Hello World! Welcome Friends! Got a door in your home that’s hard to open? There are a few possible reasons why the door could be stuck. Fortunately, in most cases, it’s an easy fix. This post explains more on how to fix a stuck door.
Check the Hinges
First, it could be worth checking the hinges. Have they seized up due to lack of lubrication? Adding some WD40 could be an easy fix. Alternatively, you may find that there is lots of dirt and dust trapped in the hinges. Cleaning the hinges and the space between the frame and door could possibly make your door easier to open.
While checking hinges, you should also check that the screws haven’t come loose and that the door hasn’t become misaligned. If the door no longer fits the frame properly, it could start to rub against the frame. Secure any loose hinges to help the door fit properly in the frame again.
Check the Strike Plate
A loose strike plate may also be the cause of a stuck door. This is the metal plate on the door frame into which the latch sits when the door is closed. The strike plate may be sticking out slightly, making the door tricky to open and close. Screwing it back into place could be a simple fix.
You should also make sure that the door is properly aligned with the strike plate. If the door is hanging too low in the frame, you may find that you have to lift in order to get the latch into the strike plate. This is likely to be a case of a misaligned door rather than a strike plate problem, however there are cases where you may be able to fix it by moving the strike plate slightly up the frame.
Plane Down the Door
Temperature changes along with moisture can cause doors and frames to swell. This could have caused the door to become stuck against the frame.
Planing down the door or side of the frame may be necessary. You can do this by using a wood planer. Consider the fact that you may have to remove and reinstall the strike plate when planing down the frame.
Consider Other Causes
There are other possible reasons that a door may be stuck – some of which could be a bit more serious. If there are cracks in the walls around the frame, it’s possible that your home could be experiencing some subsidence. This can cause walls to move, resulting in door frames becoming askew and doors no longer being able to open or close properly. Investing in foundation repair may be necessary to prevent further shifting.
A termite problem could also cause a door or frame to swell. There will usually be other telltale signs in these cases such as small holes in the door or frame or a lack of weight/hollowness to the door or frame. The door and frame may need to be replaced in these cases, and the termite problem will need to be tackled.
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