Broken lock on Composite Front Door. HELP!!!

rlb1397

Hoping someone has some tips or advice on what I can do to fix a problem I am having with my front door. It is a door that locks automatically when it closes but can then be double locked using the key. When I am closing the door now it is not locking automatically and it has become incresingly difficult to then use the key to lock the door. I am worried that it is not locking properly and I am leaving my home vunerable. Does anyone have any ideas or do I need to call a professional/replace the door?

Thanks

cajef

Replace the door for a broken lock.:eek:

Change the lock, if you cannot do it yourself get a locksmith or good handyman to do it for you.

Xeorix

Just change the lock if it breaks. Probably cost you about £20-£30 for a decent lock, and then £20 for someone to change it.

In all seriousness though, just look on YouTube and do it yourself. It's a couple of screws.

When you buy one, make sure its an approved lock and not a £1 jobby from Poundland, otherwise your insurance probably won't cover you if you get broken into

thescouselander

It might just be a bit sticky. Have you tried squirting some lube into the lock mechanism? I usually use GT85 for this sort of thing.

Andy_L

thescouselander wrote: »

It might just be a bit sticky. Have you tried squirting some lube into the lock mechanism? I usually use GT85 for this sort of thing.

Graphite powder works well too