My Door Lock Is Sticking

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My door lock is sticking.

This is the part of the. Once that happens getting in and out of doors can be a major hassle. If you use too much force trying to remove the key yourself it s possible that your key may snap or break inside the lock cylinder. Now precisely where on this part of the door frame does the sticking occur.

Take note of the type of resistance. A sticky lock is usually caused when excess dirt and grime binds up the mechanisms that enable the lock to turn smoothly. Key stuck in lock if your key is stuck in the lock then it s best to call us as soon as you can. Troubleshooting a stuck door latch try to open the door while it is shut.

Open the door wide and put on a pair of safety glasses to protect your eyes. 2 hold the knob on the other side of the door and turn the loose knob clockwise until it fits snugly. 3 if this does not help remove the knob. If it s a matter of friction on the strike plate try.

Fixing a few stubborn locks might involve disassembling cleaning and then reassembling the lock. Inspect the strike plate on the edge of the door frame. Fortunately there are a number of ways to fix a stuck lock without calling in the professionals and breaking your budget. The knob will not turn to retract the stuck.

You can tighten a simple interior mortise lockset like the one shown at left as follows. 1 loosen the setscrew on the knob s shank. For especially stubborn locks try squeezing a little graphite onto the door s latch as well. Once taken apart use gum out or a similar type of cleaner to clean the inside of the lock and all moving parts.

The latch will not retract even when the knob is turned. Insert the tip into the latch. If you still don t have any luck after trying powdered graphite call a professional locksmith to come out and take a. A latch bolt that sticks in the strike often leave tell tale.

This is a short video to demonstrate how easy it is to remove a door handle view what s inside and repair the failed latch. Filing the strike 1. Get a screwdriver and remove the screws holding the lock on your door. The latch will not retract even when the knob is turned.

First clean the keyhole with a penetrating lubricant like wd 40. Many people put up with the aggravation of a sticking door lock for years. If the sticking area is along the door frame where the hinges are located. Ironically by cleaning and oiling them you can fix most locks in a matter of minutes.

Disclaimer this video was crea. When spraying the lock.