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Deadbolt Stuck? Try This Before Replacing It
That should be enough to unjam the deadbolt, but if it's still sticking, move on to the next part of the lock. For the next ...
Until recently, deadbolt locks have been graded on a scale of 1 ... struggling to get the lock to align flush to the door, due in part to a spring mechanism on the mounting plate.