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. Spray water dispersing spray into the lock if you suspect the parts may have rusted together. A bump key is required to successfully bump a lock. The mechanics of the lock have broken leaving the top section of the door completely. At this exact moment if the right amount of torque is applied you will be able to unlock a door without a key.

This is usually the case if the lock sticks on its first use after the winter. Twist the hinge rail screws a quarter turn each counterclockwise using a flat screwdriver. 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. In this video i attempt to open a patio door that has got stuck locked.

Flip the key and open the door. Avoid overusing water dispersing spray as it tends to attract dirt. The pressure exerted on the bump key causes the key pins to push the driver pins above the shear line. Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant.

This loosens the tension in the hinges to. I cannot open my pella storm door. Slide the key in the lock and tap lightly on the key to lubricate the inside of the lock. Usually a little is enough to loosen the mechanism and release the lock.

How to fix a locked door that won t open step 1. Don t use a wet. 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.