Determining Which Side to Have Your Doorknob Installed

Determining which side your doorknob or handle goes can be quite confusing. There are several things to take into consideration here, and Renewal by Andersen® of Long Island breaks these down for you so you won’t be confused the next time you have your entry doors in Long Island replaced.

How to determine if you need a right-handed or a left-handed doorknob/handle:

• Know which side you want your doorknob or handle installed.
• Determine if your door will swing inward or out, as this can hugely affect your door choice.
• Stand inside your house in front of the door. If the current door’s hinges are on the right side and the door swings inward, then you need to have your knob or handle installed on the left side. If the door’s hinges are on the left side and the door still swings inward, you need to have your knob or handle installed on the right side.
• Still standing inside your house, see if your door swings outward and if the hinges are on the left side. If it is, then you will need to have your knob or handle installed on the right side. If the hinges are on the right side of your door and your door swings outward as well, then you will need to have your knob or handle installed on the left side.

How do I choose which doorknob or handle to buy?

There are a lot of doorknobs or handles that you can choose from. However, you should make sure that the knob and handle will complement your door. Here are a few tips when choosing a doorknob or handle:

• Make sure that your exterior door’s knob or handle has the same finish and color as your other doors’ knobs and handles.
• The shape of your doorknob or handle changes the door’s entire look, so choose the one that goes with the design you want.
• Make sure that your knob or handle’s locks are fitted to your needs.

For quality entry doors in Long Island, contact Renewal by Andersen of Long Island by calling us at 866-609-5033 or visit our website today.