A key that turns with difficulty does not always mean the whole lock must be changed. Fixtures & Fittings Services - Benelux examines cylinder replacement and multipoint lock requests with the door and the observed defect in mind.
Closing becomes difficult
You have to lift the handle several times before turning the key. Or the cylinder resists while the door seems properly in place. The problem can also be lost keys or a change of occupant: the mechanism works, but you want to renew the access.
Why distinguish the cylinder from the lock?
The cylinder receives the key; the lock does the closing. A multipoint lock acts on several points of the door. Replacing the cylinder does not necessarily correct an alignment defect or a damaged mechanism. Forcing it risks making the blockage worse.
Preparing the choice of the part
Send a photo of the door, the lock and, if the door opens normally, of its edge. Indicate whether the difficulty appears with the door open, closed, or in both cases, without repeated forced attempts. The examination serves to determine whether the work concerns the cylinder, the lock, the keeps or the adjustment of the door. The dimensions and the compatibility must be checked before ordering a part.
What determines the work
The type of door, the number of locking points and the observed defect shape the estimate. Describe your request to get an estimate. If a paid visit is considered, its terms are agreed in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Does a stiff key mean a new lock?
What should I photograph?
Tell us about your request
Call +32 472 88 08 66 or send your photos via WhatsApp, with your commune and the defect you observe.
Prefer to write? Contact Fixtures & Fittings Services - Benelux or leave a request via the quote form at the bottom of the page. A few photos on WhatsApp are often enough for a first answer.
