Fix Jeld-Wen Sliding Glass Door that Won't Latch or Lock
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- Опубликовано: 9 сен 2024
- When I installed my Jeld-Wen sliding glass door, the locking mechanism wouldn't engage, and it appears to be a common problem. I’ll show you a quick and easy method to fix a Jeld-Wen patio door that won’t latch or lock. If the sliding glass door latch is sticking, spray some silicone lubricant spray into the latch or lock to lubricate it so it operates smoothly.
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Ours patio door is a double sliding door Jeld-Wen. A side we never opened was not locking and we never knew. Our son was cleaning that side in an inspired moment, and noticed when he was finished the left side would not lock but looked like was locked. It still opened when it showed in the locking position. I found your video and made a slight adjustment to the screws on the striker plate, after viewing how the lock works. The benefit to us was your careful explanation of the lock itself. Can you imagine the door was unlocked for almost 3 years when we thought it was fine. Thanks for your video, makes us feel safer now! 3 years of false secutity!
I'm glad you discovered it wasn't truly locking. Now, you're safer. You're welcome, and thank you. ;)
Worked for Home Depot's MP Doors too. Thank you for this video and shame on these manufacturers for not making better locks. This should never be an issue with a door
I'm so thankful that I found this video I appreciate how you are helping others with the same issue with the slide door you are a life saver and I wish you well much love and respect.
You're welcome, Ryann, and thank you for one of the most thoughtful and moving comments I've received on my channel. I'm so pleased my video helped you. Love and respect back.
My lousy handyman installed this and told me he has this same jeld wen sliding door and you need to latch halfway then close the doors then fully latch. 😅 Just want to chime in that by adjusting ghe latch height and strike i was able to make them latch properly without two separate latch action. Search for jeld wen door latch adjustment. The company puts out the how to videos I just followed those.
I had exactly the same problem. By engaging lock about half way ( like you said) it worked perfectly. I did try move the strike and whenI moved it about 1/16 inch it worked normally. If I moved it 1/4 inch it would not latch.
Thank you! This has been driving me crazy...and such an easy fix😊
You're welcome, Sylvia. It drove me crazy too until I figured out how to work around the glitch. I'm glad it helped you.
Omggggggg thank youuuu!!! It worked, I was so scared going to bed. And my slide door wouldn’t lock. You are a life saver
Ms. Stewart, you're welcome! I'm so glad the video helped you and helped make you feel safer.
Such a useful tip. Saved a phone call to maintenance 👍👍
Thank you for the comment. I'm glad the video helped you.
Thank you! Bought a house last summer that has this door. Finally got sick of constantly fiddling with it and found your video last night. I had taken the strike plate off, turned the adjustment screw a million times and this addressed it perfectly.
You're welcome, montanaxv1! Your comment brought a smile to my face, and I'm glad the video helped you.
@@frugaldiy1 why is the lock like this? I tried everything and it just wouldn't work. Who designed it to work this way? It's mind boggling.
I'm not sure who thought this lock "thing" was or is a good idea. It's shameful. The lock issue turned me away from Jeld-Wen altogether.
Thank you thank you !! I had the same problem but that’s the solution I found and this helped confirm I wasn’t going crazy haha
You're welcome!
Worked like a charm, thank you!!!
I'm glad to hear that. ;)
it's a terrible locking mechanism. Mine was brand new...I took it apart and it fell to the bottom of inside the door. have to buy a new one with a key and I am sure it will work poorly too, but this shows me some insight, thanks
You're welcome, mreunome. I agree with you-- it's a terrible and defective locking mechanism. It's been that way for years, and the manufacturer hasn't fixed it. That tells me more about the company than it''s product.
excellent explanation 😀
Thank you, Paul. I hop the video helped you. Happy DIYing!
Omg just found this video - thanks so much for posting this! It’s a total lifesaver (and frustration reducer 😂). Much appreciated and happy holidays!
You're welcome. Glad it helped. ;)
OMG, you are a life saver!! Thank you!!
You're welcome, Regan. I'm glad the video helped you.
Super. Mine worked. Thank you so much.
You're welcome, Nutan. Thank you. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.
Thank you soooo much…incredible..easy fix with this assist.
You're welcome, Donna.
Thank you for this.
