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.

Storm door lock won t unlock.

In this video i attempt to open a patio door that has got stuck locked. Spray water dispersing spray into the lock if you suspect the parts may have rusted together. The mechanics of the lock have broken leaving the top section of the door completely. The pressure exerted on the bump key causes the key pins to push the driver pins above the shear line.

Wipe off any excess lubricant with a rag. Don t use a wet. This loosens the tension in the hinges to. Avoid overusing water dispersing spray as it tends to attract dirt.

At this exact moment if the right amount of torque is applied you will be able to unlock a door without a key. Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant. A bump key is required to successfully bump a lock. How to fix a locked door that won t open step 1.

Flip the key and open the door. Slide the key in the lock and tap lightly on the key to lubricate the inside of the lock. Take the door off the hinges. Usually a little is enough to loosen the mechanism and release the lock.

Spray a silicone spray lubricant into the door s latch mechanism. Using a thin flat but sturdy item like a credit card or putty knife attempt to access the. 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.