How to Repair a Door Lock

Deadbolts and handles are some of the door hardware, so when we talk about repairing doors, it is the hardware that can be repaired. There are different types of doors, and their locks may vary.

There are doors’ locks that can only be repaired by locksmith and their expertise though it is a good thought to try and repair it yourself before calling them. Listed below are a few guidelines that will assist you in repair door locks.

If Key Turns But Lock Doesn’t Open

When the key turns, but the door is still locked, then disassemble the lock and check the bolts if the cam and tang are not in alignment then realign them. The lock the problem will be solved after checking for this reassemble

When Cold Weather Impact Your Door Locks

The lock is likely to be frozen when living in a very cold country, and therefore the key is not getting into it. In such a scenario, heat the key by rubbing between your palms and then slowly insert it into the keyhole and replicate the procedure until the ice in the lock melt.

Replace the door lock part

Try and disassemble the door lock if it is not working well and confirm whether any part is broken if so, then you can replace that part instead of purchasing a whole new door lockset.

Jammed door lock

At times dirt gets accumulated in the lock, which may further hamper the key from rotating smoothly. In this case, clean the dirt, and your door lock will start working again smoothly. You can as well add some graphite in the lock by rubbing graphite on the key.

Doorknob may become loose

Loose doorknob may be as a result of the knob not in alignment with the latch to bind. Here, confirm if the spindle has been damaged than changing it. Nevertheless, try to hold the knob on the other side of the door and turn it smoothly in a clockwise position and tighten the screw until it rests alongside the flat side of the spindle.

The key turns but won’t unlock the door

When both the key and doorknob turns, but still the lock bolt isn’t working, then the problem is with the mechanism. In such circumstances, disassemble the lock and check the worn-out parts and replace them. You can as well replace the entire lock if there is more than one part that is worn out for the best results.

These are a number of useful and simple steps to repair your door locks. Also, in case the key is broken and stuck in the lock, you can try to use a needle nose to take out the broken piece. But if the problem with the lock is complex, it is always a good idea to contact a locksmith and get specialist help.

The tightening of screws and adjusting strike plates do the job if the door lock is not clicking into position.