How to Remove a Peep Hole in the Door

When someone rings your doorbell and you are not expecting a visitor, it may not be safe to open the door. You can install a peephole into your door to allow you to view who is at your door without having to open the door. Over time, your peephole may corrode, making it hard to see through the viewing scope. You can remove the peephole and replace it with a new one or remove it and fill in the hole if you do not want a peephole in your door anymore.

Things You'll Need

• Wrench

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Instructions

1. • 1

     View the peephole from the interior side of the door.

   • 2

     Grasp the ring around the scope of the peephole on the interior side.

   • 3

     Turn the ring counterclockwise by hand to unscrew it. You may need to hold onto the peephole from the door’s exterior to ensure it does not fall out of the door. If you cannot unscrew it by hand, use a wrench.

   • 4

     Pull the inner scope out from the interior side of the door once it's unscrewed.

   • 5

     Pull the outer scope from the exterior side of the door.