How To Fix A Stuck Door Lock

On older doors you will need to remove the screws in the door knob near the plate.

How to fix a stuck door lock.

Spray the entire mechanism with spray lubricant and wait for at least 10 minutes before you reinstall it. The knob will not turn to retract the stuck. In order to fix a stuck door knob lock that is not a problem of the latch catching you will need to remove the door knob. Powdered graphite is a dry lubricant that enables metal surfaces to move freely without attracting dirt as traditional lubricants often do.

Once the screws are removed you can take off the door knob by pulling it straight off the post. Start by using a little bit of lubricant and apply more if the lock still sticks. The latch will not retract even when the knob is turned. Adjust the hinges so that the door is straight.

Handle powdered graphite carefully. Otherwise the fine black dust can get everywhere staining surfaces and creating a. Take note of the type of resistance. Once that happens getting in and out of doors can be a major hassle.

Sometimes the cause of a stuck deadbolt is a misaligned or out of square door. The latch will not retract even when the knob is turned. They are small and easy to miss.