Pella Storm Door Lock Jammed

Dead bolt was not jammed and still worked.

Pella storm door lock jammed.

Removed handles and escutcheons soaked lock body mechanism inside the door with wd 40 and waited 24 hours. If you have a pella storm door carry out the proper ongoing maintenance on the door to avoid future problems with the door s operation. Fullview glass design provides maximum daylight. Seasonal ventilation with an interchangeable full screen.

Stylish handles inside and out with keyed deadbolt available in up to three finishes. Loosen the two expander screws and raise the expander so that the rubber sweep just touches the top of the threshold. If you cant get help from pella let me know and i will see if the lock is available. Open up to a beautiful view with pella fullview storm doors.

Pella offers a complete selection of windows and doors including a collection of storm doors. Pella rolscreen storm door new 2006 latch jammed with door closed. The door itself was not jammed and still moved a little. To unjam the deadbolt remove the installation screws on the latch rail from the outside.

One problem that might arise is when it is difficult if not impossible for you to open the storm door. Each case of stuck door can have its own challenges and solutions due to the variety of factors that can contribute to this type of situation and because of the many different door designs door hardware and door functions. Choice of up to seven frame colors. Over time the moving parts of the lock can seize preventing the door from opening.

Pella storm doors are built to last with quality features and options that help ensure years of dependable performance. You will very likely need a new lock as the spring inside has probably broken. When this happens the storm door deadbolt and latch side rail are likely misaligned which can prevent the deadbolt from retracting. Click here to post comments.

The mechanics of the lock have broken leaving the top section of the door completely. Pella does not have instructions readily available for fixing locked shut doors. You likely need to adjust the closer. In this video i attempt to open a patio door that has got stuck locked.