can't remove key from locked door

loracan1

I'd just nip out to your nearest Wickes in the morning, 10-13 pounds, job done. Open door, undo screw on side, remove lock, buy replacement. (Measure the old one first)

ormus

toolstation.
all under a tenner.
you need to measure yours first. there are lots of sizes.

dacouch

Red_Cat wrote: »

If it is in a UPVC door I assume it's an oval or Euro barrel lock?

The link helps to identify which is which:
http://www.bernards.co.uk/oval_euro_cylinders_faq.htm

I would change the lock in case things get worse and then you can't operate the door!

You will need to open the door to remove the lock (a screw is fitted into the side of the lock via the edge of the door). Measure the lock length, return the lock into the door whilst you go and get a replacement.

Cheap ones are available, but I reckon you get what you pay for in these matters, so buy a good one. Fitting the new one is a straight swap, you remove the old one , put the new one in, side screw and you are done.

Do the above, I've done it a few times, it's literally three screws and the cylinder will come out. You then just do a straight swop with the new one. If you have the right size it's then just the screws to do.

You may have to turn the lock very slightly to be able to ease it out, this is basically slightly turn the key.

It will literally cost you about £10, ideally you want an "Antibump" lock which is much more secure but will cost a bit more

A good type is to take the barrel with you to the shop so you can check the measurements of the replacement lock.

withabix

B&Q will be your best option on a Sunday, as they have a larger range of cylinders.

Wickes tend to only sell replacement cylinders in one or two lengths - typically the ones that fit their range of doors.

It doesn't matter too much if you get one that is too long on one side - you can put that on the inside.

Excessively long cylinders sticking out on the outside are not recommended, as they hare easier for a burglar to hit with a hammer etc. (However, most burglars will probably use a jump key or a less visible access such as a back door or side window anyway.)

martyn05

The reason you can not remove the key is because the central cam has slipped and is now 180 degrees out of line. A locksmith can reset the lock for you but to be honest you are better off getting a new lock. Cam slip can happen because one key is already inserted when the other key is used on the other side of the lock. This happens a lot.

noelphobic

my son tried to fix it but managed to remove the handle while the door was shut and couldn't get it back on, so we were locked in! I realised that my home insurance covered us for domestic emergencies so I rang them and they sent a locksmith out who changed the lock.

Thanks to everyone for all the advice - we are going to be very careful in the future not to leave a key on the inside of the door when we know someone is out and will come back and put their key in the outside of the door!

Alias_Omega

Thanks for the update.

You can pick up a Chubb Anti-Bump barrels for about £8.00 delivered from eBay. Fitted in minutes following a youtube guide.

Regards

AO

noelphobic

Alias_Omega wrote: »

Thanks for the update.

You can pick up a Chubb Anti-Bump barrels for about £8.00 delivered from eBay. Fitted in minutes following a youtube guide.

Regards

AO

I am sure that is a useful tip but it wouldn't have helped in my case as I needed to door to be fixed by Monday morning so I could go to work and Ebay don't deliver that quickly!

ormus

dont believe all the rubbish about anti-bump cylinders.
watch the young schoolgirl on youtube, bump so called anti-bump cylinders.