Bottom Door Lock Stuck

This kwikset spring bolt has not been retracting fully as of late.

Bottom door lock stuck.

With the door latch stuck you want to know how to fix the issue but in order to do that you must find out the reason it is stuck. Test the lock after each application. There can be a door latch stuck open or a door latch stuck closed but the reasons for each can vary quite a bit. Taking the lock of the door is often simpler than it would be to take a deadbolt or exterior door knob lock of the door.

There are several different ways a door latch can be stuck. First off if you can see and interact with the stuck lock button you will be able to address the set screws or twist off rose. Take the latch and knob off of the door and clean them. Once the graphite has distributed through the lock it will begin to clear away the gunk that s been hindering the lock s movement leaving you with a fully functioning hassle free door.

How to fix a jammed door lock. For especially stubborn locks try squeezing a little graphite onto the door s latch as well. Nonetheless mechanisms filled with gunk broken keys rust and misalignment may cause jammed door locks. A good door lock keeps out burglars not the owner of the home.

This is a short video to demonstrate how easy it is to remove a door handle view what s inside and repair the failed latch.