Fortunately there are a number of ways to fix a stuck lock without calling in the professionals and breaking your budget.
Sticking door lock mechanism.
The door latch is not extended before rotating the knob.
Once the door is open try to actuate the door latch with the handle.
The knob will not turn to retract the stuck door latch.
Start by using a little bit of lubricant and apply more if the lock still sticks.
Repairs range from making minor latch adjustments to repositioning the door.
A latch bolt that sticks in the strike often leave tell tale.
Insert the tip into the latch.
A sticky lock is usually caused when excess dirt and grime binds up the mechanisms that enable the lock to turn smoothly.
More force is needed to turn the knob and unstick the latch.
With the door open use a phillips screwdriver to take out the two connecting screws that are located by the doorknob on.
Inspect the strike plate on the edge of the door frame.
In some cases the inner latching mechanism wears down due to use and a replacement is necessary.
Watch joe as he shows you how to unstick a sticking door latch.
Tighten the hinge screws and then try adjusting the strike plate by loosening its screws and shifting it slightly.
Otherwise the fine black dust can get everywhere staining surfaces and creating a.
Once that happens getting in and out of doors can be a major hassle.
Filing the strike 1.
Disclaimer this video was crea.
Sticking door latches.
Slide the doorknob off the.
1 open the door and look for obstructions in the door lock plate like loose screws.
Open the door wide and put on a pair of safety glasses to protect your eyes.
Handle powdered graphite carefully.
Remove the two screws that hold the lock faceplate on the edge of the door.
The handle or knob must be jiggled to unstick the latch.
Equip a rotary tool with a carbide tip bit.