My Door Lock Won T Turn

Repairs range from making minor latch adjustments to repositioning the door.

My door lock won t turn.

I got my door knob lock button stuck start by trying to push the lock button. Slide the key in the lock and tap lightly on the key to lubricate the inside of the lock. Debris or ice from cold weather may be causing problems with the cylinder or you might simply be using the wrong key. Leave the striker bolt in place.

Remove the two screws one on either side of the handle and remove the knob. Door lock doesn t latch properly when a door latch doesn t click into position it usually means the latch and the strike plate are out of alignment. Release the button quickly try sliding your finger off the button so the pressure is maintained up until the precise. Lubricate the inside of the mechanism if the lock still does not function.

When that happens the dirt can cause the pins to stick in a partially raised position preventing the plug from turning. If your doorknob mechanism fails internally you can t repair it. Tighten the hinge screws and then try adjusting the strike plate by loosening its screws and shifting it slightly. What to do if your house key won t turn in the lock spray the lock with lubricant to remove dirt and dust.

If your door is badly warped it may not seal properly even when you move the door jamb. Key is hard to turn or won t go in the lock don t force the key. In most cases a spritz of dry lubricant will be sufficient to free up the plug and allow you to open your door. Sometimes dust and dirt collect inside the lock cylinder.

How to fix a door that will not lock things you will need. Push and hold the button in. Don t use a wet. Flip the key and open the door.

Check the draft. It s possible that there is an issue with the lock cylinder. The complete lockset including the doorknob. Forcing it could break the key in the lock.

Outdoor locks can collect a lot of dirt and dust inside the lock. If your key will only go into the lock partway there may be an obstruction blocking it. Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant.