Pella Storm Door Latch Stuck Open

The hinge rail screws may be too tight.

Pella storm door latch stuck open.

Find your order number. To create an escape route for the air try raising the storm door expander or leaving the storm door window slightly open. Loosen the hinge rail installation screws a turn to relax the tension. After getting the door open i wrote down the warranty registration number and phoned the pella storm door service number again.

Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube. Discover pella s energy efficient replacement windows and doors. Pella lock bodies have only a one year warranty so expect problems. If the handle must be lifted to open or close the door the hardware is upside down.

Online parts store storm door parts store. Internet search showed this is a common problem with pella storm doors. A loose handle should be tightened to function properly. If the door hangs or doesn t latch the door latch is not properly aligned.

If you have a pella storm door carry out the proper ongoing maintenance on the door to avoid future problems with the door s operation. Pella offers a complete selection of windows and doors including a collection of storm doors. If you don t have your receipt please write down the unit id serial number on your pella. Once you have a hole you can use a small flat blade screwdriver to push the latch over and open the door.

Version with deadbolt and shootbolts in a pella door. This article is meant to address situations in which the door has been locked shut or that is to say. You will very likely need a new lock as the spring inside has probably broken. Ordered new lock body for 20 31 which he said was still available.

A pella storm door that is difficult to open or close may be the result of a faulty or misaligned door latch. Find your original pella order number on your invoice or the original purchase order number on your sales receipt. One problem that might arise is when it is difficult if not impossible for you to open the storm door. If you cant get help from pella let me know and i will see if the lock is available.