In this video i attempt to open a patio door that has got stuck locked.
Storm door lock won t unlock.
Usually a little is enough to loosen the mechanism and release the lock.
Take the door off the hinges.
A bump key is required to successfully bump a lock.
Wipe off any excess lubricant with a rag.
Twist the hinge rail screws a quarter turn each counterclockwise using a flat screwdriver.
Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant.
Slide the key in the lock and tap lightly on the key to lubricate the inside of the lock.
The pressure exerted on the bump key causes the key pins to push the driver pins above the shear line.
If you have a double storm door and the functioning storm door deadbolt unit does not retract you would have to open the fixed storm door from the inside of your home by unlocking the top and bottom slide bolts and push in the center to release storm door panels.
Flip the key and open the door.
Using a thin flat but sturdy item like a credit card or putty knife attempt to access the.
I cannot open my pella storm door.
This loosens the tension in the hinges to.
How to fix a locked door that won t open step 1.
This is usually the case if the lock sticks on its first use after the winter.
Spray a silicone spray lubricant into the door s latch mechanism.
Don t use a wet.
Avoid overusing water dispersing spray as it tends to attract dirt.
At this exact moment if the right amount of torque is applied you will be able to unlock a door without a key.
If your double storm door cannot be accessed from the inside you would have to remove the hinge rail using the same steps above but apply pressure to the hinge side of the door panel.