Over two years later and yes, the doors still open, still lock, and no issues with any of the hardware. I even swapped the door lock from one room to another room in the same house. If you have questions about... "Schlage - how to swap faceplates" kzread.info/dash/bejne/m5-tx6qfeMi1eNY.html

thanks to you, i was able to change my door lock and replace it easily.

@PeterHerget

Жыл бұрын

Wahoo! And that is why I made the video. My first install was a rough project, but the second was so much smoother. Glad to have helped you with your D.I.Y.

I really struggled with getting long screws set. Watching your video helped after I walked away from it two times frustrated. Thank you.

@PeterHerget

Жыл бұрын

Hooray and glad you were able to get your lock installed.

2/4/23 Viewing; loved it. It will help me out immensely when I change my doorknob tomorrow.

@PeterHerget

Жыл бұрын

Hooray! Glad to have helped you with your home projects 🙏

Great instructions. Easy peasy after viewing the video and seeing what pieces do use. Thanks!

@PeterHerget

Жыл бұрын

Hooray! Glad to help you work your D.I.Y

Thanks for this video! I am replacing a very old doorknob on a bedroom door and I like that you explain everything the brochure doesn’t!

@PeterHerget

10 ай бұрын

Hooray and many thanks for watching. I have more DIY videos about around the house projects coming soon. And thank you for the positivity 😁

Awesome video. Helped me a lot!

@PeterHerget

Жыл бұрын

Dear Manytimes, Good morning and thank you for the lovely comment 😃 I've been struggling with my purpose, direction, and just publishing new content. You just reminded me of why I made this video, and the other 200+, and it was to... share & help. If it helped you a lot, yes, it was worth my time. Hoping you are having a lovely holiday & Merry Christmas in 2022! Sincerely, Peter

this was so incredibly helpful, it made it so easy that I could do the second door without any instructions

@PeterHerget

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and glad to help :)

Thank you for sharing. Took me less than 5 minutes. 🤭😁😘❤

@PeterHerget

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome and glad to help someone 😊

Thank you so much!!

@PeterHerget

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Nice and helpful Peter. Many thanks.

@PeterHerget

8 ай бұрын

Happy to help 👋

Good video. Thanks.👍

@PeterHerget

6 ай бұрын

No thank you to Viewers Like You...

Thanks for the video. I'm glad the the door knob works in different languages. This will be my first doorknob install; it's like my entire life has been leading up to this one moment.

@PeterHerget

8 ай бұрын

You are most welcome 😄

Nice how to video and I love your videos with End Credits!

It's German. So the "a" sounds like the o in opera (the musical fomat). The "e" sounds like the e in elephant. So it's Schah'geh. Love the instructions. I just replaced my door knobs using your instructions. Thank you!!! ❤

@PeterHerget

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the information about German pronunciation. And glad my video helped. What finish did you go with your Schlah’geh lock?

You should change the strike plate too to make it look more beautiful

@PeterHerget

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your insight. I'll give that some thought if I get an extra 88 minutes on a Saturday.

Thank you! I bough the same model and you saved me a lot of time, my wife will be so happy to find the new door handle!

@PeterHerget

Жыл бұрын

Dear David, you are most welcome. I am going on nearly eight months with the Schlage door hardware - no issues whatsoever. And as the expression goes, "Happy Wife, Happy Life..."

I just got the same brand. I hate how the look is horizontal and not vertical. It's going to take some time getting use to it.

@PeterHerget

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that took me over two weeks to adjust to how Schlage changed the directly of the lock button. Thank you for clicking on by and hope you enjoy your door hardware. Since the video, nope, no issues whatsoever with the locks, knobs, keys, or hardware.

@tproctor8317

6 ай бұрын

Yes. Same here. Just. Installed today and this seems backwards from all other locks I've used.

@XxDarkMagicianxX

6 ай бұрын

@tproctor8317 I'm still not used to it. Eventually it might change it out. I don't like how the bottom lock can be unlock by turning the door knob

Very helpful! Thanks so much!

@PeterHerget

5 ай бұрын

You are welcome and glad the video helped.

How do you disconnect the new door knobs from each other 😂😂😂

@PeterHerget

9 ай бұрын

Gently…

Hey this is EXACTLY the video I needed thanks!

@PeterHerget

2 жыл бұрын

WAHOO! You literally just made my day. Click on by anytime with you noice comments like this :)

@mnretrogamer7189

2 жыл бұрын

@@PeterHerget awesome!

Thank you for posting this. Was very helpful as a rookie doing this.

