How To Fix A Storm Door Lock

If the door won t close all the way after sliding the stopping mechanism out of the.

How to fix a storm door lock.

If it remains stuck apply some heat to the other side of the lock and try again. Steps for replacing the lock and hardware on a storm door step 1. The button handle has a spring that is roughly cone shaped. Using an allen key loosen the set screw and remove the interior door handle.

Make screen door closer adjustment. Clean the rest of the lock and lubricate it with grease. Remove the screws and cover plates. When the door is closed engage the deadbolt all the way.

Add the new locking mechanism and then re attach to the door. Open the door and if there is a lipstick mark on the latch rail or strike plate adjust as needed. To rectify the problem of a storm door lock that has become stuck because it is frozen you will need to gently heat the area. Loosen the set screw.

Flip the button spring. Then use a phillips screwdriver or power screwdriver to take out the screws. Keep the key to hand and train the nozzle on one side of the lock for several minutes. How to fix a storm door that won t close move the door stop mechanism.

Mount the closer bracket to the steel plate with machine screws. Storm doors have stopping mechanisms to hold the door open at different distances. Make sure the angled edge of the bracket faces the storm door. Remove the handle and check to make sure the large end of the spring is toward the door.

If the small end of the spring is toward the door it may slip into the door hole and bind. Try the key to see if it turns. Wipe the plate clean and repeat the test until the deadbolt engages freely and doesn t leave a mark. Unscrew the lock from the door and remove the locking mechanism.