The handle doesn t seem to lift up fully when the door is closed although it was fine yesterday.
Upvc door handle wont lift to lock when closed.
It is a very hot day here so i don t know if that s had an effect or whether it s a deeper alignment problem.
We are sure we can provide your repair personally and pay close attention to your lock and handle issues.
Sometimes the sash can drop if the window has a side swing opening and has the option to open like a door.
The front upvc door won t lock when it is closed allthough the key seems to work fine and operates the mechanism when the door is open.
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.
Check to see if the sash has dropped.
If it s not in this position lift the handle and push it.
It should be a simple case of looking up the make of the lock and with the help of the how to guides on various websites and by looking at how many hooks rollers cams or bolts there are on the door you should be.
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.
A locksmith will usually just charge a labour price for this sort of job likely to be from 65 per hour.
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.
Upvc door gearbox this is is the part of the locking mechanism which operates all the hooks bolts and rollers on the multi point strip.
Our checklist will help you locate the problem area.
Double glazed upvc door handle won t lift to lock.
Upvc door won t lock when closed shut.
With your window closed take a.
If it s the lock that s the problem.
Dowse the door with cool water or pat around the outer sections of the door with a cold damp cloth.
On the long edge of your door about level with the handle you should see a small plastic switch that should be pushed down.
The make of the lock in the door will be stamped on the metal strip that is fitted to the inside where the lock comes through.
If your upvc windows won t close you should firstly identify the cause of the problem by examining your windows.
Please feel free to call for a friendly chat to discuss your problem with your door handle won t lift to lock on 0208310419.