Questions and Answers for Master Lock Adjustable Door Security Bar, 27-1/2 in. to 42 in.

A:  My family recommend security door bar and I purchase one like it. I would recommend to my friends and co-workers.

A:  Great grip

A:  I didn’t install it on a carpet floor

A:  It works really good. This is a great product I will definitely buy another

A:  It does well. I have mine on a rug, it has a rubber bottom so it grips no matter what the surface.

A:  The grip on carpet is excellent.

A:  No

A:  This bar is to be used propped against a door for added security, with also a recommendation to lock the door knob and or deadbolt. This bar is not tested for the force or application you have referenced.

A:  Hello. This door bar is intended to work on most surfaces, including carpet. We do not recommend use on a rug or mat.

A:  Yes - the yoke (fork) will be placed underneath the handle at the base

A:  Yes

A:  Thank you for your recent inquiry with The Home Depot. The Master Lock 27-1/2 in. to 42 in. Adjustable Steel Door Security Bar is not available in store and can only be order online. That is the reason you are unable to check store inventory for it. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the future.

A:  It should work if the door and lock set are of the modern, standard design.

A:  Yes, I certainly hope so! I have them on my doors every night!!!

A:  Yes, if the handle's stem fits into the Yoke's opening, it will brace the door just fine. If you have trouble with this advice, talk to one of the department technician, they can provide more information.

A:  I believe so. The scoop is really just to have a way to go underneath a door knob of any kind I suppose. It doesn’t fit snug. That’s the best I can tell you.

A:  Yes it does! I have all lever handles and it rests just perfectly on the neck of them.

A:  In swing only. Nice xtra security

A:  Yes if you take off the top made for door handles it will fit in any sliding door

A:  This is not designed to do anything for a door that opens outward. It is specifically designed to resist attempts to force a door open in the direction that it swings (ie, inward) by means such as kicking or ramming. If the door opens out but the bar is on the inside, it will provide little, if any, advantage.

A:  I’m not sure it will work for non slider doors. It has to be tightly secured between the door jam and the slider door to work.

A:  Yes, I purchased this lock 3 years ago when I moved to a new state. I have used it every night since, you won’t regret this purchase. It can secure any door with a handle or knob.

A:  Yes my doors swing outwards as well.

A:  yes.

A:  They do not work on doors that swing outward. They are meant to keep someone from opening the door to come into your home.

A:  As long as there’s a doorknob I don’t see why not.

A:  Doors with a KNOB that swing in works fine. Not sure how it would work on swing out doors since it is meant to prevent a pushing force.

A:  Check to see if the hole is drilled out evenly if not put a small round file in there and file it a little bit before you try to readjust the bar in pop the pin through. The pen is working properly if it works in all the other holes so it must be the whole itself

A:  Try to use a pair of needle nose pliers or something similar in nature

A:  Not sure about that one mine works fine.

A:  bought it for my daughter who lives out of state.

A:  Rotate the tube 180 degrees then it will work as designed. I had the same problem initially.

A:  Its my understanding this can hold up to 400lbs of weight. So if the hurricane has less force than a 400lbs pressure, then yes it will work & hold the door from opening.

A:  Yes it's good for that purpose as well.

A:  It is very strong and if properly wedged under the door knob will keep your door firmly closed. Much more so than just a door lock alone.I had it on tile but I suppose it would also work on carpet. This is a very sturdy device. easy to adjust. I also use when I'm traveling by car in motel rooms, which always have weak door closures.

A:  Yes it's good to use for hurricanes as well.

A:  Yes, please see my other post on proper positioning.

A:  I haven't had to use during a storm yet

A:  Yes. When used properly it will resist almost any force that doesn't cause severe damage to door.

A:  Wow that is scary. Actually these are incredible and work perfectly and I have turned a few friends into them too.but category 3 4 or 5 winds I just dont know. I might make another suggestion. Do you have a storm door? If not home depot has a great selection and they install.that might be what you need.and you could use both a new storm door and this as double security.

A:  it should work to secure the door.

A:  I have never been in a hurricane Praise the Lord, but if pushed against the floor real firm, it might hold back high winds and seeping water but if psunami type waters and winds happen, just like it washes most buildings, cars and things away, I don't know that this would do much good. If I lived around hurricane weather, I would either move, lol or just leave until it is over and hope and pray for the best concerning my home and belongings.