[New Englander]

My house was built in 2013. On the sliding door, I need to replace the locking mechanism. One of the screws will not tighten, and when I took it apart I found the screw was ok, but it's the plate it screws into is stripped. I want to get an exact lock replacement. What's the best way to go about this?

[Topspinmo]

Lowe’s, Home Depot, or Amazon. Look for your style. I replaced both of mine, but my house was built in 2002. Don’t know if they are same?

[PJ_Smiley]

You might try Mr. Grips Screw Hole Repair Kit

Amazon.com

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by New Englander

My house was built in 2013. On the sliding door, I need to replace the locking mechanism. One of the screws will not tighten, and when I took it apart I found the screw was ok, but it's the plate it screws into is stripped. I want to get an exact lock replacement. What's the best way to go about this?

Depending on the type and size of the screw, I have threaded inserts that go into the metal like a pop rivet but are actually a threaded insert. I would need to see the parts, I think the smallest insert is a #10 24 thread. The kit has both steel and aluminum inserts.

[New Englander]

Going to Lowes and have a look around. I'm wondering are sliding glass door looking mechanism's standard size? As long as it fits and works I'm happy.

[New Englander]

I had to do a little cannibalizing but I got what I needed @Lowes. All is well.

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by New Englander

I had to do a little cannibalizing but I got what I needed @Lowes. All is well.

Glad to hear it.

[MikeN]

Take the lock off and bring it to Ace Hardware, Lowe’s or Home Depot. Have them match it and put the new one back. Easy fix

[Switter]

Originally Posted by New Englander

My house was built in 2013. On the sliding door, I need to replace the locking mechanism. One of the screws will not tighten, and when I took it apart I found the screw was ok, but it's the plate it screws into is stripped. I want to get an exact lock replacement. What's the best way to go about this?

For future reference, you can check with Romac lumber in Leesburg. I know they supplied the windows and patio doors for a lot of the houses in the villages and they carry spare parts. I had a bad retraction spring in one of my windows and they carried the springs. The brand of the windows is CWS.

[wamley]

Villages Warrantee Dept
352-753-6222
product.info@thevillages.com

[mikempp]

Originally Posted by New Englander

My house was built in 2013. On the sliding door, I need to replace the locking mechanism. One of the screws will not tighten, and when I took it apart I found the screw was ok, but it's the plate it screws into is stripped. I want to get an exact lock replacement. What's the best way to go about this?

Amazon had an exact replacement for my 2008 home.