How To Fix A Push Bar Door Lock

This occurs when dust dirt grime and other buildup accumulates on the internal.

How to fix a push bar door lock.

Someone had turned the hex key counterclockwise. We at locktech24 7 provide re key service to all locks all push bars and all alarmed panic bar. Test that the push pad and cylinder are operational before proceeding. Slide the lock cylinder in from the front of the door and screw the backing ring into place.

At the same time when we service your push bar lock we lubricate the mechanism and maintain other parts of your push bar. Often they stick or break due to excessive pressure being placed on the door. That causes the knuckle in the panic bar to remain pulled inward in the direction of the door as you can see just above my hand. Push button door knobs are used throughout the home as a cheap way to lock interior doors.

Next install the chassis lock body onto the door as indicated. Sunday mornings we lock this door open by pushing the bar toward the door and turning a hex key clockwise in the hole shown. The lock on a push button knob is meant strictly for household privacy. When a push button door knob begins to fail it either needs greasing or complete replacement to fix.

This short video demonstrates how to lock and unlock a push bar panic bar crash bar or whatever you call it. After enough use you might find that your door lock has begun to stick making it difficult to put in turn or pull out your key.