Screen Door Lock Fix

Screen door lock broken.

Screen door lock fix.

Tighten the screws on all of the hinges with a screwdriver. Some screen doors have no clearance at all. Cover the latch plate with masking tape. Tap the end of a chisel under the door stop on the striker side of the jamb.

Clean the rest of the lock and lubricate it with grease. Unscrew the lock from the door and remove the locking mechanism. If thats the case it still might be possible to replace the mortise style lock that was originally built into the door. They work fine if you have room between the sliding door and the screen door.

By dena riverside ca. Test the door as sometimes a loose hinge can cause the. These locks mount right on the inside of the screen door. Pry up on it until it comes loose and remove it.

Rub colored chalk on the outer edge of the door latch. Door lock doesn t latch properly when a door latch doesn t click into position it usually means the latch and the strike plate are out of alignment. If it won t lock open the door. Repairs range from making minor latch adjustments to repositioning the door.

How to fix a faulty latch on a screen door 1. Use the chisel to remove the door stop. Tighten the hinge screws and then try adjusting the strike plate by loosening its screws and shifting it slightly.