Storm Door Lock Won T Unlock

Flip the key and open the door.

Storm door lock won t unlock.

If your double storm door cannot be accessed from the inside you would have to remove the hinge rail using the same steps above but apply pressure to the hinge side of the door panel. Usually a little is enough to loosen the mechanism and release the lock. This loosens the tension in the hinges to. Using a thin flat but sturdy item like a credit card or putty knife attempt to access the.

Don t use a wet. In this video i attempt to open a patio door that has got stuck locked. Wipe off any excess lubricant with a rag. Avoid overusing water dispersing spray as it tends to attract dirt.

Slide the key in the lock and tap lightly on the key to lubricate the inside of the lock. The mechanics of the lock have broken leaving the top section of the door completely. If you have a double storm door and the functioning storm door deadbolt unit does not retract you would have to open the fixed storm door from the inside of your home by unlocking the top and bottom slide bolts and push in the center to release storm door panels. If the door does not allow the lock to be jimmied open it may be necessary to.

At this exact moment if the right amount of torque is applied you will be able to unlock a door without a key. Spray water dispersing spray into the lock if you suspect the parts may have rusted together. Take the door off the hinges. How to fix a locked door that won t open step 1.

Spray a silicone spray lubricant into the door s latch mechanism. The pressure exerted on the bump key causes the key pins to push the driver pins above the shear line. Twist the hinge rail screws a quarter turn each counterclockwise using a flat screwdriver. This is usually the case if the lock sticks on its first use after the winter.