You're welcome, Floor Seats. I hope the video helps you.
Wow! I have a Super cheap/generic slider from Home Depot. Latch worked great for a year? Till it didn't. Been using a piece of wood to lock it at night. It's definitely a case of the strike being a tad too low. I see hit marks on it.
When latch starts to come out it's 'higher' than when it's in middle position - sticking out. Just by a tad.
Good work around till I get to that. Frankly I might try shaving or dremmeling it a tad. Thank you
Wow, Thank you for your helpful video!!!🙏🙏🙏. That’s probably what we need to do with the lock at our Rental. We’ll try that tomorrow. God Bless you!
Gee, you are more than welcome and thank you for your kind words. I hope it works for you. Take good care of yourself.
Thank you Frug ...maybe that feature is so you wont be locking it everytime you go thru and close it. ...but they could've told us😂
Funny! You're welcome, Billy. Frug
Girl, you the boom. Thank you for posting this. Is this in the instillation manual for this type of door. Move into a Townhome rental, landlord didn't tell me how to lock patio door.
Oh, Regina, you make me laugh! Hilarious! You're welcome. Yep, I too installed a Jeld-Wen sliding glass door and couldn't get the darn thing to latch or lock, UNTIL, I found a workaround to Jeld-Wen's poor engineering. Shameful, it is.
If a door has this problem is it installed incorrectly? Or is it designed this way?
Thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️
You're welcome, Olesja. I wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas.
I had the same issue and used the same fix until the key broke off on the lock. Now the replacement key lock won’t work properly either 🤦♀️
So can the locking mechanism be replaced to resolve this “feature “?
Imagine being chased in a horror movie and you had no clue how to close this pos mechanism?
jason, I imagine it can be, like most. But, the mechanism may be proprietary to Jeld-Wen so you'd be buying the same problem.
Ridiculous that Jeld-Wen didn’t figure there was an issue before manufacturing these. 🤨
I agree.
Mine wont UNLOCK..
This didn't help at all.. bc u know not all sliding doors look like this.. I need help with a sliding door that's a little older.. not old. But it doesn't look brand new like these.. and I'm not saying it's broken bc it's old, its not that old. It's the lock that every time I close it and tried to slide the lock upwards, it won't budge it's like it's jammed, I looked inside the lock and it just won't go in, the thingy that's in the wall that I'm suppose to put the lock in, it won't go in. it's like it's the wrong size or something.. the lock keeps hitting it instead of going in. It's dumb idk how to explain it. But I don't think they built it right. Also the lock like yours on the sliding door.. it doesn't stick out.. it stays in the sliding door. It's supposed to worked while in the sliding door. That's how it was suppose to be built. But that's not the problem, it just won't go inside the hatch, it keeps hitting it instead. When it's open, it will go up all the way, but when it's closed it won't go up at all. It just won't move.
Did the door latch and lock properly at one point? Is this problem recent?
@@frugaldiy1 I don't know cause it used to be my aunt's house, but when she passed away it became me and my family's house and it was already not working for a long time. And Yes it's still not working. If you have any socials I can like send a short clip of it not working? Show u how it works
@@angel-od1cc I don't have any way to receive a video from you. Maybe this will help you. The metal plate on the door frame side (the "thingy that's on the wall") is where the latch and lock engages to. Sometimes, the rollers at the bottom of the sliding door panel become worn out or just need to be adjusted. Worn or out-of-adjustment rollers can cause the throw latch/lock on the slider to "hit" the metal plate rather than engage into it.
So, I'd try simply adjusting the rollers at the bottom of the slider. To do this, locate the LOWER screws on each side of the slider at the bottom of the door and on the side of the panel frame. Use a Phillips-head screw driver to adjust the slider--turn the screws clockwise to raise the slider panel and turn the screws counterclockwise to lower the panel. The rollers will move up and down as you turn the screws to adjust the panel by raising it and lowering it. It may take a little time, but your goal is to raise or lower the slider panel until the latch/locking mechanism engages into the metal plate.
I think adjusting the rollers will solve your problem. I hope this helps.
@@frugaldiy1 Thank you! I will definitely try this out.
Looks like poor design since it comes out on an angle higher than when halfway engaged. They should come out straight and raise up.
I agree.