In detail: do-it-yourself repair of guardian locks from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.
How to fix a lock on a door if it suddenly breaks down? Such an unpleasant situation requires an urgent solution, especially when it comes to the front door. In this case, you can make repairs yourself. What is required for this and what actions need to be performed?
To know how to repair it yourself and not damage the door lock, you need to familiarize yourself with its design. There are many types of mechanisms. For an entrance wooden or metal door, the following systems can be used:
cylinder - the key is small in size, with notches and protrusions;
lever - a key on a long leg with "wings" on the sides;
disk - a small semicircular key with notches;
Phillips - The wrench is similar to a Phillips screwdriver.
The main types of door locks for the front door
The principle of operation of such systems lies in the features of the locking elements: cylinders, levers or disc plates. Cross locks are similar to cylinder locks, but they do not differ in reliability, since the lock can be broken with a simple screwdriver.
Also distinguish between overhead and mortise locks. It is quite easy to repair the invoice, as you only need to remove the escutcheon. But it will be more difficult to correct the mortise on your own. You should not undertake repairs if you are not familiar with the rules for installing the mechanism, since you can only repair a door lock of such a plan by disassembling it.
Repair of a door lock largely depends on the nature of the breakdown. It is not always possible to fix the problem with your own hands.
A common cause of door lock breakage is failure of the locking mechanism tongue
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The most common problems are the following situations:
The tongue does not snap. The reason may be an insufficient size of the mating hole. In this case, you need to bore it or displace the iron plate. The pad of the lock itself at the end of the door can block the tongue. It may also be skewed due to frequent use of the door, due to wear and tear of the mechanism. It is necessary to adjust its position.
It is difficult to open the door. It can be blocked by a skewed lock or a door frame. The problem is corrected by adjusting these items.
Key sticks, turns poorly, or does not insert. Especially often, such a breakdown occurs in the locks of a metal door. The reason may be clogging of the mechanism or displacement of its individual parts. To repair it, you need to disassemble the lock, clean it, lubricate it and install it in its proper place.
The lock is jammed. The reason lies in the state of the larva. Repair of the lock, its replacement or complete change of the lock can help.
Do-it-yourself repair of the lock on the front door largely depends on the type of larva mechanism. It is in this detail that the source of the problem most often lies. For a metal door, cylinder and lever locks are most often used.
Replacing the larva will help extend the life of the locking mechanism
How to fix a cylinder lock on a door with your own hands:
Remove the armor plate.
Unscrew the retaining screw at the end of the door.
Pull out the cylinder.
Replace it with a new one and put all the parts back.
In the case of a lever mechanism, it is better to completely replace the lock, since it is highly likely to break again. If the tongue is ignited, you need to disassemble the structure and adjust its position.
Other types of mechanisms are less reliable or do not have adequate quality replacement parts on sale. First of all, this applies to disc and cruciform locks.Therefore, it is easier to install a new lock than to repair a broken larva.
A more complicated situation is when the spacer mechanism becomes unusable. In this case, the repair is carried out by removing the door from the hinges and disassembling the door leaf. The peculiarity of this lock is that when the door is closed, additional crossbars are extended both vertically and horizontally.
Any locking mechanism requires periodic lubrication
Let's say you checked the security status and did not find the source of the problem. All parts are intact and are in place. How to repair a lock with a working cylinder in a metal door with your own hands? Most likely, the cause of the breakdown lies in the clogging of the mechanism. This situation is not uncommon, especially when it comes to a metal door.
In this case, do-it-yourself repairs are as easy as shelling pears. Unscrew the lock first. Remove all parts of the mechanism. Blow thoroughly and use a stiff brush to remove any accumulated dust and other dirt particles. Then wipe down the larger parts with a cloth. Apply a small amount of lubricant to a cotton swab and carefully clean each piece of the lock. Assemble it and put it back in place. Check the quality of his work.
Please note: after such processing, the key may become contaminated with lubricant for some time.
Quite often, it is required to repair the lock in the interior door. There is a large load on them, and therefore, over time, the tongue begins to sink, the handle sticks or the latch dangles.
How to repair a lock in an interior door with your own hands:
If the problem lies in the sunken latch, it is necessary to disassemble the lock and reinstall it. The spring may need to be replaced.
If the handle is loose and does not return the tongue to its original position, you need to check its attachment relative to the pivot mechanism. Then put it back in place and tighten with screws. From time to time, you need to carry out a similar procedure and lubricate the mechanism to prevent its breakdown.
When the latch jams, you need to disassemble the part of the lock that is responsible for fixing it. The reason may be displacement of the part, rubbing of elements, their deformation or cracks. In this case, you need to replace the damaged part with a new one.
If problems arise with the turnkey lock, the repair is carried out according to the same principle as for the front door. Perhaps replacement of the larva or simple cleaning of the mechanism is required.
If all efforts were in vain, you can call the master. However, you will most likely need to install a new lock.
Work such as repairing and replacing locks must be carried out by qualified craftsmen. First of all, this is necessary in order to keep the structure of the entrance door intact. Improper dismantling or installation of a new model may result in the need to replace the entire blade. We recommend ordering such works only from reliable companies that have sufficient experience and appropriate licenses.
The specialists of our service center are ready to repair and replace the locks of the entrance doors. We guarantee the high quality of all the services offered and are able to perform any work of complexity. Our masters will select the desired model of the lock, imported or domestic, for optimal replacement or repair it. We will offer you several models to choose from and install the one you need in the shortest possible time.
Repair and replacement of entrance door locks is required in the following cases:
problems with the operation of the old;
failure and jamming of the lock;
loss or theft of keys;
to deny access to certain persons.
The best option would be to install the same lock that was installed in the factory.If this is not possible, we will select the most suitable analogs that will provide a high level of reliability. We also install additional protective elements such as armor plates and armor plates.
The Guardian Company was founded in 1993 and began manufacturing locks and locking mechanisms for metal, aluminum and plastic doors in 1998. At the moment, the production of locks is separated into a separate structure of Tiara LLC. The first castle model released in 1998 was Guardian Castle 10.11, which was the first castle in the 10th pilot series. The company initially considered the very good quality of its products in its priorities, so that after installation the buyer would not have any problems with the further operation of the lock. At the moment "Tiara" has more than ten patents for various inventions, produces more than two million locks a year, has 41 models of locks in its range, which are successfully sold throughout the Russian Federation and in six countries of the Near Abroad. The company's mission says: “When a manufacturer makes a quality product, it’s just a good product, but when a manufacturer makes a quality product and at the same time puts a piece of his soul into it, it’s an excellent product!”. Thanks to this approach, the company produces only the most reliable, safe and high quality locks.
The company "Zamok Profi" provides the following services for Guardian locks:
Replacing the lock on the entrance metal door;
Installation of locks on metal doors;
Conversion of Guardian locks;
Replacing the larva of the Guardian castle.
The company "Zamok Profi" has been working for many years in the market of installing and replacing locks in metal and wooden entrance doors and related services. Over the years, our craftsmen have accumulated vast experience in replacing Guardian locks of any type and model. Thanks to this, they can give professional advice on choosing a lock for replacement and installation. Installing Guardian locks on a metal door requires a professional approach, since self-installation can lead to problems in the further operation of the lock mechanism. The specialists of our company make replacement and installation of lever, cylinder, two-system Guardian locks.
You can call the master by calling the round-the-clock phone: +7 (968) 967 22 72.
Replacing the lock in the Guardian door is necessary in the following cases:
theft or loss of a key (if the lever lock is not recoded), cylinder locks require replacement of the cylinder;
damage to the lock due to burglary or opening;
the locking mechanism over time or due to improper use has very large wear;
moving to a new apartment or house or renting a living space.
You can see the cost of replacing and installing the lock in our price list or find out the exact price from the dispatcher by phone: +7 (968) 967 22 72, informing him of the required model of the lock.
The huge selection of models and types of locks the Guardian can immediately put into a stupor, but let's figure out what kind of locks the domestic company Guardian offers us.
The locks of this series have the simplest locking mechanisms of all the series, but, despite this, they all have the following characteristics that make them reliable and safe:
deceptive grooves and reinforced springs in lever locks, which prevents opening the lock with the help of master keys;
protects a weakened tooth on the shank rail from opening by the "rolling" method, which breaks when an unauthorized opening attempt is made and blocks the lock mechanism;
on locks of models 12.01, 12.11, 15.12 (on the cylinder mechanism), you can install an armored plate, protecting the larva from drilling;
in the manufacture of locks, high-strength steel with a thickness of 1.5 mm is used.
Mortise locks of this series are equipped with a lever, cylinder or two-system mechanism (lever-cylinder).Locks are designed for installation in metal or wooden entrance doors.
The masters of our company, based on the accumulated experience of installing and replacing Guardian locks, recommend the following models of locks from the 10 series:
The manufacturer has established a warranty period for its Guardian Locks - 5 years. Based on this rule, our company is engaged in warranty service of Guardian locks on the entrance doors.(warranty repair is carried out upon presentation of the contract number), as well as maintenance of locks from other manufacturers, such as - Cisa, Mottura, Kale, Blockido according to the price list.
