Pella Door Lock Stuck

This is a waste of time because the striker plate is still held firmly by 3 screws you can t get to.

Pella door lock stuck.

If your door is new the hinges could be tight until they receive some use. I cannot open my pella storm door step 1. Twist the hinge rail screws a quarter turn each counterclockwise using a flat screwdriver. Once the door is open operate the handle and turn the deadbolt.

Pella does not have instructions readily available for fixing locked shut doors. The pella contact suggested removing the screw cover strip on the latch side and removing the 5 screws holding the latch side trim. The door opening may be out of square which can happen as a home settles. This will loosen the tension on the deadbolt allowing it to retract and the door to open.

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. Find the latch rail. Once the mechanism has been released adjust stiff pella sliding door locks by loosening the screws holding the latching strikes on the inside of the door frame. Loosen them a turn to relax the tension.

Lubricate the hinges with silicone spray or 3 in 1 oil. Contacted pella storm door service at 866 809 9460. Wipe off any excess lubricant with a rag. To unjam the deadbolt remove the installation screws on the latch rail from the outside.

Pry off the plastic covers loosen the screws and slide the strikes up or down a few millimeters. The inside hinge rail screws could be too tight. The door might be difficult to latch and release if the strikes are misaligned.