Fix Loose Sliding Door Lock

Shut the door and try to lock it.

Fix loose sliding door lock. I can be lazy sometimes but c mon. Be careful so you don t chip any door paint. If a malfunctioning sliding door is a chronic problem see if the track is dirty. Using an awl or small screwdriver push the button in all the way and at the same time pull off the handle.

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. 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. Place the interior side of the door lock frame into the door. It did not latch shut.

If it won t lock open the door. It s been over two years now and i suppose enough is enough. It s an easy fix. Step 3 removing the screws two screws on the end of the door secure the latch.

Remove the handles from the door using a philips head screwdriver. These types also experience the same symptoms as the standard glass door locks. Use a wire brush to clean off the dirt or debris. Ok since we have moved into this house we have had this loose handle on the sliding glass door that goes out to the porch.

In addition to cleaning and lubricating sliding door tracks you want to lubricate the door lock. Place the door handle over the screw holes on the interior side of the door frame followed by the screws and hand tighten the screws. This sliding glass door lock was not working. Then replace the bottom screw in the hole where it was affixed to the handle to prevent the latch from falling into the doorframe.

Insert the graphite pen into the lock and squeeze some lubricating substance into the latch to dislodge anything inside. Apply a lubricant to both upper and lower tracks to keep the door hardware clean and operating freely. I always said that i was going to replace it but never got around to it. Use the blade of an old screwdriver to pry stubborn dirt loose.

Sometimes the sliding door may have a latch that works by sliding a small notch up and down. Remove the door rose by inserting a small screwdriver into the small notch in the rose and twisting the tool to pop it off.