HS118 uPVC door sticking lock fix (Do it yourself)

Fixing a sticking uPVC door lock. Another quick ‘Dad job’ for Haxby Shed.

[@ireneaddison1265]

Easy when you know how! ........ or when someone is kind enough to pass on their knowledge. Thanks. Much appreciated.

[@HaxbyShed]

Thanks Irene. I hope it was useful.

[@ireneaddison1265]

Lock fixed in five minutes! Didn't cost a penny. It's true what they say, "You can't change the world, but you can definitely change somebody's world in some small way" @@HaxbyShed

[@thesoundzband3451]

Thanks for this video I was nervous about dismantling just in case I couldn't get it back together but this video made it easy thanks.

[@HaxbyShed]

Thanks for the feedback,👍

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Overtime locks get a bit sticky. Great fix thanks for the video.

[@HaxbyShed]

My girls are often surprised (slightly embarrassed?) how easy some of these jobs are. Next time she will fix it herself. It's an investment on my part. If one of the others ask I'll point them to the video.

[@DaveWest-sf6pi]

brilliant. Front door key jammed when in open position. Followed these instructions, lubricated the lock unit and hey presto, the key does not jam. 5* video.

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi Dave, I'm glad it worked for you. Cheers

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Great job. We have had similar problems with those euro locks

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi GTB, just so many moving parts in multipoint locking. Most Eurolocks in use today need changing for the higher security unsnapable type. It's an easy swap. Cheers

[@jimiwills]

Seeing the inside of this unlocked the confidence to disassemble my front door lock, which wasn't locking. Ended up fixing it. Thanks

[@HaxbyShed]

Excellent Jim, thanks for the feedback. Cheers

[@deseast1267]

A good video it might also be worth checking/oiling the receiver mechanism on the other patios door as these can sometimes cause sticking of the 'hooks' where connect with the locking lugs.

[@HaxbyShed]

Good point Des, thank you. Cheers

[@hamiltonbradford8961]

This has worked brilliantly for us. Thank you for posting this

[@HaxbyShed]

You are welcome HB. Thanks for the feedback. Cheers

[@user-lv3qv9ow5v]

Great video. Really helpful today. i had a sticking door mechanism and no idea how to fix it. Watched this video which gave me the confidence to give it a try. 30 minutes later problem solved. I am useless at DIY so a very helpful video. thanks.

[@HaxbyShed]

That's great. I'm pleased it helped. Cheers

[@dannywilsher4165]

Thanks for sharing Paul!

[@HaxbyShed]

Cheers Danny.

[@TheKevinKitchen]

Thank you very much. Very helpful indeed. Best wishes Kevin

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi Kevin, thanks for the feedback. Cheers

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

A good job done Paul,,

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi Paul, I was going to put this in one of my Odd Jobs and Stickers videos but it just stood alone so well I thought I'd see how it does. Cheers

[@hoisin75]

Helped me immensely many thanks

[@HaxbyShed]

You are welcome Hoisin.

[@BOBBYNiO]

thank you so much for this it worked for me eventually!

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi Bobby, can be quite fiddly but often there is a way, with a bit of patience. Cheers

[@joestar4sho]

It worked. Thank you so much

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi Jude, I'm glad it was useful. Thanks for letting me know.

[@eoinbeakey]

Very helpful video, thank you!

[@HaxbyShed]

Thank you Eoin, glad it was useful. Cheers

[@frankward709]

Good video thanks Yeah I'm on more homeowners need to do this And we had our Commercial maintenance business Things like that when shows a homeowner how to do it. Some or real appreciative Others are just saying no I'll call you when it happens again thanks

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi Frank, thanks for the comment. Everyone puts their own value on their time and convenience. Busy lives and 1000 things to do between work and the school run, sometimes it's just one less thing to think about. But then if it's evening and the door won't lock then needs must. Cheers

[@danieljosefsson7007]

Thanks, have exactly the same door where locking started being difficult. Knew it would be simple to get the lock out, just didn't know how 😅. Very clear instructions. Thanks again!

