Simonton Patio Door Lock

Question

I would like to know by looking at the pictures if I could just replace the lock mechanism for those patio door. When I go to lock it it doesn?t quite catch or it?s loose. So what I?ve been doing is in the summer I have to turn in one bolt out so that the lock mechanism will catch. In the winter I have to tighten it so that I don?t catch but I still have to settle far with the latch mechanism to have it come out or just it?s not working.
So what I will do is send some pictures

Tom · Accepted Answer

It sounds like you might need a new mortise lock. One way to confirm is to remove the handle from the door entirely and then try to throw the mortise with a screwdriver. If it still doesn't work right, then you've found the culprit.

Assuming that's it, you can use our 82-226 to replace what you have now.