How to Change a Euro Cylinder Door Lock and How to Avoid Lock Snapping!

In this video i will be showing you how to replace a door lock! Specifically, we will be looking at how to change a euro cylinder lock which is the most common lock found on most external doors these days! We will cover removal, measuring and installing in this comprehensive DIY guide. We will also be taking a look at the dangers of lock snapping and why it is important that you choose a good quality lock.


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[TheDIYGuy]

This is a job every home owner needs to know how to do. What others can you guys think of?

[chrisminter]

You saved me a £125 call out fee. It took me 30mins including travel time to B&Q! Thank you for the great video.

[nyx-marketing]

Great video. It’s a little late for me now but some great advice would be to tell people to NOT close the door without the cylinder in. I took mine out, locked rhe door with the dead bolt and too the cylinder to the DIY store with me to make sure I got the right replacement. Came home and couldn’t open my front door.

[kenjo]

did this the other day, went with the same model as you but with a thumbturn on the inside for a safer lock in the event of a home fire as you mentioned. simple enough job and provides a little extra reassurance

[chrissinclaire]

Thanks for this video. I've had a troublesome lock for a while now, and after watching this video, I bought a new lock and replaced it over the weekend. Very simple process. Thanks.

[samanthakelly]

This is just the information I need. Need replace my lock after a break in, but I also need to be able to secure the door from the inside without using a key. I find it's always best to know what you are asking for when in the shop. Right, now I am confident. Thanks

[ChaufMT]

Always good to replace locks in a new house.
You clear and calm explanation makes it seem very easy. Your videos are all superb.

[davidnorth]

Worth noting if you're replacing a full set you can order up multiple cylinders on the same key. Really nice not to be lugging lots of metal around.

[nicolass]

I can't thank you enough for the job you do, is not about doing videos is literally about making people's life easier. I was quoted £250 for a £45 that I can perfectly install myself.

[tamar]

This is the best description video I have seen, thanks from a panicky homeowner who's lock has failed coming up to Easter. Tomorrow I can replace the barrel thanks to you.

[gardenrose]

Thank you for a real easy explanation in how to change a barrel and the safety aspect. Saved me a small fortune.... 👍🥰

[joshwak]

Having watched hours of your content this has probably been the most beneficial yet. Am about to move house and was going to pay hundreds of ££ to get the locks changed. I had no idea it was such a DIY job. Thank you 🙌

[nisirob]

Great video, one small point, the screwdriver you used was a pozi drive not a philips, it got little square bits between the flights, the screw is a philips as it does not have the little markes between the cross.

[winnisnov]

Excellent instructions, very clear and straightforward. The only missing instruction was not showing how and wear you measure to get the internal measurements when the lock is still in the door. I’m a complete novice so need everything walked through, but saying that this is a really good video.

[Dermuu]

I changed my locks 5 years ago to ABS and did a one key home on a custom order. Definitely worth every penny.

[mtbprotex]

Great video and well explained as always. We were broken into last November using this method. I was planning on changing all my locks to 5* Ultron so this video has definitely helped.

[muhammadhamza]

Watched this video and changed my lock in 30 minutes. Thumbs up 👍🏽

[obellinfantie]

Great video, I'll attempt to change my lock within the next couple of days.

[danielreeves]

Great video, thanks. Changed my locks this week due to an attempted 'lock snapper' break in. Went for the Yale three stars and also upgraded the door handles with reinforced two star handles (the original handle was destroyed during the attempt).

[jamesbartlett]

Great demo. Always best practice to change clocks when u move into a new property as u dont know if previous owner still has keys. Fitted Avocet locks, keyed alike and definitely safer tham the nasty, cheap cylinders fitted by window company.