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Default Problem with Schlage door lock

Spray the heck out of it with silicone spray while turning the knob back and
forth.

"Nosmo King" wrote in message
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Hi. I have recently developed a problem with a couple of Schlage locksets

on
my external doors. The spring loaded latch will not automatically

retract
when the door is being closed. I have taken it apart and do not see

anything
obviously wrong.

My door is equipped with a separate double cylinder deadbolt and the
residential knob/lever set. The round keyed knob is on the outside, and

the
lever handle is on the inside. The lever handle is not keyed, but has the
small piece you turn to lock/unlock the door.

When you try to close the door, the latch piece does not retract and the

door
will not close. You have to turn the knob/lever to get the latch to

retract,
in order to close the door.

Any suggestions for troubleshooting ?

Thanks.