Spray a silicone spray lubricant into the door s latch mechanism.
Storm door lock won t unlock.
At this exact moment if the right amount of torque is applied you will be able to unlock a door without a key.
Usually a little is enough to loosen the mechanism and release the lock.
How to fix a locked door that won t open step 1.
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.
The pressure exerted on the bump key causes the key pins to push the driver pins above the shear line.
Slide the key in the lock and tap lightly on the key to lubricate the inside of the lock.
A bump key is required to successfully bump a lock.
Don t use a wet.
Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant.
Wipe off any excess lubricant with a rag.
Using a thin flat but sturdy item like a credit card or putty knife attempt to access the.
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.
This is usually the case if the lock sticks on its first use after the winter.
The mechanics of the lock have broken leaving the top section of the door completely.
In this video i attempt to open a patio door that has got stuck locked.
If the door does not allow the lock to be jimmied open it may be necessary to.
Flip the key and open the door.
I cannot open my pella storm door.
Take the door off the hinges.
Twist the hinge rail screws a quarter turn each counterclockwise using a flat screwdriver.