RELIABILT Door Handles & Knobs

Need deadbolts, handlesets, or hinges instead? See our door hardware guide covering security hardware and accessories. For a side-by-side brand comparison, read RELIABILT vs Kwikset. If you are also replacing doors, check our RELIABILT doors guide covering interior and exterior options.

Comparison

Knob Types at a Glance

Type	Function	Price Range	Use
Passage	Always unlocked, turns freely	$8 - $15	Hallways, closets, pantry, laundry rooms
Privacy	Push-button lock inside, emergency unlock outside	$10 - $18	Bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices
Dummy	Non-turning, decorative only	$5 - $10	Bifold closet doors, French door inactive side
Keyed Entry	Key-operated lock, both sides lockable	$15 - $25	Interior rooms needing real locks (offices, storage)

Buying Guide

How to Choose RELIABILT Knobs & Handles

How Many Knobs Does a House Need?

A typical 3-bedroom home has 12-16 interior doors. Count your closets, pantry, bathrooms, bedrooms, and utility rooms. Closets and hallways use passage knobs. Bedrooms and bathrooms use privacy knobs. Bifold closet doors use dummy knobs. A common breakdown for a 3-bed/2-bath home: 8 passage, 5 privacy, 2-4 dummy.

Passage vs Privacy: Which Rooms Need What

Passage knobs (no lock) go on any door where privacy is not needed: hallways, closets, pantry, linen closets, laundry rooms. Privacy knobs (push-button lock with emergency release) go on bedrooms, bathrooms, and any room where someone might want to lock the door. Building code does not require privacy knobs on bedrooms, but most homeowners prefer them.

Multi-Pack Math

Buying a 10-pack of passage knobs at $5-8 per knob saves 40-50% vs buying individually at $10-18 each. For a 15-door house, buy one 10-pack passage, add 5 individual privacy knobs, and a pair of dummy knobs. Total hardware cost: $100-180 for the whole house. That is roughly half the cost of outfitting the same home with Kwikset or Schlage.

Finish Matching Across the Home

Pick one finish and use it everywhere. Mixing satin nickel knobs with matte black hinges looks inconsistent. RELIABILT makes knobs, deadbolts, hinges, kick plates, and door stops in all three finishes, so you can coordinate every piece of hardware from one brand at one price point.

When Levers Are Required (ADA)

The Americans with Disabilities Act requires lever handles (not round knobs) in commercial buildings and public accommodations. For residential homes, levers are not legally required but are strongly recommended for aging-in-place situations, households with arthritis sufferers, or anyone who has difficulty gripping and turning a round knob. RELIABILT levers are the same price as their knob equivalents.

Warranty & Installation

Installation & Warranty

Installation

RELIABILT knobs and levers fit standard bore holes: 2-1/8" face bore, 1" edge bore, with an adjustable backset for 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" spacing. If you are replacing existing hardware, no drilling is needed. Swap takes about 5 minutes per door with just a screwdriver. New door installations require a bore kit and template, available at Lowe's for under $30.

Pair these knobs with new RELIABILT prehung doors for a complete room refresh. The doors come with hinge bore holes pre-drilled but knob holes may need boring depending on the model.

Warranty

All RELIABILT knobs and levers carry a limited lifetime mechanical warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. The finish is warranted against tarnish and discoloration under normal residential use. File warranty claims through Lowe's customer service at 1-800-445-6937 with your receipt and product model number.

For real-world durability feedback from homeowners, see our customer reviews roundup. For security-grade exterior hardware, see the RELIABILT vs Kwikset comparison which covers Grade 1 and 2 deadbolt options.