I tried this on my AirPods when they weren’t syncing to my phone. The sledgehammer trick worked! Nice save, Andy!
@blm397
2 жыл бұрын
too funny
@gfotinakes316
2 жыл бұрын
Three cheers for you Andy! It worked like a charm. We are having 15 people over for Thanksgiving tomorrow and we didn't need this door jamming. You just saved us a bunch of trouble and $$. God Bless you and yours!
@glennlassiter181
2 жыл бұрын
YEP. Two whacks and good as new.
@howiejim69
Жыл бұрын
Hi Andy. My Schlage F51 latch got stuck. It would retract when I moved the lever (all levers in our house!), but when the lever was in neutral position and I tried to close the door, the latch wouldn't budge. It should have moved in and out freely. I tried everything I could find on the internet (there wasn't much about this problem), and I finally said to myself: "I've got nothing left to lose if I try Andy's suggestion. I'll have to order a new lock anyway whether or not I break it." So I got a small hammer and started hitting the latch. After about three fairly firm hits, it slid in but tended to stick a bit. I had to hit it two more times, and now it works fine. I don't know what the problem was, but your suggestion helped. Thanks.
@FrankNatale-pm8dk
11 ай бұрын
Brilliant!! Andy, my wife and I cracked up when we first viewed your video. Well, we said what the heck. Let’s give it a go. Worked like a charm and saved me at least $100 on a locksmith. Can’t believe it. Bravo, Andy! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks a bunch Andy!! Fixed my mother's Schage door latch with a soft blow mallet and 4-5 good whacks. Thank you for the video!
@kurtwederquist5880
7 ай бұрын
Andy I have to share my experience with you..🤣🤣I did what you said and and it worked, I shut the door and couldn't get the bolt to retract leaving my door stuck! I laughed so hard because I had to pry the lock apart and buy a new one BUT I so appreciated your suggestion largely because my dad was hammer guy too! Anyway I got a new knob and loved trying to fix it with a hammer!!
@kevinshaddox6424
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Andy! you just saved me buying a new knob. i took my 2.5 lb hammer after taking all apart and wd40 worked and worked on it never could get it to work. 3 wacks with the hammer did the trick. im amazed and grateful ! Thank you sir
@ICONICANNARBOR-jj8wm
2 ай бұрын
Andy, you're a genius. Using a rubber mallet I gave it three whacks and it worked! Hot Damn! Thanks!
@carlrimer3759
2 ай бұрын
Worked like a charm on a Schlage lever model, about 8 years old. Two wraps with a similar hammer and all fixed!
@stany9266
5 ай бұрын
Thanks Andy! It worked perfectly with a couple of gentle taps.
@michaelbyrd9869
6 ай бұрын
Thank you Andy (Norm). I just tried it and it worked on the first hit. I used an old kids baseball bat to rest against the latch and hit it with a rubber mallet. I didn't want to damage my door if I missed.
@maryorr2036
6 ай бұрын
It's 2024 and you're the only one I could find to solve my issue! It worked! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@markconfer9111
9 ай бұрын
This advise was perfect. Had taken entire mechanism apart but there were no visable parts that I could manipulate. Put in back on door and a couple of hammer taps and door would close! Thanks Andy.
@VaJamie
Жыл бұрын
Just whacked my Schlage lock.........took 5 light whacks with a 16 oz framing hammer. Works like a charm. Thanks.
@noliva
Жыл бұрын
Worked like a charm. Thank you so much Andy. You remind me of Norm McDonald, your voice and demeanor is just funny, in the best of ways. Thank you,
@ambiguousscreenname
25 күн бұрын
Worked for me. I had it disassembled, soaking in vinegar to try to get any gunk out. Put it in a vice and two or three strikes with a rubber mallet did it. I applied WD40 before reassembly for good measure. Thanks!
@BMAC-v5k
7 ай бұрын
Great video. Thank you Andy. It felt really good to use the sledge hammer on the door....got out some of my negative energy. Unfortunately, it didn't do the trick. The latch no longer fully closed and it locked me out. Bought Item# 61313 Triple Option Deadlatch 40-251 605 from Lowes for $11 and it did the trick. Quick installation and the door works fine now. If it matters, make sure you get the right color (gold, etc). This was the model for a locking door which is what I needed. Comes with both a rounded plate and a square plate for the inset on the door.
@andrewfisher8599
2 жыл бұрын
Worked like a charm! One quick smack and it was fixed. I have the electronic keypad version. Boy was that satisfying. :)
@ellynperreault
3 жыл бұрын
Husband just hammered it and it worked! Thank you Andy😁
@lminute120
3 жыл бұрын
Same problem for me after kids constantly slamming the door, it finally stuck and would not retract. So I whacked mine once and it went in half way and stopped. I hit it a second time and it went all the way in. Then it would not come back out. Took off handle and I broke a sizable chunk of metal off inside. Just ran to the store and grabbed a new latch and got it in before the wife got home so it is fixed regardless. Worth a shot, just did not work for me. I gave a thumbs up for massive respect to the method!
