Pella Storm Door Latch Won T Open

I even walked around to the outside of the door and nothing.

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. If the handle must be lifted to open or close the door the hardware is upside down. This will loosen the tension on the deadbolt allowing it to retract and the door to open. 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.

I have a full view pella storm door that is now refusing to open. To unjam the deadbolt remove the installation screws on the latch rail from the outside. To unjam the deadbolt remove the latch side rail installation screws. The door might be difficult to latch and release if the strikes are misaligned.

The storm door deadbolt and latch side rail are likely misaligned which can prevent the deadbolt from retracting. Pella offers a complete selection of windows and doors including a collection of storm doors. Entry door hardware pella offers four stunning collections to complement your project s style architecture and coordinating window hardware. Pella s attractive selection of storm doors are designed to suit your preferences including screens that roll out of sight or decorative designs.

If the door hangs or doesn t latch the door latch is not properly aligned. A pella storm door that is difficult to open or close may be the result of a faulty or misaligned door latch. One problem that might arise is when it is difficult if not impossible for you to open the storm door. The handle is moving freely on both sides and it appears to be unlocked but it just won t open.

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. Choose a style below to learn more and find the door that best fits your needs. Pella storm doors and screen doors are built with the quality and craftsmanship that go into all of our products. This will loosen the tension on the deadbolt allowing it to retract and the door to open.