How To Fix A Door Lock That Won T Latch

Fixing a door that won t latch is really that simple.

How to fix a door lock that won t latch.

Rexbeti 16pc metal file set great price. Repairs range from making minor latch adjustments to repositioning the door. Use the chisel to remove the door stop. Use a utility knife to trim out any piece of wood around the edges of the latch hole in the jamb.

Pry up on it until it comes loose and remove it. Tap the end of a chisel under the door stop on the striker side of the jamb. Step 3 align strike plate. The jamb latch hole should be flash with the strike plate hole for the door to latch properly.

Tighten the hinge screws and then try adjusting the strike plate by loosening its screws and shifting it slightly. If it won t lock open the door. Try applying wd 40 or a silicone lubricant if the latch is still catching in the door. Door lock doesn t latch properly when a door latch doesn t click into position it usually means the latch and the strike plate are out of alignment.