Sliding Door Lock Jammed

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Sliding door lock jammed.

Fixing the issue yourself can save you money and many of the issues are relatively quick and easy to handle. Here i show you how to easily open any locked sliding door quick and easy. It s an easy fix. Find sliding patio door locks at lowe s today.

It did not latch shut. The best way to lubricate any lock is to disassemble it and use an aerosol lubricant to flush away grime and coat the moving parts of the lock. Dirty tracks are one of the most common causes for a sliding door sticking. It sounds like your door lock actuator for the passenger sliding door has failed.

Over time it s very likely that your sliding door has gotten dirty and the tracks become clogged and blocked. It also sounds like the actuator has failed in a manner that prevents movement of the actuator by use of the manual lock lever. Coat your door key with powdered graphite or spray. From fixing the alignment to lubricating the lock a little work gets your door back in order.

In this video i attempt to open a patio door that has got stuck locked. Chances are your patio door undergoes a lot of traffic. The mechanics of the lock have broken leaving the top section of the door completely. When the tracks aren t clean it can cause your sliding door to stick.

This sliding glass door lock was not working. A jammed door lock can happen for many reasons including weather and alignment problems. Luckily this is a very easy fix. Apply a lubricant to both upper and lower tracks to keep the door hardware clean and operating freely.