Cephus
Member
Not quite a remodel question, but this is an ancient lock that's been on my front door forever. Last night, we locked the lock as always and inside, the whole lock exploded. Now the door is locked closed and cannot be opened. I removed the lock from the front and back and inside, the bit that retracts the tongue is free, it is no longer attached. There is nothing to turn to retract the tongue. I removed the hinge pins to see if I could pull the door and the door is wedged in place, it will not move at all.
So how do I get the door open so I can replace the lock? Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
So how do I get the door open so I can replace the lock? Any suggestions greatly appreciated.