Move the strike up or down as necessary to align it with the door.
Pella storm door lock problem.
This will loosen the tension on the deadbolt allowing it to retract and the door to open.
The storm door deadbolt and latch side rail are likely misaligned which can prevent the deadbolt from retracting.
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I recently installed a new pella back entry door and storm door.
My problem is the storm door only closes correctly as long as the interior door is open or partialy open.
A pella flat screen sliding door may not latch properly if the door is misaligned with the frame s strike leaving you unable to lock your door.
To unjam the deadbolt remove the installation screws on the latch rail from the outside.
To align the door and strike correctly use a screwdriver to loosen the screw in the center of the strike.
Virtually any part of your pella product can be replaced including crank handles sash locks key locks for doors exterior touch up paint and more.
One problem that might arise is when it is difficult if not impossible for you to open the storm door.
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.
The door might be difficult to latch and release if the strikes are misaligned.
For the first 12 months this will be done at no cost to the purchaser and a reinstallation credit of up to 25 will apply.
Pella s attractive selection of storm doors are designed to suit your preferences including screens that roll out of sight or decorative designs.
To unjam the deadbolt remove the latch side rail installation screws.
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.
This will loosen the tension on the deadbolt allowing it to retract and the door to open.
Pry off the plastic covers loosen the screws and slide the strikes up or down a few millimeters.
When this happens the storm door deadbolt and latch side rail are likely misaligned which can prevent the deadbolt from retracting.