My Door Lock Won T Turn

Sometimes dust and dirt collect inside the lock cylinder.

My door lock won t turn.

I got my door knob lock button stuck start by trying to push the lock button. Remove the two screws one on either side of the handle and remove the knob. Push and hold the button in. Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant.

Outdoor locks can collect a lot of dirt and dust inside the lock. Check the draft. When to call a locksmith. Repairs range from making minor latch adjustments to repositioning the door.

Don t use a wet. Tighten the hinge screws and then try adjusting the strike plate by loosening its screws and shifting it slightly. Key is hard to turn or won t go in the lock don t force the key. Debris or ice from cold weather may be causing problems with the cylinder or you might simply be using the wrong key.

The complete lockset including the doorknob. Forcing it could break the key in the lock. Lubricate the inside of the mechanism if the lock still does not function. If your key will only go into the lock partway there may be an obstruction blocking it.

Release the button quickly try sliding your finger off the button so the pressure is maintained up until the precise. Slide the key in the lock and tap lightly on the key to lubricate the inside of the lock. Flip the key and open the door. In most cases a spritz of dry lubricant will be sufficient to free up the plug and allow you to open your door.

If that does not solve the issue depress the lock button rapidly do. When that happens the dirt can cause the pins to stick in a partially raised position preventing the plug from turning. It will come in two pieces. Leave the striker bolt in place.

How to fix a door that will not lock things you will need. If your doorknob mechanism fails internally you can t repair it. What to do if your house key won t turn in the lock spray the lock with lubricant to remove dirt and dust.