Stuck Lock On Door

The latch will not retract even when the knob is turned.

Stuck lock on door.

Soak your door lock in kerosene for 24 hours if it isn t attached to a door and has been rusted shut. The knob will not turn to retract the stuck door latch. Start by trying to push the lock button. Remove the old lock.

Troubleshooting a stuck door latch. Remove these screws unscrew one side of the door knob and pull the door handle and lock assembly out of the 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.

Push and hold the button in. Fortunately there are a number of ways to fix a stuck lock without calling in the professionals and breaking your budget. A sticky lock is usually caused when excess dirt and grime binds up the mechanisms that enable the lock to turn smoothly. If the malfunctioning lock is in the door handle there will be at least two screws securing the door handle to the door.

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 the cover or faceplate of your mortise lock or surface mounted rim lock to repair it. Once that happens getting in and out of doors can be a major hassle. The door latch is not extended before rotating the knob.

Insert the straw into the opening of the lock. Locate the screws holding the lock in place on the inside of the door. More force is needed to turn the knob and unstick the latch.