When a residential door or kitchen appliance door refuses to close fully when you push against the latch, the obstruction is typically caused by a misaligned strike plate or latch hook that hits the frame edge instead of entering the receiver pocket, a jammed spring mechanism inside the latch assembly, or warped framing due to structural settling or heat exposure. You can troubleshoot door alignments easily using basic hand tools. You can verify that your corrective action is successful when realigning the strike plate, clearing out trapped debris, or lubricating a sticky spring mechanism allows the latch bolt or hook to enter the pocket smoothly and close completely.
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