As well both of these sliding glass door locks are assemblies consisting of three parts.
How to fix a broken sliding door 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.
Step 2 remove the latch body.
Once you get the key in the lock it may become difficult to turn the cylinder.
Try applying lubricant such as a petroleum based oil or wd 40 in the area to see if that works.
Fixing a sliding glass door lock is a very quick repair.
The mechanics of the lock have broken leaving the top section of the door completely.
Because sliding patio doors are used a lot it s common for their locks to occasionally jam or break.
Sometimes the sliding door may have a latch that works by sliding a small notch up and down.
An e2105 mortise lock a recessed housing or escutcheon plate and a lock hasp.
These types also experience the same symptoms as the standard glass door locks.
How to repair a sliding door lock.
In this video i attempt to open a patio door that has got stuck locked.
Prime line products c 1225 sliding door handle mortise st.
These are the parts used.
These locks are important for keeping your patio doors secure so it s important that you replace yours promptly if it s not working while you might need to completely replace your lock it s possible you just need to replace the latch.