Storm Door Lock Won T Unlock

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Storm door lock won t unlock. I cannot open my pella storm door. How to fix a locked door that won t open step 1. Flip the key and open the door. Wipe off any excess lubricant with a rag.

The pressure exerted on the bump key causes the key pins to push the driver pins above the shear line. Spray water dispersing spray into the lock if you suspect the parts may have rusted together. Twist the hinge rail screws a quarter turn each counterclockwise using a flat screwdriver. If your double storm door cannot be accessed from the inside you would have to remove the hinge rail using the same steps above but apply pressure to the hinge side of the door panel.

This is usually the case if the lock sticks on its first use after the winter. If the door does not allow the lock to be jimmied open it may be necessary to. Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant. In this video i attempt to open a patio door that has got stuck locked.

Usually a little is enough to loosen the mechanism and release the lock. Slide the key in the lock and tap lightly on the key to lubricate the inside of the lock. Spray a silicone spray lubricant into the door s latch mechanism. If you have a double storm door and the functioning storm door deadbolt unit does not retract you would have to open the fixed storm door from the inside of your home by unlocking the top and bottom slide bolts and push in the center to release storm door panels.

Avoid overusing water dispersing spray as it tends to attract dirt. Take the door off the hinges. A bump key is required to successfully bump a lock. At this exact moment if the right amount of torque is applied you will be able to unlock a door without a key.