Start by trying to push the lock button.
Stuck lock on door.
Locate the screws holding the lock in place on the inside of the door.
Guide the straw as far in as you can to make sure you re hitting every part of the locking mechanism that might be sticking with the wd 40.
Try to open the door while it is shut.
Take note of the type of resistance.
Troubleshooting a stuck door latch.
Place the end of the straw into the opening of the lock where you normally insert your key.
Remove the cover or faceplate of your mortise lock or surface mounted rim lock to repair it.
The latch will not retract even when the knob is turned.
Insert the straw into the opening of the lock.
A door knob lock button stuck has a few quick fixes that you can try out.
The door latch is not extended before rotating the knob.
Fortunately there are a number of ways to fix a stuck lock without calling in the professionals and breaking your budget.
Push and hold the button in.
Once that happens getting in and out of doors can be a major hassle.
Soak your door lock in kerosene for 24 hours if it isn t attached to a door and has been rusted shut.
If the malfunctioning lock is in the door handle there will be at least two screws securing the door handle to the door.
Remove these screws unscrew one side of the door knob and pull the door handle and lock assembly out of the door.
Remove the old lock.
More force is needed to turn the knob and unstick the latch.