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Pella sliding door lock not working.
Pry off the plastic covers loosen the screws and slide the strikes up or down a few millimeters.
2 test the operation of the sliding door a.
The door might be difficult to latch and release if the strikes are misaligned.
If the lock does not align with the strike go to step e then return to step b.
Repairing the locking mechanism on a pella sliding door step 1.
Flip the lock lever on the side of the door down so that it extends the door latch out of the door.
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.
Make sure the door slides easily and latches.
If there are any problems with the door travel recheck and adjust for plumb and square.
This sliding glass door lock was not working.
It did not latch shut.
Donations appreciated click in upper right corner info circle.
To unjam the deadbolt remove the latch side rail installation screws.
Open the pella sliding door enough so that you have room to stand and work between the door edge and the door.
This will loosen the tension on the deadbolt allowing it to retract and the door to open.
What can i do if my deadbolt is stuck or not working.
Pella does not have instructions readily available for fixing locked shut doors.
The storm door deadbolt and latch side rail are likely misaligned which can prevent the deadbolt from retracting.