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi Daniel, there are so many things we can do ourselves if somebody could just show us how. I learnt most of my skills that way. Probably best practice would be to use a dry lube like graphite power because oil can go dry and sticky over time but the graphite power can be a bit messy. It seems like you gave me a £2 Super Thanks - I've never had one before so that is absolutely a first for me and I'm very grateful thank you. Regards Paul

[@paulwaymondo7568]

Hi, my lock is only stiff when locking the actual door. any ideas ?

[@AquaPrince27]

You are a legend thank you

[@HaxbyShed]

Well thank you - first time I've been called that in a polite way. 😁

[@CraigLYoung]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@HaxbyShed]

You are welcome Craig. Cheers

[@harveysingh8690]

Thank you 😊 💓

[@HaxbyShed]

You are welcome Harvey.

[@MatthewTinker-au-pont-blanc]

I avoid oil on locks , I use graphite instead. Oil accumulates dust which will cause drag much sooner than graphite! 2B pencil lead works well!

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi Matthew, I cannot disagree of course but it was dry, dry, dry and they could not lock the door at night so I reached for the nearest lube this time. Cheers

[@PhillBirch]

Hi, I used to use graphite powder, but I now use a PTFE spray - the carrier fluid evaporates quickly and leaves the PTFE. I've not had any problems with this after a couple of years even on some things which are operated several times a day.

[@MatthewTinker-au-pont-blanc]

@@PhillBirch The great thing about graphite is as well as being dry, is it comes in handy pencils, easy to find, ecological and available! 6B are great, but the humble HB work well!

[@alexmitache1232]

😊

[@raygibbs9247]

@@MatthewTinker-au-pont-blanc Did you make some powder from the pencil lead by rubbing it on fine sandpaper and just tip it in the cylinder's keyhole?

[@cheapplayz_5244]

Hi this video is helpful although it’s the other door for me that is locked and won’t unlock and I can’t get the lock part out as there isn’t a screw there. Any tips ?

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi the other door is a bit more complicated. Basically both doors are the same but there is a plastic T section that screws onto the edge of the 2nd door. It includes the latch plate that the 1st door locks into. Basically you have to unscrew the T section from the edge of the 2nd door and that will reveal the screw which secures the 2nd lock. Cheers

[@metalworksmachineshop]

I love the Dad jobs.. as long as she doesnt call me every weekend to do a Dad job..

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi Doug, I have mixed feelings about Dad jobs. I'm happy to do them if they are really stuck or it saves them a fair bit of money. I'm not so keen if I think my goodwill is being abused. Dads are not just for chores...... I've plenty of other things to occupy me.

[@Gingeftw]

I have the same problem but on the other side, not the first opening door but the 2nd. Lock barrel locks and unlocks but the handle still feels like it’s locked? Any common faults? Cheers and great video

[@HaxbyShed]

Ah, we had something like that where the square hole in the lock mechanism had broken inside so the handle was not operating anything. On ours if you take off the handle plates there is a 2nd square hole which is the 'emergency operation' mech. If you can find that just put the square bar in to operate the lock, but then you will need a new lock mechanism if the normal square hole is bust. Just guessing, it might be that. Cheers

[@Gingeftw]

@@HaxbyShedthanks for the reply! Yeah I’ll have a look at that and let you know, just waiting for some warmer weather incase I can’t fix it and it won’t shut 😂

[@MrBillyconcarne]

THANK YOU!!!!

[@HaxbyShed]

You are welcome MrBilly. 👍

[@alanthomas7219]

Great video, just I was about to try and smash that barrel out with a hammer and chisel you drew my attention to that little screw!!

[@HaxbyShed]

Glad it was helpful Alan 😊

[@frankward709]

I usually Penetrating oil it Well I'm blowing it out a little bit Then find graphite or a dry lubes To keep from attracting dust

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi Frank, yes I think the professionals would say use graphite on locks. I have some at home which require graphite lube to maintain the warranty. I used light 3-in-1 oil as it was handy. Cheers

[@frankward709]

Graphite Or one of the dry lubes

[@TheKrysis]

Ive got this issue with the front door. However 1 of the long screws that are above and under the door handle have snapped off. Someones put some sort of glue or something inside that screw hole and now that i want to take it off i dont think i can. Any ideas?

