump down. The style is often selected by people with disabilities or elderly with arthritis and has the easiest grab operation when the hump curve faces down.

  • @sail33334
    @sail333343 жыл бұрын

    You didn't address insrling the interior twist to lock assembly. Mine came apart when reversing handles and I can't get it to work again

  • @paulatlas9615
    @paulatlas961511 ай бұрын

    Don't the pins on the cylinder supposed to be at the 12 o'clock position so any rain does not get on them?

  • @selock

    @selock

    11 ай бұрын

    there is no real rule or testing results on whether or not vertical or horizontal cylinders better deal with rain but there are a few different styles of keys that are oriented horizontally mainly overseas

  • @jerryray204
    @jerryray2043 жыл бұрын

    I have a Schlage question. I Just a job for someone who had a deadbolt that had a post attached with a plastic clip to the tailpiece. I haven’t seem this before can you tell me what model this is. Thank you love your channel!

  • @selock

    @selock

    3 жыл бұрын

    Schlage branded with the style tailpiece that has the little round part on the end and angles out just like the old b160 style? I never knew which model that was but it was sold during the time of the weird locks era with Schlage and their Dexter line. Around 2000 era and only sold for a few years through big box marked as “commercial” grade

  • @selock

    @selock

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh and thanks for watching :)

  • @jerryray204

    @jerryray204

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ok thanks! I have looked everywhere. Does it serve a real purpose really? It s made really cheap and flimsy on the inside. It has the thickness of a credit card.

  • @selock

    @selock

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jerryray204 for replacements your standard b60 is best and easiest to go with

  • @jerryray204

    @jerryray204

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sounds good thanks for your quick answers!

  • @abbieperrin5635
    @abbieperrin56353 жыл бұрын

    My grandpa intentionally installed them upside down because it’s easier for people with arthritis.

  • @cjackson53581
    @cjackson53581 Жыл бұрын

    Just installed one of these and got everything ok except the locking tab will not turn? What did I do wrong???

  • @selock

    @selock

    Жыл бұрын

    Take key cylinder back out, turn key the other way and reinstall. So if you turned key up to get lever back on, turn it down instead