@PeterHerget

2 ай бұрын

Hooray, thank you, and glad it helped you. Today is Saturday and time to fix more stuff!

Liked the video, attitude and instructions. But gloves 🤣 😂 🤣 And make one how to switch the backset. Omg still on the hunt

@PeterHerget

2 ай бұрын

I did make one about the backset 😁

@PeterHerget

2 ай бұрын

Here's my other video I made during the same week or on the same day: "Schlage - how to swap faceplates" kzread.info/dash/bejne/m5-tx6qfeMi1eNY.html

Also when you buy sledge door locks make sure you save the packaging and everything that came with them because they're guaranteed for life you're guaranteed for life if you have one that fills you just take it out take it backup to the home Or wherever you got it and they will have it on the register if you use the credit card and they will replace it with a new one. And as most of you know anything you buy from Lowe's you can return for any reason at any time.

@PeterHerget

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips Michael. I plan to register mine later today.

Great video!

@PeterHerget

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for clicking on by...

Great how to video!

@PeterHerget

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

So those locks lock when the tab is horizontal? Can I change it to lock vertical? I'm having issues installing mine because I cannot make to flush with the door even with tightening the screws. In addition that horizontal to lock is driving me nuts.

@PeterHerget

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it took me a good three weeks to get used to the lock direction changes. I'll contact Schlage to see if the direction can be altered and let you know.

I came to this video because on mine the two pieces that make up the handle could not physically fit together and then it dawned on me tried turning the lock and for whatever reason it wasn't in this position out of the box, that fixed the issue.

@PeterHerget

Жыл бұрын

Hooray! I am glad you were able to install your door hardware and glad the video helped a little. Many months later, and nope, I have not had any issues with my locks, the handles, or any of the Schlage hardware 🤞🤠

@IndyColts1987

Жыл бұрын

i saw how easily you did it and i was like, nah its gotta be a simple answer lol

@PeterHerget

Жыл бұрын

Home repairs are always an entertaining challenge 😁

Can you turn the handle in either direction to open the door, or are they designed to operate in one direction only?

@PeterHerget

Жыл бұрын

The Schlage hardware I have opens easily with a turn to the left or right. I have the model # F51 V GEO 619

Great tip on doing the screws by hand!

@PeterHerget

2 ай бұрын

Thank you

The name of the lock is sledge Like a sledge hammer not a slog or a sleeg.

@PeterHerget

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your pronunciation help 👍🏻

Real men wear leather gloves!

@PeterHerget

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I often wear leather gloves when doing projects, chopping wood, and even mowing the lawn...

Great video about doors and stuff. Your videos are getting better every month 😄

@PeterHerget

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Thank you! Installing one now and you just simply told me how!

@PeterHerget

4 ай бұрын

Glad I could help! And how did you DIY project go?

@jaynem7879

4 ай бұрын

Painted kitchen cabinets and changing old gold hardware. That was the first doorknob I have changed. Getting good with a miter saw as I put shiplap around a kitchen peninsula. So going pretty well.

@PeterHerget

4 ай бұрын

@jaynem7879 Excellent… The miter saw is a lovely, powerful, dangerous, and useful tool. 1. measure thrice, cut once 2. never use power tools on less than seven hours of sleep 3. wear ear muffs 4. buy an expensive pair of safety glasses or goggles 🥽 5. make friends with smart, talented neighbors 6. utilize KZread 7. have fun with your D.I.Y. projects and involve your family I have core memories of construction projects with my family and friends. Days spent helping others and in return they have helped me for decades. Best of luck planning and yes, thank you for clicking on by 🙏

does it drive you nuts that the lock vs unlock part is backwards? like on all of the other doors in my house the locking thing is horizontal when the door is unlocked and vertical when the door is locked

@PeterHerget

Жыл бұрын

You know... until I just read your comment I didn't notice that feature/failure. I'll check my locks, return, and report via comment 😕

@elysethompson9788

Жыл бұрын

@@PeterHerget thanks for the speedy reply! i wonder if it’s just this specific brand. i’ve always bought brinks locks. this one is just a little different i guess!

@PeterHerget

Жыл бұрын

Yep, I checked my other locks and... 1. when the dial is facing up, the door is locked 2. when the dial is horizontal, the door is unlocked However, for these new Schlage door knobs, yes, it is apparently "Bizarro World!" 1. when the dial is facing up, the door is unlocked 2. when the dial is horizontal, the door is locked UGH! I'm am quite surprised I didn't put that together. I've been far too busy with family, work, gadgets, work, and then family. Alas, normally those nuances catch my attention. Nice catch by you, Elyse, and thank you for the comments & conversation. It is extremely strange how Schlage decided to change the lock orientation of their locks in 2022. Why? I don't yet know the answer...

