Tighten the screws in the hinges at the edges of the doors and at the faces.
Stuck french door lock.
To fix the door knob figure out where the connections have gone awry.
Use a tool a flathead screwdriver will work to twist within the gap the thru spindle inserts into.
Today we re gonna fix part of a lock from an andersen frenchwood door.
Troubleshooting a stuck door latch.
Spray the inside mechanics of the french door knob thoroughly using canned air duster to dislodge any dust or.
Nine times out of ten if the lock is stuck or if the key won t turn enough to lock your doors it will be due to some sort of obstruction in the mechanism itself.
How to fix a french door that won t unlock step 1.
The fix will depend on what locking mechanism you ve chosen.
The door latch is not extended before rotating the knob.
Check the french doors for any distortion expansion and cracking.
Handle powdered graphite carefully.
There is no quick fix for a french door lock not working.
Wood that is exposed to the elements can expand in size.
Remove the handles including the thru spindle.
Otherwise the fine black dust can get everywhere staining surfaces and creating a.
The latch will not retract even when the knob is turned.
Set up a power or cordless drill with a screw tip attachment.
Start by using a little bit of lubricant and apply more if the lock still sticks.
Check the handle to ensure that the mechanism is working properly and that it fits in the recess of the doorjamb.
Take note of the type of resistance.
I have fixed this very lock in the past with some epoxy.
Open both doors fully and stabilize each with a doorstop.
Try to open the door while it is shut.
Step 2 rectify the problem.
Take the handles knobs off of the door.
The knob will not turn to retract the stuck door latch.
Disassemble the door knob that contains the lock on the french doors using a screwdriver to loosen and remove.
The epoxy worked well for a f.