The storm door deadbolt and latch side rail are likely misaligned which can prevent the deadbolt from retracting.
Pella sliding door lock not working.
Make sure the door slides easily and latches.
It s an easy fix.
It did not latch shut.
Each case of stuck door can have its own challenges and solutions due to the variety of factors that can contribute to this type of situation and because of the many different door designs door hardware and door functions.
Pella does not have instructions readily available for fixing locked shut doors.
The door might be difficult to latch and release if the strikes are misaligned.
To unjam the deadbolt remove the latch side rail installation screws.
This will loosen the tension on the deadbolt allowing it to retract and the door to open.
If the lock does not align with the strike go to step e then return to step b.
Flip the lock lever on the side of the door down so that it extends the door latch out of the door.
2 test the operation of the sliding door a.
Repairing the locking mechanism on a pella sliding door step 1.
Open and close the door a few times to check for proper operation.
Pry off the plastic covers loosen the screws and slide the strikes up or down a few millimeters.
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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.
If there are any problems with the door travel recheck and adjust for plumb and square.
What can i do if my deadbolt is stuck or not working.