INTERIOR
Doors and Handles
Situation Notes: This area covers the nature strip, footpath and are at the front boundary of the property
Issue | Possible Causes | Remedy | Payment | Photos | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Door Lock Doesn’t latch properly | Latch and the strike plate are out of alignment | Tighten the hinge screws and then try adjusting the strike plate by loosening its screws and shifting it slightly | https://bit.ly/3QXcfuZ | ||
Door Knob Is loose | Buildup of Dirt, dust and other pollutants | Tighten simple interior mortise lockset | |||
Door Lock is Frozen or Works Slowly | Weather -moisture in the lock freezes and jams the locking mechanism in place | Put some graphite into the keyhole, either by squeezing it from a tube or dusting it onto a key, and then operate the lock a few times to work the graphite into the mechanism. | |||
Entire Lock Cylinder Turns | Deadbolt (atuator) has broken or become detached | Remove the faceplate (if there is one) at the door’s edge and locate the one or two cylinder setscrews. | |||
Deadbolt is stuck | Parts inside it have disengaged | Shot of dry Teflon spray will fix a jammed door lock and keep the bolt operating smoothly | |||
Parts inside it have disengaged | Shot of dry Teflon spray will fix a jammed door lock and keep the bolt operating smoothly | ||||
Key Is Broken Off in Lock | Normal wear and tear on the key | Try to grip and pull the key straight out |