What do you do if your door lock is stuck?

Follow these simple steps to solve problems associated with a bound door lock:

Tighten the hinges.
Tighten the set screw.
Lubricate the spring mechanism.
Fix problems with the key.
Repair a lock jammed by a broken key.
Align the deadbolt with the strike plate.

Why is my Kwikset Halo jammed?

Halo might be jamming. Check that the bolt hole is at least 1” deep so the bolt fully extends. Check that the door closes properly so that when the deadbolt is extended, it is going into the bolt hole and not hitting the deadbolt strike or door frame.

Why is my door lock jammed?

Nonetheless, mechanisms filled with gunk, broken keys, rust and misalignment may cause jammed door locks. This acts as a lubricant and may unjam lock tumblers that have become clogged with debris over time. Jiggle the lubricated key in the cylinder if it doesn’t open on the first try.

How do you fix a lock that won’t turn?

If the key won’t turn in the door lock, the problem could be dirt or dust in the cylinder causing the pins to be stuck in a partially raised position. If that’s the case, it may be an easy fix. You can spray dry lubricant into the keyway and then insert the key a few times to get the lubricant working.

How do you open a stuck deadbolt?

Take a small hammer to the body surrounding the keyhole. Twist the key back and forth as you tap on the lock with your hammer. This might take a while as it’ll take the parts time to fall back into place and work to open the lock.

What do you need to know about Kwikset locks?

You can see where the cylinder entered the dead latch mechanism and pulled the latch back. On the Kwikset locks, this looks like two little teeth that the cylinder pushes back. You may want to spray WD40 or other lubricant on the lock mechanism. If this works, then you can open the door and it’s time to replace the dead latch.

Why does my Kwikset door handle not retract?

The problem – If your retraction problem is caused by a jammed latch, the issue will typically be present when the handle is turned and when physical pressure is placed on the latch. The issue itself has nothing to do with the door or the control of the knob.

What to do when your front door lock wont work?

On the Kwikset locks, this looks like two little teeth that the cylinder pushes back. You may want to spray WD40 or other lubricant on the lock mechanism. If this works, then you can open the door and it’s time to replace the dead latch. To take yours out, just use your phillips screw driver again to take out the two screws in the face plate.

Why is the deadbolt on my door not working?

If the latch being used is from an older lock, it will likely not have a tapered latch bolt. Remove the lock from the door, including the old latch. Replace with the new tapered latch that came with the lock and reinstall the lock. The deadbolt latch and strike are misaligned, causing the latch to bind.