How Do You Fix A Sagging Emtek Door Handle?
Every brand of solid bronze door hardware has the potential to have problems. If your Emtek lever appears to droop, or your Emtek knob’s turn action isn’t as stiff as it once was, then you can probably fix it by following the steps on this page. Ninety percent of the time, it’s either a torsion spring or keyed washer causing the problem. These two parts press against each other to give the lever or knob tension. This guide will help you determine what’s causing your Emtek lever to sag, then we show you how to replace it and re-install the hardware. • Remove the hardware from the door. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the Emtek door hardware from the door. You don’t need to remove the internal latch (that thing that keeps the door shut). Only remove the two screws holding the lever to the sides of the doors. • Loosen the knob or lever with an Allen Wrench. Use an Allen Wrench to loosen the Emtek knob or lever’s turn post. You need to do this until you can pull the turn post (that br
