16-211 2 3/8" or 2 3/4" Replacement Deadlatch with Triple Faceplate Opti, Satin Nickel

This part was replacement for a door that wasn’t closing. In past, I have replaced the entire door hardware. However, it was the internal latch that was the issue. Installing this item was easy (for me a novice) and took little time. Excellent value!

Worked well.

We had our first Schlage keyed latch fail after 17-years of use. I removed the broken latch and inspected it to see what failed and what needed to be done to fix the problem. A small piece of the internal mechanism had broken, requiring the entire latch to be replaced. I did a quick Google search and “AMAZON” has a third party seller with the latch required to repair the Schlage keyed door handle. I initially purchased one keyed latch and after receiving the part and noting it is an exact replacement, I ordered two more, to have on hand. And yes, I’m that kind of person - who purchases spare parts and stores them for future use. I look at it as cheap insurance. Please note, if you have a helper to give you a hand, makes the repair much easier by installing the screws while you hold the 3-pieces together. Repair steps: (1) remove the two latch screws located on doors end. (2) Remove the two screws holding the inner and outer door handles together, located above and below the inner door handle. (3) separate the two handles by pulling them apart., this will allow you to remove the broken latch. (Please note orientation of the handles and latch as you remove them) (4) Remove the broken latch and replace it with the replacement. (5) Guide the handles back together. (Be sure to check alignment) (6) while holding all together, install the two door handle screws. (7) install the two latch screws and check latch operation. Keeping the door open during the replacement and operational check. If working correctly, close the door and recheck the operation.

Perfect fit for the job

Latch fit ok. But has an occasional, minor sticking issue. I plan on applying some silicone lube to it.

The latch on our garage door froze up in the retracted position and this fixed the problem.

This device is a perfect replacement of the old one with the needed color for the face plate. It is not difficult to install. However, removing the face plate from the device took some guess work. But I was able to use a flathead screw driver to remove the faceplate from the locking device for a different faceplate.

Latch replaced a broken one. Installed in about 10 minutes and worked well first time.