How To Replace A Stuck Door Lock

This is a quick video to show you how to replace a sliding screen door lock.

How to replace a stuck door lock.

Use a pen to test the turning mechanism. You will see how the door knob lock works and can then use the rag to wipe down the internal components. Then measure the setback the distance from the doorframe to the hole. 3 if this does not help remove the knob.

Hope you all enjoy and like comment and subscribe for more how to diy videos. Measure the size of the lock. 1 loosen the setscrew on the knob s shank. 2 hold the knob on the other side of the door and turn the loose knob clockwise until it fits snugly.

You can tighten a simple interior mortise lockset like the one shown at left as follows. Replacing knobs and calling locksmiths can be costly. To ensure that your new lock fits in its opening use a tape measure to check the size of the hole where your lock used to be. Now you have the knowhow to repair your stuck door knob lock this time and any other time it may happen.

Add lubrication and use this method to distribute it.