Removal of the two types of locks is similar in many ways so here is a convenient step by step guide to show you how to remove the door lock from a storm door.
How to change storm door lock.
Some door locks use deadbolt locks to secure them while other storm doors use a lock where the key plug is part of the handle used to open the door.
Push the striker and lock bolt from the door by sticking the screwdriver into the door face hole and pushing it toward the edge of the door.
The handle spindle and lock tumbler are attached to the outside plate and will pull away with it.
Grasp the handles on either side of the door and pull out gently.
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How to replace the lock and hardware on a storm door.
If the handle is loose or the mortise lock is worn out and doesn t lock anymore it s time to replace the hardware on your storm door.
The inside handle will drop away.
Here is a quick diy guideline for replacing the mortise latch and lockset on a storm door.