Stuck Lock On Door

Remove the old lock.

Stuck lock on door.

Place the end of the straw into the opening of the lock where you normally insert your key. A door knob lock button stuck has a few quick fixes that you can try out. Try to open the door while it is shut. The door latch is not extended before rotating the knob.

Fortunately there are a number of ways to fix a stuck lock without calling in the professionals and breaking your budget. Start by trying to push the lock button. If the malfunctioning lock is in the door handle there will be at least two screws securing the door handle to the door. Take note of the type of resistance.

Release the button quickly try sliding your finger off the button so the pressure is maintained up until the precise moment of release with no backing off. More force is needed to turn the knob and unstick the latch. Troubleshooting a stuck door latch. Insert the straw into the opening of the lock.

Once that happens getting in and out of doors can be a major hassle. Soak your door lock in kerosene for 24 hours if it isn t attached to a door and has been rusted shut. A sticky lock is usually caused when excess dirt and grime binds up the mechanisms that enable the lock to turn smoothly. The latch will not retract even when the knob is turned.

Guide the straw as far in as you can to make sure you re hitting every part of the locking mechanism that might be sticking with the wd 40. Remove these screws unscrew one side of the door knob and pull the door handle and lock assembly out of the door. Locate the screws holding the lock in place on the inside of the door.