French Door Bottom Latch Stuck

Tighten all the hinges on both doors with a screwdriver if they are sagging or if the latch doesn t work.

French door bottom latch stuck.

How to adjust the top latch on french doors locate the problem. Remove the current latch use a screwdriver to remove the handle and two screws that hold the plate which is facing the door frame. If the latch works when the door is open then you have a problem with your doors. Disassemble the door knob that contains the lock on the french doors using a screwdriver to loosen and remove the bolts so that each half falls away from each other.

Using a utility knife. If the french doors have dropped due to loose screws in the hinges attempt to tighten them before you test the doors again. Now repair french door frame. If any of the screws keeps turning without drawing the hinge tighter remove the screw and.

If your latch keeps getting stuck it could make your doors unusable over time. Decide which direction the plate needs to be moved to align the bolt with the hole. Jeld wen french doors major lock problem. Take out the old faulty latch.

How to replace a door latch. This is amount of latch is crucial for engaging locking on to the passive door. You need to ditch those 1 2 screws and use 2 or longer screws on your french door hinges to pierce the 3 4 thick door jam and then embed into the 2x4 buck plate. After that place back the handles you ve removed in earlier stages and screw it back into place to secure it.

Step 2 spray the inside mechanics of the french door knob thoroughly using canned air duster to dislodge any dust or other large buildup. You can do this simply by opening the door and attempting to engage the latch. If won t tilt might have to cut the top inside edge back to allow the top to tilt out. The latch is a small but vital component of any french door.

The key here is deciphering if the problem is with the latch itself or with the door. The more you use your french doors the more likely the thread of the screws will drag against the walls of their casings and loosen. Push or pull on the door without pulling the barrel bolt lever or pulling on the small chain. If this is the case you may need to remove the entire doors so you can renew the holes.

Put the new latch into place. Cut the top one remove hinge pins cut the loops on the hinges so the door will settle see if door tilts out door might rise enough to get to the bottom pin.