These types also experience the same symptoms as the standard glass door locks.
How to fix a broken sliding door lock.
As well both of these sliding glass door locks are assemblies consisting of three parts.
In this video i attempt to open a patio door that has got stuck locked.
You can easily find a sliding glass door lock at your local hardware store or home center and if you remove the broken door lock and handle and take it to the store with you it will be easier to find a match.
How to repair a sliding door lock.
Because sliding patio doors are used a lot it s common for their locks to occasionally jam or break.
Step 2 remove the latch body.
It might become difficult to insert your key into an old sliding door lock over time.
Fixing a sliding glass door lock is a very quick repair.
Sometimes the sliding door may have a latch that works by sliding a small notch up and down.
Once you get the key in the lock it may become difficult to turn the cylinder.
These are the parts used.
The mechanics of the lock have broken leaving the top section of the door completely.
Prime line products c 1225 sliding door handle mortise st.
An e2105 mortise lock a recessed housing or escutcheon plate and a lock hasp.
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.