Door lock doesn t latch properly.
Sorry door doesnt lock.
The striker fails to penetrate into the door jamb because the door.
How to fix a door that will not lock.
Replacing the fuse will correct the problem.
Door lock stuck in open position.
Again if one door doesn t work but others do the problem could be with the door lock solenoid.
If one door doesn t work but others do the problem could be a blown fuse.
The solenoid is bad.
Door locking problems almost always originate in the door latch not the locking mechanism.
A fuse is blown.
You might need to prop the door up and tighten its connection to the door frame.
When a door latch doesn t click into position it usually means the latch and the strike plate are out of alignment.
If it comes out watch to see whether it connects with the lock catch in the door frame.
Door lock problems that are a result of debris jamming up the keyway should not be ignored because they can potentially result in more problems like breaking a key in a lock.
Tighten the hinge screws and then try adjusting the strike plate by loosening its screws and shifting it slightly.
The most pressing will be when your deadbolt door lock is stuck in the open position because your deadbolt provides the real security.
Open the patio door very slightly and turn the lock.
It it doesn t check to be sure the door is properly aligned.
This is a cheap and easy fix.
Repairs range from making minor latch adjustments to repositioning the door.
With your door lock stuck in unlocked the position your home can be made vulnerable.