Loose Hinges

One of the most common problems with a door is that its hinges become loose which causes issues when trying to open or close the door. This typically does not affect the lock or the handle but if it is not fixed it can cause issues over time. If no damage has been done to the lock of the door it can usually be fixed by adjusting a few screws, making sure the door pins are correctly all the way in, or using wooden wedges to fix the spacing of the door and the frame before fixing the hinges. Typically these types of repairs can be done at home with the help of the internet, but continued use of the door if it is not fixed can lead to bigger issues down the road.

Rusty Hinges

While talking about hinges, rusty hinges can be another reason why you are having problems opening or closing your door. If door hinges are not kept clean and oiled they can start to rust and seize up. Rusty hinges are likely going to need to be replaced to prevent needing to cut the door or the frame later down the road. Making sure that your hardware is taken care of properly can prevent rusting issues.

Swelling

Another common problem with doors would be swelling. It is often a problem affecting mostly untreated wood doors during humid conditions. Usually some force will open a swollen door but doing so can cause damage to the door frame. Another annoying thing is once a swollen door is finally open it will be almost impossible to close again. Making sure your wooden door is treated, decorated, and painted properly can often help to avoid this particular issue. Often times the open edge of the door needs to be sanded down to allow it to close but in some cases the door hardware will also need to be realigned or replaced to make an effective door repair. Making sure that your door is treated with the proper things before being installed can help prevent this, but also looking into a different type of door could help if you experience humid conditions a lot.

Door Frame

The door frame itself could also be why you are having issues opening or closing your door. If the frame is swollen, broken, or even cracked it can hinder the performance of your door. If the frame is damaged around the hinges it can cause the hinges to come away from the frame which will cause alignment problems. If a door frame is simply swollen it can prevent a door from opening or closing. Making sure that you thoroughly check your door frame for breaks, cracks, and that it has been properly treated can help prevent and issues down the road.

Door handles and locks

Door handles and locks are also prone to experience failures. This is because they are the most stressed points of a door. Door handles can sometimes even break off, revealing the spindle mechanism inside, or they can fail internally where the mechanism cannot work at all. Either way the handle will need replacing. Some handles are easy to replace only needing to screw in two to three screws, while others may need a professional to come in to replace it for you. Door locks are something that can fail in a multitude of ways. The key can break off inside the lock, the lock itself can seize up and fail to work, parts of the locking mechanism can break internally over time, and the teeth on the key can also wear down causing it to no longer push the locking pins into the correct positions. Lock failures typically need to be repaired by a professional as doing it yourself can cause more damage to the lock or to the door.

Though this was short and sweet, we hope that these common problems and how to fix them helped! For professional door repair company, contact us at Newton doors installation.