How To Fix A Stuck Door Lock

Start by using a little bit of lubricant and apply more if the lock still sticks.

How to fix a stuck door lock.

Troubleshooting a stuck door latch try to open the door while it is shut. Once the screws are removed you can take off the door knob by pulling it straight off the post. 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.

The latch will not retract even when the knob is turned. On older doors you will need to remove the screws in the door knob near the plate. 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. Spray the entire mechanism with spray lubricant and wait for at least 10 minutes before you reinstall it.

Once that happens getting in and out of doors can be a major hassle. If the gap between the door and jamb is angled then the door isn t square. Powdered graphite is a dry lubricant that enables metal surfaces to move freely without attracting dirt as traditional lubricants often do. They are small and easy to miss.

Sometimes the cause of a stuck deadbolt is a misaligned or out of square door. Handle powdered graphite carefully. Take note of the type of resistance.