@aloksaxena77
2 жыл бұрын
I did the same and it is not coming back out any more . Looks like I have to put a new one in.
@foxrep1
Жыл бұрын
holy crap i just tried it and it worked. It took 4 good whacks and it worked.
@funnymom17
Жыл бұрын
OMG THANK YOU! I have (had) this exact problem with this exact knob. It just started last week and it was SO annoying. I got out my hammer and pounded it a few times and it WORKED! Thank you for making this video! :D
@bmez997
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! This worked for me too. After taking it off the door and applying lubricant it still was stuck. Saved me the research time.
@millspec
Жыл бұрын
Hot damn it worked! Thanks! You saved me from having to wait for the mail or go to the store. I couldn't care less about that security feature (which is now "broken") as this was for an interior door with a deadbolt.
@yugnok
2 ай бұрын
It worked. Took about 10 seconds. Thanks Norm.
@DougASAP
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy! I think this is the solution to ALL of my problems.
@chance2929
3 ай бұрын
Thank You Handy Andy !
@magx5287
4 ай бұрын
wow it worked. I did not believe at first and just laughed off but when I saw everybody appreciated and that it worked. Went and did exactly, gave two to three hits with the hammer and lo it worked.
@ekirenrut
9 ай бұрын
Holy smokes it works! I tried this before I knew it was actually a thing, but I was using too small a hammer!
@jeremyk5342
2 жыл бұрын
Before you celebrate this working, make sure you have not just broken the safety mechanism. The half round peice of metal that sticks out along side the latch is there to prevent someone from sliding something in to open the lock. When it is depressed the latch should not push in. If you are ok with making your door less secure, ok. But you are not fixing it by doing this, you are permentently breaking a feature that is there to keep your family safe.
@amolter2002
2 жыл бұрын
yes, good advice. We always lock our door with a deadbolt . .
@cjamesadams
2 жыл бұрын
Worked like a champ. Added some penetrating fluid for good measure to the latch assembly, couple hits, good as new!
@marksieber4626
2 жыл бұрын
Used a rubber mallet. It worked fine. Thanks Andy!
@richharty1577
3 жыл бұрын
2 taps and one a little harder … worked … Thank you for posting.
@martinc9496
2 жыл бұрын
This worked great, the door now closes on it's own. It's a little sticky now, but serviceable, and buys me some time to grab an extra lock from home depot...
@demeaningplebny1363
Жыл бұрын
I wish I had seen this video a couple days ago. Mine, out of the blue, did the exact same thing. The handle would still turn, though. So, 2 nights ago, at 1:30 in the morning I went out into the attached garage and the thing completely jammed on me and I couldn't get back in the house! Wife in bed at the opposite end of the house couldn't have heard me calling, about 40 degree temps in the garage, and I'm basically locked out of the house! Fortunately, it is a lever handle set and I was able to force the lever up enough to where the latch released, but it did ruin the latch. Lifetime warranty so Schlage is sending me a new set. I hope the new one lasts longer than only 7 years which is what this one lasted which is not very long.....
@rorychrane6568
Жыл бұрын
Worked for me just banged on my piece tht protrudes from door edge on my $150 schlage touch lock closes perfectly now not sure why the lever seems to move a bit less far but closing works perfectly used to have to use the lever rotation to close door. awesome
@mavrck89
2 жыл бұрын
Son of a gun! Took it apart, fiddled with it for half hour, sprayed WD40, nothing. Watched your vid, whacked it 3x w hammer and now it works!
@SuziGerttula
Жыл бұрын
Wow, this worked. We are laughing!! Thank you!
@tanyaclark6434
Жыл бұрын
Praise the Lord!! It worked! Thanks, Andy!
@Roozbehjune
2 жыл бұрын
skeptical me: really? Grabs mini sledge...It worked on the 3rd progressively harder gentle tap. THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO 🙌💪⚒🚪
@TheBiggsHoson
Жыл бұрын
You are a saint, good sir. Thank you for this tip!
@johncombs
7 ай бұрын
Wow - worked immediately! Thanks Andy
@justinpeterson6965
Жыл бұрын
Holy shit, Andy. It worked.
@rachelewalt2524
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing. It actually worked! Thank you, Andy.
@kentonsassmann1859
3 жыл бұрын
Didn't work for me. Latch got jammed into it's mechanism & didn't spring back.
