Outside Door Lock Sticking

Determine where the sticking is happening.

Outside door lock sticking.

Here s how to remove and clean the most common type of door lock. Inspect the strike plate on the edge of the door frame. Remove the two screws that hold the lock faceplate on the edge of the door. I ve tried candle wax and have made sure all the screws in the door frame are tight but the doors are still sticking.

Make sure the lock is unlocked before you do this. If it s a matter of friction on the strike plate try. Start by using a little bit of lubricant and apply more if the lock still sticks. 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.

You can do this by using the phillips head screw driver to unscrew both screws on the door handle. Slide the doorknob off the. Handle powdered graphite carefully. The latch will not retract even when the knob is turned.

The latch will not retract even when the knob is turned. A latch bolt that sticks in the strike often leave tell tale. In my house several of our wood doors keep sticking. On the top middle or bottom.

Examining one sticky bedroom door in his house tom spends a little time getting a sense of its predicament. Disclaimer this video was crea. Tom s rule of thumb for keeping a door from sticking in the jamb is that the reveal the space between the door and jamb should be 1 8 to 3 16 inch wide or about the thickness of a nickel. First off you re going to have to take the door handle off.

Now precisely where on this part of the door frame does the sticking occur. The knob will not turn to retract the stuck. Tighten the hinge screws and then try adjusting the strike plate by loosening its screws and shifting it slightly. Filing the strike 1.

Equip a rotary tool with a carbide tip bit. Take note of the type of resistance. Troubleshooting a stuck door latch try to open the door while it is shut. Repairs range from making minor latch adjustments to repositioning the door.

With the door open use a phillips screwdriver to take out the two connecting screws that are located by the doorknob on. 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. If the sticking area is along the door frame where the hinges are located.