My Front Door Lock Won T Turn

Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant.

My front door lock won t turn.

When a door latch doesn t click into position it usually means the latch and the strike plate are out of alignment. In most cases a spritz of dry lubricant will be sufficient to free up the plug and allow you to open your door. It will come in two pieces. Release the button quickly try sliding your finger off the button so the pressure is maintained up until the precise moment of release with no backing off.

Lubricate the inside of the mechanism if the lock still does not function. Warping if the door cannot physically lock due to the frame or door being warped an adjustment of the strike plate could rectify the problem without the need of a new lock. A door knob lock button stuck has a few quick fixes that you can try out. Spray the lock with lubricant to remove dirt and dust.

Tighten the hinge screws and then try adjusting the strike plate by loosening its screws and shifting it slightly. Repairs range from making minor latch adjustments to repositioning the door. It should have at least a one inch throw and on the strike side there should be a security plate with screws at least three inches long. Flip the key and open the door.

Key will not work if you ve had a new spare key cut recently it could be a poorly cut key causing the problem. When that happens the dirt can cause the pins to stick in a partially raised position preventing the plug from turning. Outdoor locks can collect a lot of dirt and dust inside the lock cylinder. Leave the striker bolt in place.

You can spray a little dry lubricant in the lock to free up the plug so you can open the door. Start by trying to push the lock button. Don t use a wet. Sometimes dust and dirt collect inside the lock cylinder.

Push and hold the button in. Remove the two screws one on either side of the handle and remove the knob. The best lock is a dead bolt that s properly installed.