Once the graphite has distributed through the lock it will begin to clear away the gunk that s been hindering the lock s movement leaving you with a fully functioning hassle free door.
Bottom door lock stuck.
This kwikset spring bolt has not been retracting fully as of late.
For especially stubborn locks try squeezing a little graphite onto the door s latch as well.
With the door latch stuck you want to know how to fix the issue but in order to do that you must find out the reason it is stuck.
There are several different ways a door latch can be stuck.
Taking the lock of the door is often simpler than it would be to take a deadbolt or exterior door knob lock of the door.
First off if you can see and interact with the stuck lock button you will be able to address the set screws or twist off rose.
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How to fix a jammed door lock.
This is a short video to demonstrate how easy it is to remove a door handle view what s inside and repair the failed latch.
What are your thoughts as to what has happened to this lock mechanism.
Nonetheless mechanisms filled with gunk broken keys rust and misalignment may cause jammed door locks.
Test the lock after each application.
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