Stuck Lock On Door

Start by trying to push the lock button.

Stuck lock on door.

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. Push and hold the button in. Locate the screws holding the lock in place on the inside of the door. 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. A door knob lock button stuck has a few quick fixes that you can try out. Remove the cover or faceplate of your mortise lock or surface mounted rim lock to repair it. 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.

Try to open the door while it is shut. Remove the old lock. Once that happens getting in and out of doors can be a major hassle. Insert the straw into the opening of the lock.

The knob will not turn to retract the stuck door latch. Soak your door lock in kerosene for 24 hours if it isn t attached to a door and has been rusted shut. The latch will not retract even when the knob is turned. Place the end of the straw into the opening of the lock where you normally insert your key.

A sticky lock is usually caused when excess dirt and grime binds up the mechanisms that enable the lock to turn smoothly. Fortunately there are a number of ways to fix a stuck lock without calling in the professionals and breaking your budget. Remove these screws unscrew one side of the door knob and pull the door handle and lock assembly out of the door.