Sliding Patio Door Lock Broken
You also might want to add or replace a keylock on the outside so you can open your patio door with a door key.
Sliding patio door lock broken. These locks are important for keeping your patio doors secure so it s important that you replace yours promptly if it s not working. This video will show you how to replace the lock snib which is the mechanism used to engage the lock. Usually its the e2105 lock that breaks so you might not need to buy the whole sliding glass door locks assembly just the lock. Download instructions for more information.
In this video i attempt to open a patio door that has got stuck locked. The mechanics of the lock have broken leaving the top section of the door completely. While you might need to completely replace your lock it s possible you just need to replace the latch. Because sliding patio doors are used a lot it s common for their locks to occasionally jam or break.
In addition to patio door handles handles there are other bits and pieces that often need replacing on patio doors. The fix clips that hold the panels in place often get broken or get lost.