@davepagel1481
3 жыл бұрын
Me too. Oh well, was worth a shot
@jennineschabb3596
3 жыл бұрын
Mine too! Ugh!!
@charlescoyle433
3 жыл бұрын
Did not work for me either. First hits were with a mallet. Then switched to a large hammer. After 2 hits the plunger and back arm froze in the assembly. I will replace the lock for the second time in recent years. House is 17 years old.
@repete2362
2 жыл бұрын
i had mine out so used my vise and hit it a few times . worked but was kind of sticky. put it in the door then it wouldn't retract. so i guess i'l see if i can get the plunger replacement at the home center .
@adrianfinlay8910
5 ай бұрын
Thanks Andy! Worked great for me too!
@brianclark6460
2 жыл бұрын
Trick still works! Thanks Andy!
@angelataylor3095
Жыл бұрын
Well, I'll be. Can't believe this worked! Thanks
@ryanmoran2393
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy! I owe you a beer!
@hartpacific
3 ай бұрын
Worked like a charm!
@michaelwatson4983
11 ай бұрын
Oh My Goodness!! Totally worked.
@jwbarker81
Жыл бұрын
Worked like a charm! Thanks
@CayseMersch
2 ай бұрын
Wow, worked like a charm.
@mliest
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks worked like a charm just tried it now sep 2022. Wondering jow long the fix lasted?
@amolter2002
2 жыл бұрын
Still working, I've not had any problems with it since I fixed it.
@michaelhorton9583
3 жыл бұрын
It worked!! Many thanks for showing the way.
@helenparis3275
Жыл бұрын
I just did it and it worked!!
@liberalsockpuppet4772
2 жыл бұрын
Actually worked. Thanks for posting this
@jeremielehnert3890
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy! You helped a bunch
@ScottyArnold
3 жыл бұрын
Saved my Saturday! Thank you
@jaxoak
Жыл бұрын
Amazing. It worked. Thanks.
@CindyReynoldsAdvocacy
2 жыл бұрын
It works! Thank you Andy
@rmjryost
6 ай бұрын
Well, that worked. Thanks!
@ytlongbeach
Жыл бұрын
it worked for me, as well !! i have to admit, i wouldn't have tried using a hammer on it. lol
@mikeshipstead4626
Жыл бұрын
Ha! Worked for me too. Thanks!
@realdenzity2144
2 ай бұрын
Hitting mine fixed it 😆
@tonymariadance
2 ай бұрын
No, the hammer method did not work for me. It completely distroyed the latch mechanism and will not retract anymore no matter what.
@danielmyers-cowan3416
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy!
@bgmac1219
Ай бұрын
the old take a hammer to it...cracked the door and bent the faceplace a bit, didn't work at first but then I got angry and tried to slam the door shut. and voila!
@russpaulin4166
10 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, it didn't work for us. Inside mechanism broke and latch no longer functions. Schlage is sending a new door latch.
@danl4238
6 ай бұрын
*Try this at your own risk.* I followed this suggestion on my stuck Schlage latch and now the latch is completely broken and the door is stuck shut.
@mrmango1102
3 жыл бұрын
Worked for me! Thanks!
@markw176
3 жыл бұрын
Worked for me too! Thanks!
@lukechinworth5103
Жыл бұрын
Worked for me
@JoelBebo
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That worked!
@davidgilbert60
3 жыл бұрын
It worked for me too!
@foomark
2 жыл бұрын
Getting a bigger hammer is not a solution.
@weakskd
Жыл бұрын
I feel like the ghost of Norm Macdonald just saved my day!! Thanks Norm....err Andy! Brilliant!
@jakeowsley6552
2 жыл бұрын
Andy, I am still laughing! Thank you thank you! We have had a stuck Schlage latch on our front door for months, finally took it apart to see if I could fix -- couldn't. My wife and I found and played your video, thoroughly enjoying and giggling at your choice of 4# hand sledge, say nothing of the old adage of "fixing things with a bigger hammer". This is exactly what mine needed. One whack with a 16oz hammer from the "everything" drawer. You Rock, dude.
@amolter2002
3 жыл бұрын
I resent that KZitem added advertisements at the start of my video without my permission. .
@vvs8663
2 жыл бұрын
They did the same to me
@AaronHatcher
Жыл бұрын
I think that's how you get money
@PrincetonPimp007
Жыл бұрын
I’m glad this worked for a lot of you however this ended up breaking my latch entirely. Off to Lowe’s to buy a new assembly. Worth a shot though!
@AB-dd3hn
3 жыл бұрын
Worked! I used a rubber mallet. Mine is a Schlage digital keypad type.
