All you need to replace your old upvc mechanism with a new central gearbox is a screw driver or drill and a spare 5 minutes.
How to remove upvc door lock mechanism.
Broken upvc door lock mechanism.
Especially if you can t get a locksmith to come out to fix your broken door you may have to be stuck in your home until you can get someone out to fix your door.
Once the handles are off make sure to store them and the screws safely.
How to open the door.
Next once the cylinder is loose pull it out of the socket it s in and take the key out.
Giving an insight into what to do with a faulty upvc door locking mechanism or patio door locking strip.
To change a upvc door lock start by unscrewing the retaining screw which is located on the faceplate on the side of the door.
First you need to remove the handles so locate how many screws are holding them in place and remove them usually two or three but always double check if the handle isn t coming away freely there may be an extra screw you missed.
How to remove and replace a upvc multipoint locking mechanism.
It can be quite a scary thought when your front or back doors stop locking correctly.