The solutions and severity of this issue will differ depending on what type of lock it is.
Interior door lock stuck.
From fixing the alignment to lubricating the lock a little work gets your door back in order.
There can be a door latch stuck open or a door latch stuck closed but the reasons for each can vary quite a bit.
You will see how the door knob lock works and can then use the rag to wipe down the internal components.
A jammed door lock can happen for many reasons including weather and alignment problems.
Doors can start sticking for various reasons and it s always a hassle.
Before you buy a replacement lock try some quick remedies.
The key to fixing a sticking door is to determine what is causing the issue and then you can decide if you can fix the problem with a simple trick.
With the door latch stuck you want to know how to fix the issue but in order to do that you must find out the reason it is stuck.
Push on the latch to move the internal components.
Door lock stuck in open position.
With your door lock stuck in unlocked the position your home can be made vulnerable.
The most pressing will be when your deadbolt door lock is stuck in the open position because your deadbolt provides the real security.
Now that the door knob assembly is removed you can take a good look at the internal components.
Use a pen to test the turning mechanism.
There are several different ways a door latch can be stuck.
Step 3 stuck door knob lock.
Fixing the issue yourself can save you money and many of the issues are relatively quick and easy to handle.