Pella Sliding Door Lock Stuck

Pry off the plastic covers loosen the screws and slide the strikes up or down a few millimeters.
Pella sliding door lock stuck. Focus on the door latch which secures and locks the door to the frame to repair the problem. If the pella sliding door does not lock tightly onto the strike plate on the edge of the door frame it creates an avenue for drafts to enter the room and for room air to be lost to the outside. When locking the sliding door the latch should catch the lock strike in the jamb without effort. Video of the day volume 0.
The mechanics of the lock have broken leaving the top section of the door completely. Pella offers a complete selection of windows and doors including a collection of storm doors. Discover pella s energy efficient replacement windows and 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.
Virtually any part of your pella product can be replaced including crank handles sash locks key locks for doors exterior touch up paint and more. Pella does not have instructions readily available for fixing locked shut doors. Lubricate the hinges with silicone spray or 3 in 1 oil. If your door is new the hinges could be tight until they receive some use.
If the movement of your locked sliding door appears excessive or you have difficulty placing the. In this video i attempt to open a patio door that has got stuck locked. The inside hinge rail screws could be too tight. The door might be difficult to latch and release if the strikes are misaligned.
The door opening may be out of square which can happen as a home settles. One problem that might arise is when it is difficult if not impossible for you to open the storm door.