How To Fix A Stuck Door Lock

Fortunately there are a number of ways to fix a stuck lock without calling in the professionals and breaking your budget.

How to fix a stuck door lock.

Spray the entire mechanism with spray lubricant and wait for at least 10 minutes before you reinstall it. In order to fix a stuck door knob lock that is not a problem of the latch catching you will need to remove the door knob. Troubleshooting a stuck door latch try to open the door while it is shut. On older doors you will need to remove the screws in the door knob near the plate.

Once the screws are removed you can take off the door knob by pulling it straight off the post. They are small and easy to miss. Powdered graphite is a dry lubricant that enables metal surfaces to move freely without attracting dirt as traditional lubricants often do. Take note of the type of resistance.

Sometimes the cause of a stuck deadbolt is a misaligned or out of square door. Otherwise the fine black dust can get everywhere staining surfaces and creating a. Once that happens getting in and out of doors can be a major hassle. Handle powdered graphite carefully.

If the gap between the door and jamb is angled then the door isn t square. The latch will not retract even when the knob is turned. Adjust the hinges so that the door is straight.