How To Fix A Stuck Door Lock

Fortunately there are a number of ways to fix a stuck lock without calling in the professionals and breaking your budget.

How to fix a stuck door lock.

Handle powdered graphite carefully. On older doors you will need to remove the screws in the door knob near the plate. Take note of the type of resistance. Troubleshooting a stuck door latch try to open the door while it is shut.

The knob will not turn to retract the stuck. Once that happens getting in and out of doors can be a major hassle. The latch will not retract even when the knob is turned. Adjust the hinges so that the door is straight.

Once the screws are removed you can take off the door knob by pulling it straight off the post. Sometimes the cause of a stuck deadbolt is a misaligned or out of square door. 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. If the gap between the door and jamb is angled then the door isn t square.

Start by using a little bit of lubricant and apply more if the lock still sticks. Powdered graphite is a dry lubricant that enables metal surfaces to move freely without attracting dirt as traditional lubricants often do. They are small and easy to miss.