Many thanks to everyone that watched my door know install story. With the money made from this video, I was able to purchase the Google Nest Doorbell (wired edition). I'll have a long-term review of the Schlage door hardware when 12 months arrive - spoiler alert, they still work ;) Once again - many thanks for clicking on by...

Great how to video. This would have helped last year when I had to switch a doorknob. 😀 Lowes is great, is this from Lowes or just the keys?

@PeterHerget

2 жыл бұрын

The door knob hardware was from Lowe's 😀

Is there an easy way to thread the screws I can’t get mine to go in

@PeterHerget

2 жыл бұрын

That part was tricky! Take the screw all the way out of the the doorknob, and then make sure everything is aligned and try again. I had to take the doorknob off again after the video was filmed the thread of the screws is difficult to alighn. I hope this helps.

Gregorian knob with a satin finish???? Do you hear a Gregorian chant every time you open the door? 😅 It's the Georgian knob by Schlage. I just ordered this one (same color), and a few others in different styles (bronze color). I have Schlage interior door knobs that are from before 1979 that work great. I think they're from before 1965. You would have no idea they're that old based on their function. They're an etched satin nickel color. They don't even have much, if any, wear and tear. I'm trying to find more of them just to get them so I have more! Only one has a wonky spring latch that I need to replace. Schlage isn't exactly the same company as it was that long ago (in a galaxy not far far away), so they don't carry the spring latch for my door knobs. Fortunately, I found the exact spring latch I need. So, yeah keep your old door knob. You never know if you need it, or maybe someone else wants it. They don't lose value if they're good quality. Keep every part, including the plates as a set. Ummm, the credits at the end? Ha ha! Love that! Who was the executive producer? 😅

@PeterHerget

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Bonnie! And yes, there was a Gregorian chant going off in my head every the door opened, but it only happened during the first week... Glad to read your positive experience with Schlage since 1979, wow! Yeah, those End Credits are fun to create and many folks appear to enjoy them, so yes, I keep adding them. I am searching for some new music to make the End Credits a little more diverse. Do you think I should change the background music?

@Starry_Night_Sky7455

Жыл бұрын

@@PeterHerget Music? Choose whatever music vibe feels like the *one* 🎵🎶🎼🎹

@PeterHerget

Жыл бұрын

Nicely written, Bonnie!

You did a good job with this, but I need instructions on how to switch doorknobs from one side to the other. They are the paddle style. I'm stuck and it's nighttime.

@PeterHerget

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and glad you enjoyed the how to video. I don't have any door knob projects around the house at this time. I will ask around the neighborhood if anyone else is doing such a project.

@PeterHerget

Жыл бұрын

I asked around and... Sorry, could not find a neighbor at this time with a honey-do list or D.I.Y. Project of which you described. Now, life changes each day and I shall keep my ears open. I hope you found your answers or a friendly neighbor helped you out 🤞🤞

I installed the door knobs as you did but the inside locking mechanism won’t turn, hence you can’t lock it from the inside. Knob turns the latch in and out to open the door but the key nor the inside button doesn’t lock it. Thoughts?

@PeterHerget

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. What a bizarre issue with the locks. If this happened to me I would… 1. Pull the door knobs apart and check the alignment 2. Make sure they are fully connected through the door I hope that helps 🤞

@njsimmons82

Жыл бұрын

Same thing just happened to me. Not sure what to do

@PeterHerget

Жыл бұрын

If the mechanism is broken, yeah, return them. I hope you are able to figure it out 🤞🤞

@taiuqsab

27 күн бұрын

@@PeterHergetI’ve bought two locks and have the same problem with both. I’m not believing both of these are faulty.

@PeterHerget

27 күн бұрын

@@taiuqsab That is a bummer. Are you saying they are faulty due to the lock orientation or something else?

Not sure what I'm doing wrong. I can't get the lock to work.

@PeterHerget

Жыл бұрын

Dang! What part of the lock is not functioning?

@PeterHerget

Жыл бұрын

Well, you have not answered me yet; ergo, I'll just take a stab in the dark... I would recommend disconnecting the two parts of the door lock handle. And then carefully slide them together again making sure they connect correctly. Do not force the two sides of the door knob together. I hope this helps.

