Front Door Wont Lock From Inside

Front door has to be locked from inside.

Front door wont lock from inside.

Most interior door knobs are relatively inexpensive to replace. Pry up on it until it comes loose and remove it. After that when i close the door door auto locks inside meaning i. From the outside i can see what appears to be a brass pin but it s stuck and won t move no matter what.

An improperly functioning latch may be the result of a poorly fitting door. I tried depressing the pin with a narrow screwdriver and it won t budge. The same concept applies to some of the most common types of commercial door locks. A locksmith changed my front door key last year.

Slide the key in the lock and tap lightly on the key to lubricate the inside of the lock. All locks can be fitted or upgraded to british standard to meet insurance specifications. I ve put wd40 and 3 in 1 in there no. Tap the end of a chisel under the door stop on the striker side of the jamb.

The danger with a turning lock cylinder is that it inhibits how and when you can lock and unlock your door. For serious lock problems it is usually best to call a locksmith or to replace the lock entirely. Upvc front door auto lock from inside but opens without key from outside. Warping if the door cannot physically lock due to the frame or door being warped an adjustment of the strike plate could rectify the problem without the need of a new lock.

Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant. I recently changed the key cylinder in the upvc front door. You lift the handle up to engage the bolts and the key goes in and turns perfectly smoothly. It doesn t really pay to have interior door knobs or locks professionally repaired unless they are special.

Flip the key and open the door. If it won t lock open the door.