Patio Door Locking Mechanism Broken

I m not sure if it is a door issue or a latch issue.
Patio door locking mechanism broken. Open the sliding door just one inch so that light just. You might try the same trick that worked with the anderson door since it sounds like the locking mechanism works in the same way but i do not know that it will work. 800 223 4873 s you might try that. Remove these two screws and gently pull out the latch mechanism and its cartridge.
Normally a glass sliding door will have a standard pin tumbler variety that can be found in any regular door. Most of the time this happens when the patio door is not 100 percent aligned with the side jamb or door frame. I do not want to buy a new patio door if this is a simple fix. Even the most handy diy enthusiast can t claim to be quite so competent when it comes to home door lock repair problems.
Other patio door parts. Check to make sure whether the latch is already broken or if it can still be repaired. Locks are fiddly tricky contraptions that don t take kindly to being poked about and breaking one permanently can. The fix clips that hold the panels in place often get broken or get lost.
Two screws on the end of the door secure the latch. The mechanics of the lock have broken leaving the top section of the door completely. Here s the company phone number that s listed on the website. Any help or advise is greatly appreciated.
If you live in a windy area place a heavy object against the door or use tape to keep it from opening up after you ve removed the lock. Unfortunately with these types it is fairly common for debris to get inside and jam the mechanism. If the pella sliding door does not lock tightly onto the strike plate on the edge of the door frame it creates an avenue for drafts to enter the room and for room air to be lost to the outside. You also might want to add or replace a keylock on the outside so you can open your patio door with a door key.
Unlike other home improvement task or quick fix jobs trying to repair a door lock on the spot could leave you in a lot more trouble than you started with. And i d feel awful if you tried the same approach and it ruined your door. That includes pella s selection of sliding patio doors. In addition to patio door handles handles there are other bits and pieces that often need replacing on patio doors.