Pella Storm Door Latch Won T Open

When this happens the storm door deadbolt and latch side rail are likely misaligned which can prevent the deadbolt from retracting.

Pella storm door latch won t open.

The storm door deadbolt and latch side rail are likely misaligned which can prevent the deadbolt from retracting. One problem that might arise is when it is difficult if not impossible for you to open the storm door. If the handle must be lifted to open or close the door the hardware is upside down. To unjam the deadbolt remove the installation screws on the latch rail from the outside.

A pella storm door that is difficult to open or close may be the result of a faulty or misaligned door latch. Pella offers a complete selection of windows and doors including a collection of storm doors. Pry off the plastic covers loosen the screws and slide the strikes up or down a few millimeters. I even walked around to the outside of the door and nothing.

The handle is moving freely on both sides and it appears to be unlocked but it just won t open. Pella storm doors and screen doors are built with the quality and craftsmanship that go into all of our products. A loose handle should be tightened to function properly. I have a full view pella storm door that is now refusing to open.

Entry door hardware pella offers four stunning collections to complement your project s style architecture and coordinating window hardware. This will loosen the tension on the deadbolt allowing it to retract and the door to open. To unjam the deadbolt remove the latch side rail installation screws. Choose a style below to learn more and find the door that best fits your needs.

Once the mechanism has been released adjust stiff pella sliding door locks by loosening the screws holding the latching strikes on the inside of the door frame. To help you find the perfect finishing touch we partnered with baldwin the 1 premium hardware brand. This will loosen the tension on the deadbolt allowing it to retract and the door to open. The door might be difficult to latch and release if the strikes are misaligned.