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Originally Posted by StephenVA
I think the issue is N Dakota is experiencing extreme temp drops. The tips on getting ready for winter should have been on your list weeks ago. Any moisture trapped in the door latches, handles, cables, etc will freeze. The normal action of opening those doors causes the mechanisms to try to break the ice. Which is stronger - Ice on everything or the force of the person opening the door? Those with kids and guests always find out the hard way that jerking open the outside handles repeatedly only causes more damage up to and including broken latches and exterior handles.
AS upallnight mentioned, lube now and replace what is broken.
Now, getting out of North Dakota during the winter months is only a drive away!  |
Yes Kids on these door handles is a problem. Both of mine that have failed all occurred from my Kids repeated use of pulling on the handle. Once I replaced the handles I had to have a "how to" session with them to avoid future premature failure of the door carriers.