@brundain1

Жыл бұрын

@@PeterHerget I'm having an issue with locking as well. When put together, the key, nor the lock latch thing on the inside of the door will turn

@njsimmons82

Жыл бұрын

Same issue here

@njsimmons82

Жыл бұрын

​@brundain1 was there a way to fix?

Just got a new one but the only problem i have with it is that it unlocks from the inside when i turn the nob to make sure it's locked. Big down fault..

@PeterHerget

2 ай бұрын

Strange... I have now had these same door knobs for nearly two years and I have yet to encounter that issues. Did you contact Schlage or the store you purchased it from?

@krispbacon598

Ай бұрын

Girllll, me too!! Just installed the lock only to be baffled why the interior knob still rotates! Reinstalled it thinking I'm an iddie but it was the same outcome. I DISLIKE THIS! Coming from a lock that wouldn't allow rotation when in the locked position, this is going to trip up myself and my lackadaisical teenager! *UPDATE* FYI...the box DOES state "From the interior, it locks with the turn-button and unlocks when rotated." Yep, this is going to be returned! Poor design in my opinion!

@taiuqsab

27 күн бұрын

@@krispbacon598thank you for clarifying this for me! I’m not crazy. I will be returning this knob for a second time and going with a new brand entirely. That defeats the entire purpose of a lock on a door

I’ve bought and Installed one of these but I was pretty shocked by how easy It Is to bypass the lock simply by slipping a plastic card In, how do I prevent that?

@PeterHerget

2 ай бұрын

A plastic credit card, eh? You've been watching too many Instagram videos ;) I have not tried to break into my own office nor the storage room. Perhaps, I should make a video just about the negative aspects of Schlage, eh?

I am changing my door locks from Weiser to Schlage and that has created a problem. The edge of the door was chiselled out for the Weiser faceplate. I have now discovered that the hole in the door is 1” so I need to insert a metal faceplate in the hole to make the Schlage mechanism snug. How do I do that! If I insert the silver, metal Schlage faceplate in the hole, can I then pry the faceplate off the Schlage mechanism into 2 pieces and use the finished one to cover the chiselled out area on the door?

@PeterHerget

4 ай бұрын

Yeah, that is a tricky part of the project and I created a video about the very task for you and others... kzread.info/dash/bejne/m5-tx6qfeMi1eNY.html I hope this helps!

Just swapped out the front door locks and found this brand is hard to know when the door is locked because the knob still rotates. Another brand I had would lock the knob from rotating and we could easily check to make sure it was locked by attempting to open the door and tou couldn't. I'm used to that and prefer that more. Anyone got an opinion on the releasing lock from inside?

@PeterHerget

Ай бұрын

Yeah, the locks can be different with Schlage. If you recently purchased them I'm sure you could still take them back to the hardware store for a return. Thanks for watching and for the comment.

can you lock from inside?

@PeterHerget

8 ай бұрын

Yes, there is a dial.

The two knobs I have came connected and I have no idea how to get them apart. It doesn’t day in the instructions and pulling them apart does nothing help!!

@PeterHerget

4 ай бұрын

That sounds very frustrating. Have you tried a little W-D 40 lubricant?

My handle will not separate.

@PeterHerget

22 күн бұрын

Strange… I did not run into that problem. What have you tried?

This install did not work for me; I should have kept the piece together, taking it apart and removing it didn't work although I do have a circular insert. 😕

@PeterHerget

13 күн бұрын

Darn! A door install should be easy and humans are only allowed one hour for such a D.I.Y. What model is your door hardware giving you woes?

There's gotta be a way to remove the door knob so as to make it easy to insert the screws but havent been able to figure it out. This video didn't help in that respect.

@PeterHerget

22 күн бұрын

I removed the same knob & door lock from one door to another in my house several months ago and the separation of the door knob simply took a bit of patience, a screw driver, and subtle points of pressure. Sorry, one video is not able to include all scenarios. If I encounter such an issue again with a Schlage door hardware piece or something similar, sure, I can make another video.

@PeterHerget

22 күн бұрын

I have a wonderful idea. If you film a short video and send me a chat via Facebook, yes, I can watch your dilemma and then help you figure out, perhaps, a solution. I have a few minutes between now and 12:00 p.m. Mountain Time. Or did you already ask a smart neighbor/friend to help you install the door hardware, eh?

Schlage is pronounced with a long "a".

@PeterHerget

7 ай бұрын

Thaaaaaaaaank you for correcting me. Sometime in the next year or two when I replace another lock, and if I buy a Schlage, I'll be more careful with my grammar and pronunciation. Happy Holidays 🎁 🎄 ☃️