Kiwiset Door Lock Gets Stuck

A sticking door latch might require some lubrication or it might be jamming against the strike plate on the door jamb.

Kiwiset door lock gets stuck.

You should first test the door latch to ensure the latch is sticking inside the door and not due to a misaligned strike plate. 3 fixes for a stuck key leaving your keys at home isn t the only way to get locked out. On the kwikset locks this looks like two little teeth that the cylinder pushes back. Once you have the door handle off you can now try to open the latch manually with either a large flathead screwdriver or pair of needle nose pliers.

This is the short version of what you should attempt to do before trying anything else if the screw is loose the key will not turn all the way and the tur. You can see where the cylinder entered the dead latch mechanism and pulled the latch back. This video will show you how to get your closed door open because of a latch failure. If you and your key get stuck try these three fixes to get inside without having to hire a locksmith.