How to change a rim cylinder lock.
How to change a front door lock uk.
Place the key in the lock and gently pull it towards you as you turn it to the left 10 o clock or right 2 o clock positions to align the cam.
The screws may be obscured by the door handle so you may need to turn the handle to reach the screws.
Both doorknobs should come loose from the door when you remove the screws.
The price to replace a lock depends on the type of lock brand security standard and if any call out charges are included in the cost.
5 lever mortice deadlock conforming to bs3621 more secure type of front door lock back door lock.
How to change a euro cylinder lock.
How to change a upvc door lock.
How to change a mortice lock.
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.
Use our handy how to videos to learn how to change mortice rim cylinder and euro cylinder locks.
Step 4 insert the new cylinder into the lock and replace the fixing screw.
First remove the old door lock by unscrewing the doorknob on the inside of the door.
A 5 lever mortice deadlock conforming to bs3621 will have the british standard kitemark engraved on the faceplate of the lock and operates the same way as a standard 5 lever mortice deadlock.
When the cam is aligned the lock should slide out towards you.
As long as you have selected the correct size central gearbox you will have no difficulty in changing it over.