2 test the operation of the sliding door a.
Pella sliding door lock not working.
It s an easy fix.
Open and close the door a few times to check for proper operation.
This will loosen the tension on the deadbolt allowing it to retract and the door to open.
Flip the lock lever on the side of the door down so that it extends the door latch out of the door.
If there are any problems with the door travel recheck and adjust for plumb and square.
The storm door deadbolt and latch side rail are likely misaligned which can prevent the deadbolt from retracting.
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.
This sliding glass door lock was not working.
If the lock does not align with the strike go to step e then return to step b.
To unjam the deadbolt remove the latch side rail installation screws.
Pella does not have instructions readily available for fixing locked shut doors.
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Pry off the plastic covers loosen the screws and slide the strikes up or down a few millimeters.
Repairing the locking mechanism on a pella sliding door step 1.
Each case of stuck door can have its own challenges and solutions due to the variety of factors that can contribute to this type of situation and because of the many different door designs door hardware and door functions.
It did not latch shut.
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