[@HaxbyShed]

HI TheKrysis, it may be possible to get the lock out without removing the handle. I took the handles off so I could see what was happening more clearly, but if you can get the long screw out from the side and turn the lock so that peg lines up you may be get the lock out through the handle plate (with the handle still on). Just an idea. Cheers

[@masoudalbahri2946]

It's helpful 😇

[@HaxbyShed]

Thank you Masoud. Cheers

[@jackflash8756]

I don't understand why the handles were taken off as there seemed no need. What exactly did you oil and where did you apply it?

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi Jack, looking at it now I agree I could probably have removed the lock without removing the handles. Once I had figured out that the lock was just sticking (no other problem) I squirted the oil into the hole where the key goes, at both sides. Now the professionals would say I should have used a dry lube like graphite, because when the oil dries up it can cause problems causing the lock to stick again, and indeed some lock manufacturers say using anything but graphite could invalidate the guarantee. But it was becoming quite a nuisance with the kids and all, and she just wanted it working and she was not fussed about guarantees. Like I say, it's just sharing a bit of DiY self-help. Cheers

[@jackflash8756]

Many thanks - I've squirted some graphite powder in one side and the key is still stuck. I didn't try squirting into the other keyhole on the opposite side. Might try it out tomorrow otherwise an expensive locksmith visit for me (quoting up to £200 + vat) to replace the lock mechanism and possible realignment (which I don't think has happened).

[@HaxbyShed]

@@jackflash8756 good luck with it. At that sort of price you can afford to be patient; add liberal graphite and wiggle each day. And given it's probably a replacement job anyway it would not hurt to flood with WD40 or something as a last resort. It's worth a bit of patience. If you have to pay a locksmith then at least you have given it your best. Cheers.

[@stevebrown8163]

Thank you

[@HaxbyShed]

You are welcome Steve. Just a quick job.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday, I enjoy most Dad jobs, not all but most…

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi Matty, I agree. Cheers

[@michaelnguyen7445]

What happens if in push my handle up but lock won’t work for me to to turn my key to lock it ? Does it means my lock is broken?

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi Michael, if you can lift the handle up fully but still the lock will not turn then yes possibly the lock is broken inside. Sometimes when the long side locking strip on the edge of the door is dry, or any of the locking parts actually, then the handle does not lift fully. In that case it may just need lubrication on all the locking parts around the door until the handle moves up fully. Good luck.

[@stevelondon]

Why do some people say to use that carbon powder instead of oil? I didn't know you could use normal mechanical oil

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi Steve, yes correctly you should use graphite powder. It was my daughter's lock and I did not have any graphite so I used WD40. But in time oil will dry out and could become gummy - but that does not happen to graphite dry lube. Cheers

[@tamar5261]

Hi, i have done all of this in the video, thanks..but the lock is still sticking and its hit and miss but it unlocked eventually...i can unlock it but my wife struggles with it, any ideas what I'm doing wrong please.

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi Tamar, I think in those circumstances if it is unreliable just buy another lock and fit that. Generally they are standard 1 for 1 replacement. Moreover the later locks are usually "snap proof". On the earlier locks it was possible for a house-breaker to hit the lock in a certain way, snap it in two, and it just fell out. You can Google it. Cheers

[@tamar5261]

@@HaxbyShed thanks. Just get the barrel?

[@HaxbyShed]

@@tamar5261 When you take the screw out the whole lock slides out - that's the unit you can replace. Here is an example they are called Euro locks. Now I don't guarantee this one is right for you or the cheapest you have to check yourself but it might help give you some ideas. www.toolstation.com/yale-platinum-3-star-euro-double-cylinder/p69061?mkwid=_dc&pcrid=null&pkw=null&pmt=null&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwkJm0BhBxEiwAwT1AXGCbD41CSNr7uyNWSbkJCLHbsBwg1rLZdoJ5b0thwrdczi5s9YeMaBoCrgMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@tamar5261]

@@HaxbyShed thanks I'll try changing it.👍

[@cputty9835]

What oil ? Vegetable, 1 cal ? lol serious question though what sort of oil do I get?

