Residential & Commercial Security - Locks, Keys & Dead Bolts - Help!!!!!! Broken storm door lock
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rrleer
04-01-03, 09:36 AM
I have a problem with my storm door lock. It is apparently broken (locked) and the door cannot be opened. I have removed every part that unscrews but to take the lock out the door has to be open. Help!!!!! The door handle moves, the locking "tab" turns but the lock stays put. What can I do!!!
Trying2Help
04-01-03, 03:12 PM
Normally, you can get the door knob off and get to the inside workings of the latch. With a screwdriver, pliers or whatever you should be able to move the latch to open the door and completely remove the misfunctioning part. Than just replace the whole thing.
Should be two screws on the inside part of the door knob that will allow you access to the inside of the knob.
Should be two screws on the inside part of the door knob that will allow you access to the inside of the knob.
schiejr
04-02-03, 01:59 PM
Any idea who the manufacturer is? Is it a spring latch that will not retract or a deadbolt? Does the door have removable hinge pins?
lonnie1119
09-14-08, 03:48 PM
I have a problem with my storm door lock. It is apparently broken (locked) and the door cannot be opened. I have removed every part that unscrews but to take the lock out the door has to be open. Help!!!!! The door handle moves, the locking "tab" turns but the lock stays put. What can I do!!!
I have the same problem how can I get the lock off. Thanks
I have the same problem how can I get the lock off. Thanks
lonnie1119
09-14-08, 03:51 PM
The key turns in the storm door lock. The door is locked. How can I get the door unlocked to fix the lock. Thanks
lonnie1119@charter.net
lonnie1119@charter.net
Gunguy45
09-14-08, 04:10 PM
Lonnie...going to need more info. Type of door, type of lock, pictures, ...something?
Might be simple, might need a drill, might need a prybar.
Look on the door for ID marks or a label.
Might be simple, might need a drill, might need a prybar.
Look on the door for ID marks or a label.
GlobalLocky
09-14-08, 04:25 PM
Often, storm doors, like other doors will move due to weathering.
I suggest that the reason the lock will not work is perhaps in part due to the shifting of the door on the frame. The amount of inclement weather we are having lately, may be causing land movement and consequently affecting the correct operation of doors.
Removing the pressure that is being applied by wedging something under the door and lifting the latch mechanism, might cause the lock to be loose enough to open.
I suggest that the reason the lock will not work is perhaps in part due to the shifting of the door on the frame. The amount of inclement weather we are having lately, may be causing land movement and consequently affecting the correct operation of doors.
Removing the pressure that is being applied by wedging something under the door and lifting the latch mechanism, might cause the lock to be loose enough to open.
PV Raised Ranch
10-30-08, 03:24 PM
My storm door lock will not open either. The knob on the handle spins until it won't go any more. I think I will need to take it off the frame from the outside. There is no way to remove the handle from the inside. I think its going to be a big hasle. I let you know.