The tiny springs that operate the letterbox internal postflap on my PVC door have somehow broken off. As a result the metal flap has fallen off. I'm loathe to fork out for a new complete letterbox - any thoughts on how to fix/replace the item? The rest of the letterbox is fine.

John, February 2009

Sorry if I'm late with this suggestion. I take it that the leterbox is flapping? I had the same problem. uPVC door. I found that the inside flap is the same as the outside flap. I just swopped them. (You'll have to take off the soft 'insulation' part from the outside one and glue it to the inside one before you switch them). Problem solved, no more noise from flapping.

Pat, May 2012

Did anything help as I have the same problem. Anglian said I should try B & Q but they couldn't help and as you, I don't want to buy a whole letterbox just for the sake of a small spring.

Roz, May 2011

http://www.johnstonestools.co.uk is much, much cheaper than http://www.snobsknobs.co.uk/

markc17, January 2011

Go to www.snobsknobs.co.uk and click on spares

Andy, November 2010

try using the spring from a cloth peg

Geoff, August 2010

I have a similar problem. A DIY shop suggested buying an old fashioned mouse trap and adapting the spring from that. I haven't tried it yet.

Jez, November 2009

You could try a double glazing shop but doubt it it's something they just don't keep as the turn over must be 1 every 10yrs and many different types, you will have to resolve and buy the full unit.

Bob, February 2009