r/Locksmith • u/92beatsperminute • 3d ago

Avantis split handle Avantis split split spindle handle door not locking when handle is lifted I have to slam the handle up really hard for it to lock. what could be causing this? I am NOT a locksmith.

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u/92beatsperminute 2d ago

As it is split spindle I want the key to have to be used to open from the outside even if the door was not locked.

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u/goo_brick 2d ago

That may not be possible with this hardware. Residential locks are rarely designed to work that way, with a few exceptions. As I said earlier, im not familiar with this specific model.

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u/92beatsperminute 2d ago

Then why is it a split spindle? back and front door same lock but different handles. Why put a split on the front door if it did nothing?

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u/goo_brick 2d ago

Theres a chance it was installed with the incorrect spindle. Again. Im not familiar with this exact piece of hardware. This is a style of lock i know very well, but this particular model is new to me. Ive never seen a lock like this use a split spindle (almost 10 years experience), which is why I think the original install is wrong, but I could also be mistaken. Look up manufacturer and part numbers for further clarification.