And whilst this list isn t extensive we ve explored a range of common problems and offered solutions that can help to resolve them below.
Upvc door locked and wont open.
Broken keys rust and misalignment are the most common causes of jammed door locks and doors that just won t open.
However a broken upvc door handle can be caused by several different issues.
Once you have got access select the correct size alan key and adjust screw on each hinge.
50 chance you won t have to do this.
The door is probably out of square.
Upvc window lock faults.
Had to set the latch to suit the side the door opens just take out 3 star headed screws remove the main lock rotate the latch 180 degrees and screw the lock back on.
When the gearbox breaks it doesn t allow the shoot bolts and the roller cams to return to the open position and the window won t open.
Hardysure offers a free door and window lock security check.
Definitely not the fault here was the multipoint mechanism this is the long locking strip in the edge of the door and in this case the gearbox the center case in the middle of the locking strip i carry most multi point gearboxes so it was simply a case of replacing the part in the door.
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.
So to rule out a problem with the cylinder insert your key and turn to unlock did it turn freely and sound like it unlocked.
The window handle gearbox can break which is often the case or the shoot bolt espag or espagnolette and roller cams mushrooms jam or seize.
This should then free up your door.
New door necessary if unable to open upvc lock.