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi cputty, I just used a light spray mineral oil but experts would advise you use graphite powder as that never dries up, but it's mucky stuff. Cheers

[@johnrose2251]

What happens if the door is locked shut though as in my case? Thanks.

[@HaxbyShed]

That's difficult if it is locked and you can't get the key to turn at all. You may need to drill it out or if It is an old one you may be able to snap the lock in half. But maybe you will need a locksmith for that one. Cheers

[@johnrose2251]

@@HaxbyShed Thank you for the reply.

[@RelaxingWavesofTranquility]

I tried the above all clean but the key won't do that final turn to deadbolt it.

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi That sound like some mechanical fault? I'm just guessing. But look at my comment below to Gingeftw. Cheers

[@RelaxingWavesofTranquility]

@@HaxbyShed I even chang3d 5he look for one that works on another door. Everything seems to line up Just won't let me deadl9ck it. I have taken the lock out and wd40d it.

[@cliffcarlo180]

Sorry, but I didn't see in which parts you actually need to put the oil. Did I miss that part or did you do it off-camera.

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi Cliff, I sprayed it into the key hole and the turning parts on the lock body. I just used what I had there and then but the correct lubricant is actually graphite powder (for locks). In fact at my house the locks info for my new door said use graphite else the warranty is void. Cheers

[@cliffcarlo180]

@@HaxbyShed Thank you for your reply. I shall now get some GP and do my sticky lock soon. Thank you again. 👍👍

[@rmj12]

Hi How to take stuck key out of this lock. I have same at my home

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi rmj12, I can only suggest spray in some lube from both sides, keep wiggling the key and be patient. I don't have any advice beyond that. Cheers

[@rmj12]

@@HaxbyShed thanks 👍

[@grahamfrear9270]

It's a double door onto a Juliet balcony I cannot even open them to get to any screws or anything

[@HaxbyShed]

Hiya Graham, that's tricky. Might be a job for a locksmith then. Difficult to help at a distance without knowing the exact symptoms. Cheers

[@pokemon_delivery5221]

How do you change the other side??

[@HaxbyShed]

Do you mean if you have double doors?

[@Pablo-el1kb]

What oil did you use please

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi Pablo, I used WD40 spray because that's what I had handy but really I should have used graphite power. I got a new lock for our front door and the warranty required periodic lubrication with graphite because oil will eventually dry out and gum up. You can get graphite power in a 'puffer' so you can blow it into the lock, but it can be a bit messy. Cheers

[@MsBina1985]

When you say ‘oil’, do you mean wd40?

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi MsBina1985, the professionals will tell you to a dry lube like graphite powder as oil can become sticky over time and collect dirt and it might jam again. Even so, I used a light oil like 3-in-One oil. WD40 contains solvents which are ok for unsticking things and displacing moisture but not good for lubrication. Cheers

[@zahir2k]

Where exactly did you put the oil lol

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi, it's getting to be a while ago now but I think I just squirted it into the lock where the key goes in and on the mechanism, as much as I could get to it. Cheers

[@SharonLynReesLewis-dv9xb]

I can't get the door open to remove the barrel

[@HaxbyShed]

Ah Sharon, that's tricky then. Maybe in that case you will have to call somebody. Cheers

[@GearoidBaird-ph9zf]

A different bias

[@MissouriOldTimer]

I'll have to say, I never dealt with a lock like that one.

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi Vernon, just about every "plastic" door in this country will have a lock like that so it's good to know it's normally an easy fix when they start to seize from lack of maintenance. Cheers

[@ashcurt66]

What if the key won't turn at all please

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi Ash, on that door the key would stick and only turn with a lots of key-wiggling but it was just dry. I can only suggest squirt some lube in where the key goes and wiggle. If the lock is broken then you will have to call a locksmith I think. Cheers

[@ashcurt66]

@@HaxbyShed thanks for reply 👍

[@bracknelljohn]

Use silicone based lubricant rather than oil ,WD 40 manufactor a good one.

