I can unlock the door if i try a few times but the key has a difficult time turning as the deadbolt is sticky.
Sticky lock on front door.
Sticking door locks can be attributed to.
An effective front door lock keeps out burglars but when you find yourself struggling to enter your own home it may be time to adjust your lockset.
Each time you open it there is a little grab before it releases.
Fixing a few stubborn locks might involve disassembling cleaning and then reassembling the lock.
Ironically by cleaning and oiling them you can fix most locks in a matter of minutes.
In other cases it may be the wood door edge itself scuffing on the door frame.
My front door deadbolt lock is hard to unlock and open when i put the key in and turn.
We have been going through our garage door to get in the house because of this.
Many people put up with the aggravation of a sticking door lock for years.
How to fix a sticky lock.
In some instances you have a door that sticks along the strike area the metal part of the door frame where it meets the outermost edge of the door.
This occurs when dust dirt grime and other buildup accumulates on the internal.