Storm Door Locked Shut No Key

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Storm door locked shut no key.

When this happens the storm door deadbolt and latch side rail are likely misaligned which can prevent the deadbolt from retracting. This latch can be used on most storm or screen doors with 1 3 4 in. If you can t get that to work for you start checking windows. In this video i attempt to open a patio door that has got stuck locked.

Use a hammer and center punch to drive out the hinge pins if they are accessible. Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant. You may have to wiggle the card and doorknob to get the right opening and it may take several tries. The inside latch contains our no lock out feature eliminating the worry of accidentally being locked out of your home.

To unjam the deadbolt remove the installation screws on the latch rail from the outside. Push open the door when you feel the resistance from the lock start to give. 9 times out of 10 one is unlocked and you didn t even know it. The mechanics of the lock have broken leaving the top section of the door completely.

Another way to unlock a door without a key is to simply work on making the door and its accompanying door lock somewhat irrelevant. Wright products most traditional keyed push button latch. Slide the key in the lock and tap lightly on the key to lubricate the inside of the lock. Give the handle i stiff pull and there you go.

This will loosen the tension on the deadbolt allowing it to retract and the door to open. This can be done in multiple ways. Once the door is no longer connected to the frame you ll be able to slip it out of the opening and remove the lock from the interior side. If its the deadbolt style lock usually more expensive storm doors take a screwdriver or strong knife and pry gently away from the door.