In addition to cleaning and lubricating sliding door tracks you want to lubricate the door lock.
Pella sliding door not locking.
Open the pella sliding door enough so that you have room to stand and work between the door edge and the door.
Insert a security bar in your sliding patio doors.
The door might be difficult to latch and release if the strikes are misaligned.
Flip the lock lever on the side of the door down so that it extends the door latch out of the door.
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A pella flat screen sliding door may not latch properly if the door is misaligned with the frame s strike leaving you unable to lock your door.
Repairing the locking mechanism on a pella sliding door step 1.
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Each time you vacuum your floors use a small brush attachment or cordless vacuum to clean the sliding door tracks.
Once you latch the door you should not be able to slide.
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It takes more force to break through pella s multipoint lock than through a standard lock.
Your pella sliding door has a built in latching mechanism that extends into the lock strike when you place the latch in the locked position.
To align the door and strike correctly use a screwdriver to loosen the screw in the center of the strike.
Unlike a deadbolt multipoint locks secure your entry and patio doors in multiple places for added security.
Consider upgrading your sliding patio door locks to a multipoint lock system.
Apply a lubricant to both upper and lower tracks to keep the door hardware clean and operating freely.
Move the strike up or down as necessary to align it with the door.
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These doors are available in wood fiberglass or vinyl and 2 3 and 4 panel configurations to match the requirements of any project or budget.