Pella Storm Door Latch Stuck Open

There may be a pocket of air pressure between the primary door and storm door.

Pella storm door latch stuck open.

Internet search showed this is a common problem with pella storm doors. If you have a pella storm door carry out the proper ongoing maintenance on the door to avoid future problems with the door s operation. Follow these four steps to facilitate your replacement parts order. The hinge rail screws may be too tight.

Find your original pella order number on your invoice or the original purchase order number on your sales receipt. If the handle must be lifted to open or close the door the hardware is upside down. Ordered new lock body for 20 31 which he said was still available. If you cant get help from pella let me know and i will see if the lock is available.

You will very likely need a new lock as the spring inside has probably broken. Online parts store storm door parts store. After getting the door open i wrote down the warranty registration number and phoned the pella storm door service number again. Loosen the hinge rail installation screws a turn to relax the tension.

Pella lock bodies have only a one year warranty so expect problems. How to open a pella 3 point lock door stuck closed in locked position this article is written specifically for the old style gu ferco multipoint lock 77 1 4 in. If the door hangs or doesn t latch the door latch is not properly aligned. To create an escape route for the air try raising the storm door expander or leaving the storm door window slightly open.

Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube. Pella offers a complete selection of windows and doors including a collection of storm doors. Find your order number. Discover pella s energy efficient replacement windows and doors.

Once you have a hole you can use a small flat blade screwdriver to push the latch over and open the door. A pella storm door that is difficult to open or close may be the result of a faulty or misaligned door latch. Version with deadbolt and shootbolts in a pella door. One problem that might arise is when it is difficult if not impossible for you to open the storm door.