This will loosen the tension on the deadbolt allowing it to retract and the door to open.
Pella sliding door lock not working.
The storm door deadbolt and latch side rail are likely misaligned which can prevent the deadbolt from retracting.
It did not latch shut.
Open the pella sliding door enough so that you have room to stand and work between the door edge and the door.
The door might be difficult to latch and release if the strikes are misaligned.
Pry off the plastic covers loosen the screws and slide the strikes up or down a few millimeters.
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Flip the lock lever on the side of the door down so that it extends the door latch out of the door.
To unjam the deadbolt remove the latch side rail installation screws.
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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.
It s an easy fix.
2 test the operation of the sliding door a.
Open and close the door a few times to check for proper operation.
Pella does not have instructions readily available for fixing locked shut doors.
What can i do if my deadbolt is stuck or not working.
Repairing the locking mechanism on a pella sliding door step 1.
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.