There are number of reasons why a door or a window lock will need repairing if it is broken or damaged, you will either be able to repair the problem or you might need a lock replacement. Our advice is to contact M.S. LOCKSMITH LTD who will be able to advise you on the best solution.
Door and window locks are commonly found on your common domestic home front & back doors, and also can be found on french and patio doors.
M.S. LOCKSMITH LTD will deal with the below problems on a daily basis and will help you:
1. The Lock is Jammed/Stuck
There are commonly two problems
This problem is usually indicative of one of two things but can be a combination of both, the two main mechanical parts to door are the euro profile cylinder lock and the locking mechanism.
2. KEY DOES NOT GO ALL THE WAY IN OR WILL NOT TURN
If the key doesn’t go into the lock cylinder (sometimes called euro lock) all the way in, or the key will go in and not turn usually this is a euro cylinder failure. So this part needs to be replaced once the door has been opened.
REASON FOR THIS
Common reasons this happens are usually because the euro lock worn, a cheap lock has been fitted, the key has been left on the inside , or general wear and tear.
REASON FOR THIS
A new lock cylinder will be required if the euro lock is worn. We recommend an EVVA 3KS PLUS Anti Snap Cylinder
Anti Snap Cylinder EVVA 3KS PLUS
3. KEY GOES IN AND TURNS
If the key goes into the euro lock & turns anti clockwise (unlock) one complete turn and the door won’t open this is usually a sign that the locking mechanism has failed .
Common reasons this usually happens are: door and frame does not fitting correctly or are out of alignment or possibly that the door is slammed constantly.
4. Door Won’t Shut Close
REASON FOR THIS
It’s commonly caused by either the strike receiver for latch part of lock not being adjusted correctly or having worked loose and then not being set correctly, or the door trim rubber has moved and is not sitting proper on door stopping the door from shutting correctly.
5. KEY GOES IN BUT HAVE TO JIGGLE UP AND DOWN
When key goes into euro profile cylinder but you have to jiggle or pull key up or down is usually a sign of badly cut keys or a faulty or worn european profile cylinder lock.
Can you replace the Lock without a Key ? A KEY IS USUALLY NEEDED
The reason which a key is usually needed to change a european profile cylinder lock is the cam on the lock needs to be in line with the euro lock body to remove from the door.
I DONT HAVE THE KEYS
If you have no keys and the euro cylinder retaining screw is removed in the usual way the euro lock won’t slide out as the cam is in the wrong position stopping the euro lock from being removed.
M.S. LOCKSMITH LTD can change the lock if you have no key by using an array of specialist tools & knowledge to align it in the correct position to remove the euro profile cylinder lock without damaging the door.
