Replacing Cylinder Lock Upvc Door

Plastic is used to make doors and is most commonly called a upvc door these types of doors usually use cylinders.

Replacing cylinder lock upvc door.

We stock the most popular upvc door locks from over the last 30 years. There are several types of cylinder locks. Euro cylinder locks 178 products euro cylinder locks are the most common profile design used predominantly on upvc doors throughout europe in both commercial and domestic properties. A basic euro cylinder lock replacement for a upvc door lock will cost from 20 and will be cheaper to replace than a high security anti snap cylinder.

Multipoint locks have been primarily used on upvc doors although occasionally and more recently they re being fitted to timber and composite doors. Open the door insert key to unlock and open the door. The key should be left in the lock. What tools are needed to replace a upvc door lock.

Only remove the key from the lock once the retaining screw is secured back into place. With a barrel lock it s the cylinder that allows the locking and unlocking of a door. Euro cylinder locks are widely used on upvc doors both replacement external doors and conservatories and are often used on other modern doors. Pull out the cylinder turn the key while apply slight pressure to the opposite end of the cylinder.

If you install a basic cylinder the security of your door will be considered basic as the whole mechanism can. Replacing a euro cylinder lock may be necessary because a set of keys have been lost or you have moved to a new property and want to be confident that there are no keys unaccounted for. All that s required to replace your existing euro cylinder lock is a single screwdriver and the replacement lock. The head of the screw should be visible under the latch on edge of door.

If you are new to buying replacement door lock mechanisms for upvc doors please take some time to view our identifying guide. An anti snap cylinder will cost from 50 to replace the price will vary on brand and standard of cylinder being changed. Test the lock by turning the key both right and left a few times and gently tug on the key when it is turned to both. As you do so the cam will line up with the rest of the lock and you will be able to slide the cylinder out towards yourself.

Remove fixing bolt cylinder is held in place by a long threaded bolt screw.