Hi all,
Our door has two problems:
1, Since moving into the property about 5 months ago, the door has been tricky to lock, you had to lift up the handle to locate the hooks (I think thats what they are called) prior to being able to lock the door. , This is normal, but you have to put a lot of leverage upwards to enable the door to lock. Im concerned my partner is going to snap the handle off as sometimes she really gives it some...lol Any ideas what to check and or adjust?
2, This weekend, struggling to insert key into lock form outside only, needs a realy good wiggle and push to get it in, but locks ok, tried two keys, both same. Im concerned we could end up locking our selfs out if we cant get key in. Does it sound like a broken barrel? how easy are these to replace? any other ideas?
Ive fitted Upvc doors and windows in the past, but never needed to replace locks etc so this bits new to me, and thaught it best to check first before I take out the "BIG" hammer to the job...
Thanks in advance
M.A.
Our door has two problems:
1, Since moving into the property about 5 months ago, the door has been tricky to lock, you had to lift up the handle to locate the hooks (I think thats what they are called) prior to being able to lock the door. , This is normal, but you have to put a lot of leverage upwards to enable the door to lock. Im concerned my partner is going to snap the handle off as sometimes she really gives it some...lol Any ideas what to check and or adjust?
2, This weekend, struggling to insert key into lock form outside only, needs a realy good wiggle and push to get it in, but locks ok, tried two keys, both same. Im concerned we could end up locking our selfs out if we cant get key in. Does it sound like a broken barrel? how easy are these to replace? any other ideas?
Ive fitted Upvc doors and windows in the past, but never needed to replace locks etc so this bits new to me, and thaught it best to check first before I take out the "BIG" hammer to the job...
Thanks in advance
M.A.