I had a problem like that once with a similar design door. I finally figured out that the problem was not with the lock. It is possible that the door has warped slightly and is putting pressure on the top or bottom lock/pin, which causes friction and can make it seem like the lock is stuck. If it's a door that opens to the outside, it's also possible that the pin at the bottom has gotten ...
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Started 3 months, 4 weeks ago by salgal
My french door is stuck. It has a lever type handle and it will not budge up or down.
I have taken off all the hardware inside and out and still cannot get to the problem.
The locking hardware is two steps:
One is a knob that you turn and opens the deadbolt directly above the handle.
Second locks are activated by lifting up or pushing down on the lever handle. These locks are small, but are...
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salgal replied 3 months, 4 weeks ago
thanks - I'll try that! It has always been a PITA door - it is constantly moving around and I need to fiddle with the adjustment screws up/down for alignment.
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salgal replied 3 months, 4 weeks ago
okay - still not working. It is definately the deadlbolt directly by the door lever. The upper and bottom locks swing just fine. I tried take the bolts out the hinges and they way it is configured, the 2 parts will not slide past each other. Gosh, I am completely out of ideas. Is it time to call a locksmith?
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kudzu9 replied 3 months, 4 weeks ago
If you have a little mechanical skill, you could try taking the lock off...the two sides are usually just held together with a pair of screws. You could then see if something is sticking or maybe lubricate it a little with spray silicone.
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salgal replied 3 months, 3 weeks ago
I have taken the backplates off both inside and outside of door. The lock mechanism is completely captured by the door frame. I really wish I could figure who the manufacturer is so I might be able to look up some kind of schematic.
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ajsmama replied 3 months, 2 weeks ago
I had the same thing happen with deadbolt on my front door - if you take the screws out of the inside (nonkeyed side) and take the cover off the deadbolt, you should be able to get a screwdriver in through the bolt and turn it to retract the bolt. Unless the spring is broken like mine was. Then you'll have to take pliers or vise grips and bend/pull the innards out through the hole, replace the ...
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