D.M.Chapman wrote...



Our front door has been getting harder to unlock recently - I've changed
the eurolock barrel and it's made no difference and as far as I can see,
the door hasn't dropped enough to be causing the issue.

Given that, I'm pondering changing the entire mechanism.

Anyone have any experience of fitting the repair kit from toolstation?

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p93545

I'm assuming UPVC doors are all much the same, and that should fit ok?

No!


Anything to watch for?

An exact replacement is necessary for security and correct function.

There are as many lock assemblies as there are fish in the sea, well, it
seems like that at times.

The lock assembly/set used is determined by the profile used by the
manufacturer. Even if you replaced the entire setup i.e. lock, cams,
keeps and striker, you would have to ensure that it fitted your profile.

Find a local security lock specialist who supplies lock assemblies and
take yours along. It is likely they will have an exact replacement or
can order one.

Don't delay as, if the lock breaks in the closed position, you might
have a very expensive job on your hands.

A picture of your lock assembly would help as I do have a few different
lock sets in my workshop.
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Ilene