Once this is done you should be able to work the lock as usual.
Screen door lock fix.
Use the chisel to remove the door stop.
If it won t lock open the door.
Add the new locking mechanism and then re attach to the door.
Shut the door and.
Repairs range from making minor latch adjustments to repositioning the door.
How to fix a faulty latch on a screen door 1.
Screen door lock broken.
Some screen doors have no clearance at all.
Unscrew the lock from the door and remove the locking mechanism.
Pry up on it until it comes loose and remove it.
Tighten the screws on all of the hinges with a screwdriver.
Clean the rest of the lock and lubricate it with grease.
Cover the latch plate with masking tape.
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They work fine if you have room between the sliding door and the screen door.
Rub colored chalk on the outer edge of the door latch.
Tap the end of a chisel under the door stop on the striker side of the jamb.
If thats the case it still might be possible to replace the mortise style lock that was originally built into the door.
Tighten the hinge screws and then try adjusting the strike plate by loosening its screws and shifting it slightly.