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My door knob is hard to turn?
I have two problems, 1st I have a hallway door that does not have a lock on it, yet the door is knob has become very hard to turn, alsmost like it is locked, what can I do to fix it? Also on my front door I have a dead bolt and it is very hard to turn and lock. What is going on? Thank you.
10 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
check the screws on both locks if they are tight, loosen them and re- center them this will loosen them up if that doesn't solve the problem try some WD-40 if that doesn't work buy new locks.
- Heather R♥seLv 61 decade ago
If you loosen the screws a bit that hold the doorknob, it will be easier to turn. As for the deadbold, I'm not to sure but it may just need some lubrication. You can use dish soap if needed. Also works on sliding doors.
- 1 decade ago
I'd suggest you to call some professional lock smith to exam you door. It sounds like the door is having some problem. Not the lock it self.
Source(s): http://www.techsvg.com/ - 1 decade ago
Need to get some graphite or shave the lead off of a common pencil and apply the powder on the moving surfaces of the door handle / parts
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- x dee xLv 41 decade ago
Humidity affects things in weird ways cuz I'm having the same problem at home. Try a little WD-40, it worked for me. Or maybe try a dehumidifier by your door for a day or two. Otherwise wait til it dries up outside.
- Shortstuff13Lv 71 decade ago
Sounds like your door knobs need to be replaced. If you don't have anyone knowledgeable in that respect, who can take a look, then you'll have to call a locksmith.
- Barkley HoundLv 71 decade ago
Sometimes the wood starts to warp causing the tongue to press harder against the striker plate. You may have to either move or file the plate slightly to loosen it.
- DOTLv 51 decade ago
Put a couple of drops of oil in them and work back and forth. I use machine oil but others work well too like baby oil or even cooking oil.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
wd 40 ifyou dont have that try some vegtable oil or any kind of oil baby etc
Source(s): me - Anonymous1 decade ago
its probably rusted on the inside get some wd40