UPVC doors - changing locks

illusionek

Hello

I will be moving to my first house in couple weeks time. I want to change locks and I would prefer to do it myself than paying a locksmith.

Both doors are UPVC with multi-point deadlock system / 5 lever mortise lock. I am trying to understand whether I can just change cylinder or if I need to buy a brand new lock to replace?

I was looking at various sites and some suggest there is no cylinder whilst others that this type lock comes with a cylinder.

Can anyone clarify please?

Many thanks.

wantonnoodle

We have 3 doors on our house with multipoint locking systems - all of them have changeable Euro cylinders. Just make sure you measure the sizes before you buy as most are offset ie the bit that turns and sticks out is not exactly in the middle. Assuming door is in good condition it shouldn't take more than 15 minutes to change it - ours are simply remove the handles and spindle, remove the retaining screw on the side of the door (just by the latch), turn the key slightly in the barrel and it should slide out. Refitting is just a reversal of removal.

martinsurrey

99.99% certain they'll be euro cylinders

http://www.wickes.co.uk/how-to-guides/how-to-fit-a-euro-profile-cylinder

there is a Wickes guide on how to change and measure.

its a 5 min job once you know how, you only need a screwdriver.

TheCyclingProgrammer

Make sure you get a half decent cylinder too - if the doors have 2* security handles, then a 1* anti-bump/anti-snap cylinder should be sufficient. Otherwise I'd recommend a decent 3* Diamond cylinder like the Brisant Ultion or Avocet ABS.

Annie1960

There are a number of videos on YouTube showing how to change a cylinder in a uPVC door.