How To Fix A Storm Door Lock

Once this is done you should be able to work the lock as usual.

How to fix a storm door lock.

Clean the rest of the lock and lubricate it with grease. Make sure the angled edge of the bracket faces the storm door. When the door is closed engage the deadbolt all the way. Loosen the set screw.

Open the door and if there is a lipstick mark on the latch rail or strike plate adjust as needed. If it remains stuck apply some heat to the other side of the lock and try again. Unscrew the lock from the door and remove the locking mechanism. 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.

How to fix a storm door that won t close move the door stop mechanism. Remove the screws and cover plates. 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. Mount the closer bracket to the steel plate with machine screws. Keep the key to hand and train the nozzle on one side of the lock for several minutes. Make screen door closer adjustment.

Screw the steel plate to the door frame with wood screws. The button handle has a spring that is roughly cone shaped. 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. Add the new locking mechanism and then re attach to the door.

If the door won t close all the way after sliding the stopping mechanism out of the. Then use a phillips screwdriver or power screwdriver to take out the screws. Remove the handle and check to make sure the large end of the spring is toward the door. Using an allen key loosen the set screw and remove the interior door handle.