We replaced a storage entrance door lock for a customer in New Milford, NJ after the door became difficult to close and lock. The customer reported ongoing problems with the hardware, including a loose knob and a latch that no longer lined up correctly with the strike plate.
Having trouble locking your storage room, home or business? American Star Locksmith provides door lock services in New Milford and throughout Bergen County. Call us at (201) 613-2700 to arrange service. We are licensed, bonded and insured.
Replacing the Lock and Correcting the Latch Alignment
During our inspection, we found that the existing lock was poorly fitted and unsuitable for this storage entrance door. The latch was under unnecessary pressure, which had contributed to wear inside the mechanism. We recommended replacing the hardware with a properly fitted keyed-entry cylindrical knob lock.
We removed the old knob and latch, then cleaned and inspected the existing door preparation. We installed a new satin nickel keyed knob lock and adjusted the latch and strike plate to align correctly when the door closed.
After installation, we tested the door repeatedly from both sides. We checked that the knob turned smoothly, the latch engaged properly, and the key locked and unlocked the door without resistance.
The replacement resolved the locking and closing problems, leaving the customer with a smooth-operating lock better suited to the storage entrance.
Does your door knob feel loose, or does the latch fail to catch when you close the door? Call American Star Locksmith at (201) 613-2700 for mobile locksmith service in New Milford, NJ. We can inspect the hardware and recommend a suitable repair or replacement.