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi John, yes I think that's probably better. Locks are just a pain, sooner or later they give trouble and usually at inconvenient times. Cheers

[@NSAwatchesME]

don't have screws on my door

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi Allen A, oh right. Some designs differ I guess. Cheers

[@grahamfrear9270]

I can't even open the double doors they are stuck the doors just like yours

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi Graham, I've no specific advice for you other than spray in some lube where you can and wiggle what you can. I once broke the handle mechanism but when I took the handles off I found a 2nd square hole for "emergency" opening. Just saying in case it's relevant to you. Cheers

[@barrycoleman1170]

Takes me longer than 10 minutes to find my screwdriver. (Useful video though)

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi Barry, only a quick job but prevented her getting the key stuck. Cheers

[@carlwilson1772]

If your door lock won't unlock, it needs oiling. Simply unlock the door... Bugger.

[@HaxbyShed]

Ah yes well, you spotted the flaw in my guide Carl. If the lock is proper seized and won't budge then it's time to call the locksmith. Dad jobs come without warranty. 🤣

[@carlwilson1772]

@@HaxbyShed Yes! I could not resist a joke like that. In the early days of pc's I had an issue where my mouse cursor froze. Not knowing what to do I called tech support. They told me to type in a web address and when the page loaded, click on a link...

[@HaxbyShed]

@@carlwilson1772 my son got a message from IT saying "we have set up your new email account and emailed you the password" .....

[@johncavill1139]

sticking euro ? ought to be replaced it could be failing

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi John, well also it was not snap-proof so that would be another reason to change it (to improve security). Cheers

[@andrewmilne1738]

Do u have a whats app or fb I can show u a video myn won't lock handle is very wiggly

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi Andrew, I don't want to share my whatsapp or FB, sorry. Can be several causes of wiggly handle and not locking. I had that once when the lock mechanism 'gearbox' broke inside - the square shaft on the handle goes into a square hole in a lever inside and they are often made of very soft metal. In my case I was a bit rough on the handle and it split the internal lever but I was able to get a new gearbox mechanism - look at ebay item 232810330803 as an example. I'm not saying that's your problem, I'm just saying that's a typical problem which happened to me once. Cheers

[@johncavill1139]

its not always as easy as that

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi John, this was just to get her out of a spot with the dry lock. I realise many other problems are not so easy to fix - snapped key, broken mechanism, broken lock and many more requiring expert attention from a locksmith. Cheers.

[@denisesaunders5473]

I dont have a dad or a partner to do this for me.

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi Denise, I'm sure it's always nice to have somebody to do these jobs for you but I aimed to show it's a very easy job to remove the lock (so long as you can get the door open). I don't think my daughter would ask me to do that job again now I've shown her. But she has just asked me to fix her outside tap which has stopped working .... but she knows if it is something simple she will have to write out 1000 times "I must not call dad if it is something simple I could fix myself in 5 minutes!".

[@DuBmonkey4]

Stupid ass doors

[@HaxbyShed]

Yep.

[@sandraoldfield4348]

ta very much

[@HaxbyShed]

Thank you Sandra, I hope it's useful.

[@stevecallachor]

Your audience needs to know that you cant take the lock mechanism out without a key. If you lose your key the only way to fit a new lock and key set is to destroy the whole thing. Bloody stupid design. Stavros

[@HaxbyShed]

Hi Stavros, yes we had a lock handle mechanism break inside the door and it was almost a disaster. Luckily we found a way. Cheers

[@TheRecreationalMachinist]

Locksmith's loss is daughter's gain 👍 🇬🇧

[@HaxbyShed]

Whenever they ask me to do a Dad Job I ask "so what have YOU tried?, before you called me". You would be surprised how many things they fixed to avoid hearing that question from me.