Pella Door Lock Stuck

Once the door is open operate the handle and turn the deadbolt.

Pella door lock stuck.

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. Pella does not have instructions readily available for fixing locked shut doors. Contacted pella storm door service at 866 809 9460. This will loosen the tension on the deadbolt allowing it to retract and the door to open.

The door might be difficult to latch and release if the strikes are misaligned. Spray a silicone spray lubricant into the door s latch mechanism. To unjam the deadbolt remove the installation screws on the latch rail from the outside. Discover pella s energy efficient replacement windows and doors.

Pry off the plastic covers loosen the screws and slide the strikes up or down a few millimeters. This is a waste of time because the striker plate is still held firmly by 3 screws you can t get to. Loosen them a turn to relax the tension. 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.

Wipe off any excess lubricant with a rag. The inside hinge rail screws could be too tight. I cannot open my pella storm door step 1. Lubricate the hinges with silicone spray or 3 in 1 oil.

Find the latch rail. The pella contact suggested removing the screw cover strip on the latch side and removing the 5 screws holding the latch side trim. Twist the hinge rail screws a quarter turn each counterclockwise using a flat screwdriver.