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The Medway Handyman

A.Lee wrote:
wrote:
I have a problem with my garage door lock. It is a conventional up
and over garage door.
However now when I unlock the handle the handle will not turn 90
degrees to the right as it normally does
for moving the bars behind the door. So my guess is the lock part
isn't working.
How can I fix this?

If it isnt turning, and oil sprayed into the keyhole doesnt work, then
it is new lock time usually.
£15 upwards, depending on which type of lock.

It is the only access into the garage. Should I drill out the lock
part of the handle to release the handle?

If no other access, then yes.

Easier to drill the fixing bolts if you can see them or guesstimate where
they are. A neighbours garage prolly has the same make of lock so you could
have a look at the inside.

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Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk