Graphite powder is used by locksmiths to loosen stuck parts.
Pella storm door deadbolt lock stuck.
The storm door deadbolt and latch side rail are likely misaligned which can prevent the deadbolt from retracting.
This is a waste of time because the striker plate is still held firmly by 3 screws you can t get to.
Once you have a hole you can use a small flat blade screwdriver to push the latch over and open the door.
You will very likely need a new lock as the spring inside has probably broken.
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This article is meant to address situations in which the door has been locked shut or that is to say stuck closed in the locked position.
Do this if you still cannot open the storm door after loosening the hinge rail screws and lubricating the latch mechanism.
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Pella does not have instructions readily available for fixing locked shut doors.
Step 2 spray water dispersing spray into the lock if you suspect the parts may have rusted together.
This will loosen the tension on the deadbolt allowing it to retract and the door to open.
When this happens the storm door deadbolt and latch side rail are likely misaligned which can prevent the deadbolt from retracting.
This will loosen the tension on the deadbolt allowing it to retract and the door to open.
Find the latch rail on the latch side of the storm door which is the side with the latch and door handle opposite the hinge side.
The pella contact suggested removing the screw cover strip on the latch side and removing the 5 screws holding the latch side trim.
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Contacted pella storm door service at 866 809 9460.
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To unjam the deadbolt remove the latch side rail installation screws.
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Spray a little graphite powder into the keyhole or any other part of the mechanism and work it around by inserting the key or moving the lock lever.
This article is written specifically for the old style gu ferco multipoint lock 77 1 4 in.
If you cant get help from pella let me know and i will see if the lock is available.