Pella Door Lock Stuck

I cannot open my pella storm door step 1.

Pella door lock stuck.

Wipe off any excess lubricant with a rag. The pella contact suggested removing the screw cover strip on the latch side and removing the 5 screws holding the latch side trim. Once the door is open operate the handle and turn the deadbolt. Once the mechanism has been released adjust stiff pella sliding door locks by loosening the screws holding the latching strikes on the inside of the door frame.

To unjam the deadbolt remove the installation screws on the latch rail from the outside. Contacted pella storm door service at 866 809 9460. Twist the hinge rail screws a quarter turn each counterclockwise using a flat screwdriver. Pry off the plastic covers loosen the screws and slide the strikes up or down a few millimeters.

Find the latch rail. Lubricate the hinges with silicone spray or 3 in 1 oil. Discover pella s energy efficient replacement windows and doors. The inside hinge rail screws could be too tight.

This will loosen the tension on the deadbolt allowing it to retract and the door to open. This is a waste of time because the striker plate is still held firmly by 3 screws you can t get to. If either does not operate when the door is open the hardware needs to be replaced. Pella does not have instructions readily available for fixing locked shut doors.

The door opening may be out of square which can happen as a home settles. The door might be difficult to latch and release if the strikes are misaligned. Each case of stuck door can have its own challenges and solutions due to the variety of factors that can contribute to this type of situation and because of the many different door designs door hardware and door functions.