Clean the rest of the lock and lubricate it with grease.
How to fix a storm door lock.
Mount the closer bracket to the steel plate with machine screws.
A heavy wind can catch a storm door and whip it open like a sail tearing out the closer mounting bracket and cracking the door frame.
Remove the handle and check to make sure the large end of the spring is toward the door.
Keep the key to hand and train the nozzle on one side of the lock for several minutes.
Try the key to see if it turns.
Unscrew the lock from the door and remove the locking mechanism.
Wipe the plate clean and repeat the test until the deadbolt engages freely and doesn t leave a mark.
Flip the button spring.
Loosen the set screw.
Add the new locking mechanism and then re attach to the door.
Remove the screws and cover plates.
If the small end of the spring is toward the door it may slip into the door hole and bind.
If the door won t close all the way after sliding the stopping mechanism out of the.
How to fix a storm door that won t close move the door stop mechanism.
Storm doors have stopping mechanisms to hold the door open at different distances.
Make screen door closer adjustment.
Using an allen key loosen the set screw and remove the interior door handle.
When the door is closed engage the deadbolt all the way.
Screw the steel plate to the door frame with wood screws.
Open the door and if there is a lipstick mark on the latch rail or strike plate adjust as needed.
If it remains stuck apply some heat to the other side of the lock and try again.
Make sure the angled edge of the bracket faces the storm door.
Then use a phillips screwdriver or power screwdriver to take out the screws.
Once this is done you should be able to work the lock as usual.