Front door lock

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Hi

While getting home insurance,i noticed that it is valid only if at least 5 lever mortice lock is in the front door.

Our front door lock is getting stuck lately and we were planning to change it.

I am not sure if we got mortice lock some other type.

I have attached few pictures.

Also even if it is different type than mortice lock,is it changeable?

I was planning to change it myself.

Thanks

ytfcmad

That's a multi point lock which is better than any mortice lock. Doesn't need changing just a bit of oil here and there.

Grabs39

Multi point locks are normally fine for insurance.  Give it an oil and if that
 doesn’t work the barrel might need changing - dead easy job (one screw) and costs about £12 from Screwfix for a new one.

Ajmason42

Our window fitter recommended silicone spray not oil  just a thought as other say just change the euro barrel or get a lock Smith £40 is but get the best anti bump etc etc don't go for screwfix cheapest

AskAsk

ytfcmad said:

That's a multi point lock which is better than any mortice lock. Doesn't need changing just a bit of oil here and there.

are you sure it is a multipoint lock as there is only one site that is locked.  the other site by the door handle is just the door lever?

i can't see any points of lock down the frame of the door.  a multilock system, which you would find on double glazed door would have hooks going all the way down the side of the door and into the frame when in a locked position.

Swasterix

Grabs39 said:

Multi point locks are normally fine for insurance.  Give it an oil and if that
 doesn’t work the barrel might need changing - dead easy job (one screw) and costs about £12 from Screwfix for a new one.

Please please don’t buy a flimsy £12 screwfix special (google lock snapping). Any would be burglar with half a brain could be in your house in a matter of minutes. Invest a bit of money in a high security anti snap euro lock (I have Avocet ABS but Yale do a version and presume there are others. Think mine were about £40-50 each, but you should only have to buy them once. 

They’re very simple to DIY. One screw and the old one slides out, new one in and put the screw back. Just need to make sure that you measure properly, but there are plenty of guides online. It’s very easy.