My Front Door Lock Won T Turn

A door knob lock button stuck has a few quick fixes that you can try out.
My front door lock won t turn. Leave the striker bolt in place. If that is the problem it is easy to fix. 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.
Push and hold the button in. Spray the lock with lubricant to remove dirt and dust. Start by trying to push the lock button. Sometimes dust and dirt collect inside the lock cylinder.
Flip the key and open the door. Remove the two screws one on either side of the handle and remove the knob. Outdoor locks can collect a lot of dirt and dust inside the lock cylinder. Don t use a wet.
Release the button quickly try sliding your finger off the button so the pressure is maintained up until the precise moment of release with no backing off. You can spray a little dry lubricant in the lock to free up the plug so you can open the door. The best lock is a dead bolt that s properly installed. Warping if the door cannot physically lock due to the frame or door being warped an adjustment of the strike plate could rectify the problem without the need of a new lock.
In most cases a spritz of dry lubricant will be sufficient to free up the plug and allow you to open your door. Lubricate the inside of the mechanism if the lock still does not function. Slide the key in the lock and tap lightly on the key to lubricate the inside of the lock. When a door latch doesn t click into position it usually means the latch and the strike plate are out of alignment.
Key will not work if you ve had a new spare key cut recently it could be a poorly cut key causing the problem. It will come in two pieces. Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant.