Storm Door Lock Won T Unlock

Usually a little is enough to loosen the mechanism and release the lock.

Storm door lock won t unlock.

Flip the key and open the door. Avoid overusing water dispersing spray as it tends to attract dirt. This is usually the case if the lock sticks on its first use after the winter. Don t use a wet.

In this video i attempt to open a patio door that has got stuck locked. At this exact moment if the right amount of torque is applied you will be able to unlock a door without a key. A bump key is required to successfully bump a 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. 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. Spray a silicone spray lubricant into the door s latch mechanism. I cannot open my pella storm door.

Spray water dispersing spray into the lock if you suspect the parts may have rusted together. If the door does not allow the lock to be jimmied open it may be necessary to. Wipe off any excess lubricant with a rag. Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant.

Slide the key in the lock and tap lightly on the key to lubricate the inside of the lock. Twist the hinge rail screws a quarter turn each counterclockwise using a flat screwdriver. The pressure exerted on the bump key causes the key pins to push the driver pins above the shear line. 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.