To change a upvc door lock start by unscrewing the retaining screw which is located on the faceplate on the side of the door.
How to change yale lock on upvc door.
My step by step video shows how to change a euro lock cyliner euro cylinder locks are now notorious for being easy to break in through.
How to change a upvc door lock.
When adjusted correctly they can ensure that your door will last a longer as it won t be dropping so rapidly.
Then insert the key into the lock and turn it about 10 degrees to line up the inner latch of the lock with the body of the lock.
A video tutorial on how to replace a full length door lock on a upvc or composite door.
You might be pleasantly surprised.
How to change a upvc door lock.
Re assembling a barrel or yale lock re assembling the lock is now a direct reversal of the procedure you used to dismantle it.
A handle set these sit on each side of the door and are used to operate the latch and the locking mechanism bolts.
I ve bought another lock cylinder which is the same size as the old one and i ve undone the screw on the edge of the door but can t get the old lock cylinder to slide out.
Next once the cylinder is loose pull it out of the socket it s in and take the key out.
Push the new cylinder or barrel back through the door and screw it to the back plate using the long screws you took out.
Hinges these are often overlooked and are an important component of a upvc door.
One of the kids has lost the only key with have for the porch door so it s now permanently unlocked.
Since this material cannot take drilling and chiseling try the yale lock night latch for your upvc door.