Stuck House Door Lock

Take note of the type of resistance.

Stuck house door lock. Inspect the strike plate on the edge of the door frame. Insert the tip into the latch. Using a thin flat but sturdy item like a credit card or putty knife attempt to access the. This is a short video to demonstrate how easy it is to remove a door handle view what s inside and repair the failed latch.

Take the door off the hinges. Sticky locks are a common problem with older doors. Soak your door lock in kerosene for 24 hours if it isn t attached to a door and has been rusted shut. How to fix a locked door that won t open step 1.

Equip a rotary tool with a carbide tip bit. Open the door wide and put on a pair of safety glasses to protect your eyes. A sticky lock is usually caused when excess dirt and grime binds up the mechanisms that enable the lock to turn smoothly. A latch bolt that sticks in the strike often leave tell tale.

Filing the strike 1. If the door does not allow the lock to be jimmied open it may be necessary to. The latch will not retract even when the knob is turned. The latch will not retract even when the knob is turned.

Insert the straw into the opening of the lock. Guide the straw as far in as you can to make sure you re hitting every part of the locking mechanism that might be sticking with the wd 40. The knob will not turn to retract the stuck. Remove the cover or faceplate of your mortise lock or surface mounted rim lock to repair it.

Once that happens getting in and out of doors can be a major hassle.