Front Door Lock Does Not Work
Test the lock for proper function.
Front door lock does not work. Slide a small flat head screwdriver into the hole with one hand and pull on the knob. Misaligned deadbolts and latches are common door lock problems. Once you get the door open try working the key back and forth. Deadbolt locks typically last a long time and a little maintenance will prevent having to replace the lock prematurely.
Trying to remove it yourself without the right tools when you can t see what you are doing could damage the lock. If lubricating the lock did not work and you suspect there is an obstruction you should call a locksmith. If it won t lock open the door. In most cases it means that the latch or locking bolt are not lining up with the door locks strike plate.
If the key doesn t work any easier when the door is open lubricate and clean the lock. Repairs range from making minor latch adjustments to repositioning the door. Tighten the hinge screws and then try adjusting the strike plate by loosening its screws and shifting it slightly. Squirt a small amount of graphite into the seam around the lock.
Continue to the next section if this does not solve the problem. Tap the end of a chisel under the door stop on the striker side of the jamb. If it works easily the deadbolt isn t engaging the strike plate properly the strike plate is preventing it from moving smoothly. 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.
See lock doesn t latch properly below. Lubricate knob locks with graphite. Wiggle the lock toggle or thumb button as you apply the graphite to work it into the mechanism. Most deadbolt locks work the same although the look and style of a bolt lock can vary.
Use the chisel to remove the door stop. Pry up on it until it comes loose and remove it. Look under the stem of the door knob for a small hole. If your key will only go into the lock partway there may be an obstruction blocking it.
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