Stuck House Door Lock

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.

Stuck house door lock.

Remove the cover or faceplate of your mortise lock or surface mounted rim lock to repair it. Place the end of the straw into the opening of the lock where you normally insert your key. The latch will not retract even when the knob is turned. Troubleshooting a stuck door latch try to open the door while it is shut.

A sticky lock is usually caused when excess dirt and grime binds up the mechanisms that enable the lock to turn smoothly. Filing the strike 1. Insert the tip into the latch. Using a thin flat but sturdy item like a credit card or putty knife attempt to access the.

Inspect the strike plate on the edge of the door frame. Sticky locks are a common problem with older doors. The knob will not turn to retract the stuck. Insert the straw into the opening of the lock.

Once that happens getting in and out of doors can be a major hassle. Take the door off the hinges. The latch will not retract even when the knob is turned. Disclaimer this video was crea.

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. How to fix a locked door that won t open step 1. If the door does not allow the lock to be jimmied open it may be necessary to. Open the door wide and put on a pair of safety glasses to protect your eyes.

Take note of the type of resistance.