Try the handle in the gearbox before you fit it in the window or just turn the gearbox through 180 degrees.
Upvc door lock stuck closed.
But like all things upvc doors can develop problems over time and have weak spots.
All this does is change the direction that the window handle operates.
The only problem with replacing cylinder locks and replacing multipoint locks when the upvc door wont open is getting the upvc door open.
Most common issues and ways to fix them.
When you replace the gearbox you can insert the gearbox in the window frame the wrong way round.
With a door latch stuck closed and cannot be shimmed because of latch guards or because the components are frozen you will need to simply take the lock off the door.
You see upvc doors aren t like ordinary doors.
In this article we are going to talk probably about the most common issue why your upvc door won t lock when closed.
In this video i show how to repair a faulty upvc door lock this particular door the barrel had slipped halfway rotation so that the key was upside down and w.
Now unless your a locksmith or a upvc lock specialist i strongly advise you don t attempt a diy approach as this will in almost all cases result in damage to your door ive attended many failed attempts of.
With a door latch stuck closed you may need to shim the latch so that it retracts enough to open the door.