Ironically a broken gearbox is usually caused by the door being misaligned.
Upvc door handle wont lift to lock.
On the long edge of your door about level with the handle you should see a small plastic switch that should be pushed down.
This is caused by the central cam of the lock cylinder slipping out of alignment.
If your upvc door handle won t lift up to lock the door this is a problem locksmiths deal with on a daily basis easy to fix for a locksmith specialising in upvc door lock repairs.
If it s the lock that s the problem.
Look on the side where the handle is you will see packers on the top and sides try and get a couple of packers and lift on the handle side about 3 4mm and if the door will lock then make sure you don t use anything metal to lift the door and check to see if any packers have slipped down the side of the.
The second reason why a upvc handle wont lift to lock the door is caused by a broken gearbox.
If when you lift the handle and you turn the key to lock you are unable to remove the key.
Hi try and toe and heel your door take your glazing beads off the inside of the door.
If you re having trouble locking your door you may need to have a look at part of the door that s referred to as the snib.
The reason your upvc handle will not lift up or go down is usually not a problem with the handle itself but a problem with the door or faulty locking mechanism.
Upvc door won t lock when closed shut.
If you find that your upvc door only seems to lock from one side of the door and the other will not allow the key to turn then you will need a replacement lock barrel.