Upvc Door Handle Wont Lift To Lock

Look on the side where the handle is you will see packers on the top and sides try and get a couple of packers and lift on the handle side about 3 4mm and if the door will lock then make sure you don t use anything metal to lift the door and check to see if any packers have slipped down the side of the.

Upvc door handle wont lift to lock.

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 won t lock when closed shut. The second reason why a upvc handle wont lift to lock the door is caused by a broken gearbox. This is is the part of the locking mechanism which operates all the hooks bolts and rollers on the multi point strip.

Ironically a broken gearbox is usually caused by the door being misaligned. On the long edge of your door about level with the handle you should see a small plastic switch that should be pushed down. If it s not in this position lift the handle and push it. 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.

Hi try and toe and heel your door take your glazing beads off the inside of the door. If it s the lock that s the problem. If when you lift the handle and you turn the key to lock you are unable to remove the key. 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.