How To Fix A Upvc Door Lock Mechanism

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How to fix a upvc door lock mechanism.

Screw the retaining screw back into the lock faceplate. Remove the plastic cover on the main hinge area of the lock and turn an allen key until you see the door pulling back toward the hinge. Should your upvc door not lock when closed shut this is due to alignment and in most cases is easy to fix either by adjusting the lock strike keep or roller points or by adjusting the door hinges. To rule out any problems with the cylinder try inserting your key and turn to unlock.

If it s failing to correctly meet the frame then your door lock may need to be tightened. Buy online collect in hundreds of stores in as little as 1 minute. This is found where your indent for your key is. However if your upvc door won t open then this makes replacing the locks quite tricky.

And this will need replacing. Multipoint locks have been primarily used on upvc doors although occasionally and more recently they re being fitted to timber and composite doors. Begin with the door lock. This will tighten the loose door handle and if done correctly your upvc door should be locking correctly and working again with no issues.

A locksmith will usually just charge a labour price for this sort of job likely to be from 65 per hour. Insert the retaining screw back into the screw hole. If it turns freely and unlocks then the problem may lie in the multipoint lock. So all you would need to do is find the screw that holds the barrel of the lock in place and tighten it.

60 days free credit available. If you are new to buying replacement door lock mechanisms for upvc doors please take some time to view our identifying guide. Test the lock by turning the key both right and left a few times and gently tug on the key when it is turned to both the right and left position. Apple pay accepted in store.