Upvc door locking mechanism problems are very common in old doors and there are many reasons why you may notice your upvc door lock stuck shut.
Upvc door wont lock when open.
New door necessary if unable to open upvc lock.
Giving an insight into what to do with a faulty upvc door.
Cold and freezing weather will cause a upvc door to not lock or close properly this is due to contraction of the upvc the shrinking can only be 1mm o r 2mm but is enough to stop your door from locking.
Broken keys rust and misalignment are the most common causes of jammed door locks and doors that just won t open.
A customer was unable to open her upvc lock and a quite well known upvc door company she had asked for advice told her that she would need a new door at a cost of 700.
Hot warm weather upvc door lock won t lock or close.
The door drops or moves over time and ends up moving the locking points to the point the door doesn t lock anymore.
We see a lot of upvc doors dropping over time which is similar to a wooden door warping as the same issue applies to both doors.
Common problems with old upvc doors.
Upvc door lock mechanism sticking.
In this video i attempt to open a patio door that has got stuck locked.
Cold weather upvc door lock won t lock or shut properly.
Fixing the door handle.
A upvc door not opening when unlocked stays locked shut is one of the most common door lock problems that mla approved locksmiths come across multipoint locks are easy for our locksmiths to repair.
Don t be too hasty.
The most common case when a upvc door wont open is because the multipoint has failed this can happen due to excessive pressure normally if the door is misaligned extra pressure is used to lift the handle and engage the multipoint locks or general wear and tear after years of use.
The barrel part of your lock is usually the part of the door where the indent for the key is located.
If you re in a situation where the door handle has begun to move freely and seems almost loose then you should try and locate the barrel or cylinder part of your lock.