UPVC door lock repair

[D.M.Chapman]

Our front door has been getting harder to unlock recently - I've changed the eurolock barrel and it's made no difference and as far as I can see, the door hasn't dropped enough to be causing the issue.

Given that, I'm pondering changing the entire mechanism.

Anyone have any experience of fitting the repair kit from toolstation?

'm assuming UPVC doors are all much the same, and that should fit ok?

Anything to watch for?

Cheers,

Darren

[The Medway Handyman]

I haven't and I'd like to know more. If you have a go, can you post the results here please?

[D.M.Chapman]

Damn - I thought you'd be the most likely to have used it :)

Will let you know if I fit one (or fail to fit one!).

Day off on Wednesday - might have a go then

Darren

[Andrew Gabriel]

Does it make any difference if you operate the lock with the door open, as opposed to closed?

[ss]

Dont know about repair kit but does it lock/unlock ok when the door is open as some doors have a few parts that can be adjusted.

[D.M.Chapman]

Nope, still jams up at times. Whatever is broken/breaking/knackered is in the door...

Darren

[D.M.Chapman]

Nope, the problem is in the door somewhere. A kit that replaces all the moving bits for 50 quid appeals :-)

Darren

[ss]

Ok the kit may be a quick option but I would be inclined to take the complete mechanism off the door and see how it operates `off door` Personally I wouldnt want to replace anything until I got to what was actually causing it. More so me cause spending £50 doesnt appeal :-(

[The Natural Philosopher]

yes. The door can be opened and cant be closed if you lock it with the door open

[PeterC]

More options here:

need to get the exact match for various dimensions: key to handle, 'backset' (from plate to key/handle, number of rollers/mushrooms (mushrooms can be replaced by rollers - mushroom keeps don't seem to be availabe now, but roller keeps are OK for them, so it's not critical). I've usually found that things labelled as "universal" are from another universe.

[Ilene D'over]

No!

An exact replacement is necessary for security and correct function.

There are as many lock assemblies as there are fish in the sea, well, it seems like that at times.

The lock assembly/set used is determined by the profile used by the manufacturer. Even if you replaced the entire setup i.e. lock, cams, keeps and striker, you would have to ensure that it fitted your profile.

Find a local security lock specialist who supplies lock assemblies and take yours along. It is likely they will have an exact replacement or can order one.

Don't delay as, if the lock breaks in the closed position, you might have a very expensive job on your hands.

A picture of your lock assembly would help as I do have a few different lock sets in my workshop.

[Mr Pounder]

You could try blasting graphite power down all of the linkages. It's messy. B&Q don't sell it, cheap off the net though.

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