If its the deadbolt style lock usually more expensive storm doors take a screwdriver or strong knife and pry gently away from the door.
How to get a locked screen door open.
If it is slide a credit card you don t mind damaging between the lock and the door frame.
A spring lock is slanted and is part of the handle.
Give the handle i stiff pull and there you go.
When the lock becomes stuck and prevents the door from opening though that door can become a nuisance that demands immediate repair.
I learned how to do this when i got locked out of my dorm at byu idaho and it works great.
If there s no room between the lock and frame slide.
I do not want to buy a complete new screen door.
Bend the card back towards the frame to force the lock into the door.
To open a locked door without a key first see if the lock is a spring lock.
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The door where you slide it open had a small latch inside that would go up and down to lock or unlock.
Just insert the screwdriver into the small hole and press the button on the inside of the handle with it to unlock the door.
Insert the card between the lock and door frame then bend the card back to force the lock open.
If you can t get that to work for you start checking windows.
For an interior door that has a small hole in the handle you can use a small screwdriver to unlock it.
A locked door can be a very effective home security measure.
And all it takes is things you can find in your friends room or from the hall.
How to open a locked door the macgyver way.