Sliding Screen Door Lock Stuck

Hills guide to re set the lock mechanism on your aluminium screen door along with tips to re fit the handle and lock cylinder.

Sliding screen door lock stuck. Remove the plug and use a screwdriver to tighten and loosen the roller height making very small adjustments and testing each time. Since this process is irreversible be careful not to remove too much material from the door. Mounting holes are 6 5 18 in. Hope you all enjoy and like comment and subscribe for more how to diy videos.

Here i show you how to easily open any locked sliding door quick and easy. Sometimes a sliding door sticking can be caused by the door simply being too old and has underwent years of wear and tear. Most sliding patio doors have one or two small holes at the top and bottom of the door for adjusting the roller height. This is designed for acorn and better bilt doors but can be found on a variety of other door manufacturers.

For pricing and availability. These hole are often covered with a plastic plug. Pella pella 450 72 in x 80 in white fiberglass frame sliding screen door. If after inspecting the track rollers and alignment and your door is still difficult to open and close it may be time for replacement.

Jeld wen 60 in x 80 in white aluminum frame sliding french door screen door. In this video i attempt to open a patio door that has got stuck locked. Remove the door from its hinges and use a wood plane to shave off thin layers of wood from the problem area until the desired thickness is achieved. The outside wood handle can vary in color and are 7 8 in.

Wide x 7 1 4in. This is a quick video to show you how to replace a sliding screen door lock. The mechanics of the lock have broken leaving the top section of the door completely.