How To Fix The Patio Door Lock
The newer versions have the same handle on both sides.
How to fix the patio door lock. Take an allen wrench and loosen the set screw under one of the handles. The best way to lubricate any lock is to disassemble it and use an aerosol lubricant to flush away grime and coat the moving parts of the lock. Locks can essentially be frozen in two different ways. If you live in a windy area place a heavy object against the door or use tape to keep it from opening up after you ve removed the lock.
It could be that the external section of the lock is frozen up which prevents you from even gaining access to the keyway. These are the easiest to replace because most of the time you just have to pull out 2 screws remove the old handleset and bolt on a new one. Try to lock the patio door. Apply a lubricant to both upper and lower tracks to keep the door hardware clean and operating freely.
Sliding glass door locks such as the steel mortise style locks shown on this page are used in wood vinyl and aluminum patio doors. The lock is built into the handle. If it won t lock open the door. Spray lubricant onto the entire knob and lock assembly for better operation.
If it is loose or has slipped out of the mortise place it back in the mortise and tighten the screws with a phillips screwdriver. Turn the patio door knob up and down to inspect it for foreign objects dirt or rust. The door originally came with a temporary handle which is a square rod that is bent 90 degrees. Clean the door knob and lock with a degreaser and a wire brush.
It did not latch shut. Another variation occurs when the internal mechanism of the locks is frozen. Remove these two screws and gently pull out the latch mechanism and its cartridge. Make adjustments to the latch adjuster screw as necessary until the latch catches properly and locks the patio door.
Donations appreciated click in upper right corner info circle. This sliding glass door lock was not working. Two screws on the end of the door secure the latch. Have one person go to the other side of the door and hold the handle.
Shut the door and try to lock it. The picture above shows an 070001 model lock. It s an easy fix. In addition to cleaning and lubricating sliding door tracks you want to lubricate the door lock.