Sticking Door Lock Mechanism

Sticking door latches.

Sticking door lock mechanism.

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. Equip a rotary tool with a carbide tip bit. Once that happens getting in and out of doors can be a major hassle. Filing the strike 1.

Open the door wide and put on a pair of safety glasses to protect your eyes. The door latch is not extended before rotating the knob. Start by using a little bit of lubricant and apply more if the lock still sticks. Fortunately there are a number of ways to fix a stuck lock without calling in the professionals and breaking your budget.

Repairs range from making minor latch adjustments to repositioning the door. Door lock doesn t latch properly when a door latch doesn t click into position it usually means the latch and the strike plate are out of alignment. With the door open use a phillips screwdriver to take out the two connecting screws that are located by the doorknob on. Inspect the strike plate on the edge of the door frame.

Otherwise the fine black dust can get everywhere staining surfaces and creating a. The knob will not turn to retract the stuck door latch. Handle powdered graphite carefully. 1 open the door and look for obstructions in the door lock plate like loose screws.

In some cases the inner latching mechanism wears down due to use and a replacement is necessary. Once the door is open try to actuate the door latch with the handle. Slide the doorknob off the. Watch joe as he shows you how to unstick a sticking door latch.

Disclaimer this video was crea. The handle or knob must be jiggled to unstick the latch. A latch bolt that sticks in the strike often leave tell tale. More force is needed to turn the knob and unstick the latch.

Insert the tip into the latch. Tighten the hinge screws and then try adjusting the strike plate by loosening its screws and shifting it slightly.