How to Remove and Replace a Weslock Doorknob
Intro: How to Remove and Replace a Weslock Doorknob
I have an older home, and found a Weslock door knob on one of my doors that I wanted to swap out with a locking knob made by Defiant. At the local Home Depot, the only two brands of knobs that I saw were Defiant and Keystone. I don't know if Weslock still exists, it might be rare. I attempted to remove the Weslock knob, but to my frustration I could not figure it out.
Google is your friend, right? A quick search for how to remove this knob came up nil. I came across a forum that vaguely spelled out how to remove this. I think a step by step guide with pictures would help. It annoys me how vague a description is. When someone asks how to do something, don't give them a vague answer assuming they know what certain technical terms are. Define things, or at least show pictures. Well, here is the guide to removing a Weslock knob that I encountered (non-locking, no key). It's straightforward, you just need to locate where the secret elements are.
Google is your friend, right? A quick search for how to remove this knob came up nil. I came across a forum that vaguely spelled out how to remove this. I think a step by step guide with pictures would help. It annoys me how vague a description is. When someone asks how to do something, don't give them a vague answer assuming they know what certain technical terms are. Define things, or at least show pictures. Well, here is the guide to removing a Weslock knob that I encountered (non-locking, no key). It's straightforward, you just need to locate where the secret elements are.
STEP 1: Remove the Side Plate
This is where you see the "Weslock" name. There's two philips screws to unscrew, and then you can pry it out. However, underneath is something that looks like another plate. This is permanently affixed, so don't bother removing this. I found that out after viciously trying to pry that off!
STEP 2: Where's the Screws?
A quick search, you will not find the screws for the knobs. Hmmm, where could they be?
STEP 3: Unveil the Hidden Screws
One side of the knobs has small slit on the faceplate. This faceplate can be loosened to unveil the screws. Tightly grip the face plate and turn counter-clockwise (unscrewing motion). However, there is no way to access those screws with that plate in the way!
STEP 4: Find the Reccessed Release Mechanism and Pull Out Knob.
On this same side of the knob, you will find another hidden element. It is a recessed button mechanism that needs to be depressed and allows you to pull out the knob easily. Check out the pictures. This will completely unveil the two screws so we now have access to it!
STEP 5: Remove the Two Screws and the Rest Is Cake.
You can now unscrew those now accessible screws. Now the fixture just pulls apart easily.
STEP 6: Remove the Other Knob and Slide Out the Side Fixture.
The rest of the fixtures just slide out like butter. This is how easy uninstalling a doorknob should be, if it weren't for those hidden contraptions we encountered earlier.
Congratulations, you are done!
Congratulations, you are done!
17 Comments
jerrywitt6 1 year ago
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ScottL227 4 years ago
TrudieW1 6 years ago
what rekey kits are compatible once this is taken apart? i see the instructions for removing but not replacing!
MichaelS657 8 years ago
Thanks for the clear directions. My only stumbling block is those damn little screws. They are in so tight and their threads are so shallow. Now I need directions for "how to loosen a tight screw!" LOL.
KayD7 8 years ago
You are AWESOME! Thanks for helping me take off that vile doorknob! :)
john.dyson.988 9 years ago
Just what I needed in 2015. Thanks for your post.
rladeras1 10 years ago
Doorknob lock mechanism is more hard when removing than installing it. But if you know the idea that it could be simple as sometimes all doorknob only hold adjustable lever in its mechanism. Find some ideas at http://caldwells.com/door-shop
wilowood 11 years ago
One difference for my knobs was that, after I took the screws out of the side plate, it was not necessary to remove the top plate. Mine were attached and had to be pried off, but the door knob can be removed with the top side plate from step one still in place.
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