@davidchaves8952
3 ай бұрын
Okay look, I thought you were completely full of shit for this video. As I mentally prepared to just take the entire door handle apart I just figured it's already broke so why not try the hammer wack method. THIS SOLVED MY PROBLEM WITH 3 SWINGS! THANK YOU ANDY!
@RSole9999
Жыл бұрын
Don't do this. You will break the security feature of that sliding bar that prevents a credit card or "Slim Jim" from opening the door. Here is the definitive reason why the latch is stuck and how to (possibly) fix it. The latch is stuck because the little sliding bar does not fully extend as it should. This is due to a weak or broken spring behind it or lack or lubrication. If you pull out (extend) the little bar with pliers, you will see that now the door closes normally, at least for that one time. I lubricated mine with gun oil (because that oil is good for cold weather) and it worked. If your spring is weak or broken, the latch mechanism need to be replaced. By hammering it, yes it will now close, but you will have broken the security feature of the sliding bar.
@kenwoodard2826
2 жыл бұрын
It worked for me too. The latch got stuck inside the housing, but I disassembled it, gave it a tap with the hammer. The latch freed up and came out. Reassembled it and it is working. Thanks
@AyAy008
2 жыл бұрын
Somehow you remind me of the great Norm Macdonald.
@terry7893
2 жыл бұрын
That's NOT how you fix a door latch. To fix the PROPERLY, you use this stuff called "oil" or "lithium spray" to lubricate it. If need be, you take the lock apart and lubricate it. The proper stuff to use is actually door lock graphite.
@chillios2222
2 жыл бұрын
probably sells more stuff this way by showing people to smash their locks
@Guardian304
3 жыл бұрын
Worked like a charm after having to replace once/yr for the last 5 yrs. Thanks Andy!!!!!!!!
@charlescoyle433
3 жыл бұрын
Responded earlier about attempting the "hammer fix." The result for me was the plunder becoming stuck in the cylinder inside the door. I went to Lowes today prepare to purchase a total new lock and knobs assembly. Several years ago a new lock assembly was replaced for the same problem on the same door! Today, Lowes had a "Schlage 1-in Diameter Polished Brass Door Night Latch" replacement kit for the inner door assembly, $9,97. The door latch was quickly replaced, using the original knobs, keeping the use of the original key. Schlage #P518-420, Lowes item #61313. Schlage must have learned that so many, many of us are having the non-retracting problem!
@amolter2002
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this info.
@fredcdobbs823
3 жыл бұрын
When all else fails, use a sledge hammer...
@guypatron9804
3 жыл бұрын
Well my goodness, best DIY video on KZitem! Same problem, same solution...works like new. Thank you!
@cb4636
3 жыл бұрын
Andy thank you! The “big hammer” did the job. Like you I had to smack the latch a couple times to get it to work. You saved me from having to make a trip to get a new latch. Amazing. Cheers!
@tynkerbe111
4 ай бұрын
What in the holy hell! This was amazing and you are so adorable! My poor guy was working on this for an hour...finally said he was going to buy a part, so I googled, found your youtube, and BAM! (literally) and it's fixed! You're the man, thank you!
@amolter2002
4 ай бұрын
your welcome.
@andyneufeld5145
3 жыл бұрын
Schlage has lifetime warranty on these latches. When the latch fails, email their warranty form in with pics. Used this hammer trick and will have a new replacement when it fails again. Thanks for the video!!!
@syndicalistspeedsolver
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@claytonsooy
9 ай бұрын
Thank you, Andy. I watched about half an hour's worth of videos to try to fix that latch, and your video was the first one that worked.
@davidchaves8952
3 ай бұрын
I did exactly the same thing as you. This is the first video I saw where they had the same problem as me AND the solution to fix it.
@krob777
Ай бұрын
Thanks for this video. I just tried it and it didn’t work. Save me time and money. I appreciate it. Everybody this hack does fix the problem.
@ShawnSohi
Жыл бұрын
Four cheers for Andy. I was about to shell out $$$+ to replace the whole thing and your suggestion worked exactly on the third hit with the hammer. Thank you Andy.
@Starry_Night_Sky7455
Жыл бұрын
😂😅🤣 Sure the latch retracts now, but what do you think maybe is broken after taking a hammer to it? Ha! I don't know. Maybe it still works great after that fix? Now if anyone out there knows how to fix a Schlage Claremont interior button door knob spring latch, plz let me know. I just love how these door knobs look so, that's why I'm not replacing it. I figure I can probably buy a replacement spring latch.
@RentonRC
2 жыл бұрын
After a ton of troubleshooting, I stumbled across your video. BAM! Doorknob fixed! Thank you :)
@jebburns6172
Жыл бұрын
My schlage door latch jammed; it was very frustrating.. I watched this video, and I took out my hammer. Wham, Wham, Wham, everything is work just like before.
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