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My door lock is sticking.
Ironically by cleaning and oiling them you can fix most locks in a matter of minutes.
3 if this does not help remove the knob.
Once taken apart use gum out or a similar type of cleaner to clean the inside of the lock and all moving parts.
Leave the lock in the door but only remove the cover and other parts to get in to clean it.
Determine where the sticking is happening.
Get a screwdriver and remove the screws holding the lock on your door.
Key stuck in lock if your key is stuck in the lock then it s best to call us as soon as you can.
This is a short video to demonstrate how easy it is to remove a door handle view what s inside and repair the failed latch.
For especially stubborn locks try squeezing a little graphite onto the door s latch as well.
If you use too much force trying to remove the key yourself it s possible that your key may snap or break inside the lock cylinder.
If it s a matter of friction on the strike plate try.
On the top middle or bottom.
Troubleshooting a stuck door latch try to open the door while it is shut.
Many people put up with the aggravation of a sticking door lock for years.
Equip a rotary tool with a carbide tip bit.
If you still don t have any luck after trying powdered graphite call a professional locksmith to come out and take a.
2 hold the knob on the other side of the door and turn the loose knob clockwise until it fits snugly.
A latch bolt that sticks in the strike often leave tell tale.
This is the part of the.
1 loosen the setscrew on the knob s shank.
You can tighten a simple interior mortise lockset like the one shown at left as follows.
Once that happens getting in and out of doors can be a major hassle.
The knob will not turn to retract the stuck.
Filing the strike 1.
When spraying the lock.
Fortunately there are a number of ways to fix a stuck lock without calling in the professionals and breaking your budget.
Insert the tip into the latch.
Fixing a few stubborn locks might involve disassembling cleaning and then reassembling the lock.
Inspect the strike plate on the edge of the door frame.
Take note of the type of resistance.
The latch will not retract even when the knob is turned.
The latch will not retract even when the knob is turned.
Now precisely where on this part of the door frame does the sticking occur.
Open the door wide and put on a pair of safety glasses to protect your eyes.
