If the latch doesn t spring out the springing mechanism may have failed and would need to be replaced.
Upvc french doors wont lock.
The lock works fine when the door is open and the door has started to feel really stiff it was fine earlier today.
If the upvc door won t latch correctly there may be an issue with the spring mechanism in the door.
There is no quick fix for a french door lock not working.
If the latch springs out it may be out of alignment or shifted slightly.
My upvc french doors wont lock.
During particularly cold or particularly hot months your upvc door may have contracted or expanded slightly causing it to not close properly.
Once you ve checked the door and frame make sure you have a look underneath the door.
The handle lifts up ok but the key wont turn.
The fix will depend on what locking mechanism you ve chosen.
Posted 28th nov 2010.
The fix will depend on what locking mechanism you ve chosen.
Open the door and press the latch with your finger.
Upvc door won t lock when closed shut 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.
A locksmith will usually just charge a labour price for this sort of job likely to be from 65 per hour.