How To Fix A Storm Door Lock

If it remains stuck apply some heat to the other side of the lock and try again.

How to fix a storm door lock.

Loosen the set screw. Mount the closer bracket to the steel plate with machine screws. The button handle has a spring that is roughly cone shaped. 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. Clean the rest of the lock and lubricate it with grease. Add the new locking mechanism and then re attach to the door. Remove the screws and cover plates.

Make screen door closer adjustment. Make sure the angled edge of the bracket faces the storm door. A heavy wind can catch a storm door and whip it open like a sail tearing out the closer mounting bracket and cracking the door frame. Once this is done you should be able to work the lock as usual.

Open the door and if there is a lipstick mark on the latch rail or strike plate adjust as needed. Storm doors have stopping mechanisms to hold the door open at different distances. Flip the button spring. Steps for replacing the lock and hardware on a storm door step 1.

Unscrew the lock from the door and remove the locking mechanism. If the door won t close all the way after sliding the stopping mechanism out of the. Remove the handle and check to make sure the large end of the spring is toward the door. Screw the steel plate to the door frame with wood screws.

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. When the door is closed engage the deadbolt all the way. Keep the key to hand and train the nozzle on one side of the lock for several minutes. If the small end of the spring is toward the door it may slip into the door hole and bind.