Remove Patio Door Lock Barrel

I assume your barrel has locked in which case you may need to drill it out.

Remove patio door lock barrel.

It may be the barrel is broken internally. Remove the retaining screw. This screw is what holds the lock in place. Use a screwdriver to twist the retaining screw to the left loosen it and remove it from the faceplate.

Careful of sparks on the glass as they tend to stick. When the lock latches easily open the door and tighten the screws in the door strike. Remove these screws then pull the two halves of the lock apart to remove them from the door. Pry the trim from around the handle or lever using a flat screwdriver.

Slide the door strike up or down until the lock latches easily. If you have plenty of time then drill away if you have a small grinder cut the face of the the cylinder off as close to the door face first. If the latch does not line up smoothly with the door strike open the door and slightly loosen the screws in the strike. It will take a lot of drill bits not cheap ones either.

Try using the key in the other side of the door. In this video i attempt to open a patio door that has got stuck locked. Look for screws hidden underneath. Plan your costs before you buy them and compare it with a quote from your locksmith.

Only one key can be put into a upvc barrel lock at one time you may also find that it is fouling on the door handles and is a tight fit in the door lock try removing the handles and then when turning the key give the lock a good wiggle. Push the new cylinder or barrel back through the door and screw it to the back plate using the long screws you took out. Once the door is completely loose from the frame set it aside somewhere safe such as against the side of the house or lying flat on a work bench. Located in the faceplate on the side of the door the retaining screw is usually even with the bottom of the lock cylinder and keyhole.

If its from wickes then it is probably soft and easy to drill. Then slip the lock box over the shank and wiggle it back into place over the shank and back plate. This trick will allow you to remove the cylinder from the lock even if you dont have the. Slide the patio door closed and lock it.

This is a video on how to remove the euro cylinder lock from a door. Remove the door by pulling it out of the top track of the door frame. The mechanics of the lock have broken leaving the top section of the door completely.