To find a locksmith near to you specialising in repairing door & window locks Please enter your postcode or location in the search box below. There are number of reasons why a UPVC Door or Window lock will need repairing if it is broken or damaged, you will either be able to fix the problem or you might need a lock replacement. Our advice is to contact your nearest local locksmith who will be able to advise you on the best solution. USE THE SEARCH BOX ABOVE or Click here to Find your Local Locksmith UPVC door and window locks are commonly found on your common domestic homes front & back doors, and also can be found on french and patio doors. A MLA approved locksmith will deal with the below problems on a daily basis and will be able to help you: This problem is usually indicative of one of two things usually but can be a combination of both, the two main mechanical parts to a upvc/composite door are the euro profile cylinder lock and the multi point locking mechanism.
If the key does not go into the lock cylinder (sometimes called euro lock) all the way in, or the key will go in and not turn usually this is a euro cylinder failure. So this part needs to be replaced once the door has been opened. Common reasons this happens are usually because the euro lock worn, a cheap lock has been fitted, the key has been left on the inside and lock operated from other side and the lock is now out of sync, or general wear and tear. If the key goes into the euro lock and turns anti clockwise (unlock) one complete turn and the door won’t open this is usually a sign that the multi point lock has failed or a security bolt or hook has jammed. Common reasons this usually happens are: door and frame not fitting correctly or are out of alignment and the handles have been forced up to lock and the delicate mechanism has broken, general wear and tear, or possibly that the door is slammed constantly. Find a Local Locksmith now to help repair the lock
This is commonly caused by either the strike receiver for latch part of lock not being adjusted correctly or having worked loose and now not being set correctly, or the door trim rubber has moved and is not sitting properly on door stopping the door from shutting correctly. Upvc door/window lock is very notchy when lifting the upvc door or window handle is usually due to a worn or faulty locking mechanism. When a key goes into euro profile cylinder but you have to jiggle or pull key up or down is usually a sign of badly cut keys or a faulty or worn euro cylinder lock. One of the multi point hooks or bolts won’t retract in or out properly when the window handle or upvc door handle is operated is usually a sign of a broken mechanism or locking security device. The reason a key is usually needed to change a euro profile cylinder lock is the cam on the lock (the part that locks the handle which in turn operates the upvc mechanism when the key is turned) needs to be in line with the euro lock body to remove from the door.
If you have no keys and the euro cylinder retaining screw is removed in the usual way the euro lock will NOT slide out as the cam is in the wrong position stopping the euro lock from being removed. MLA approved locksmiths will be able to attend site and change the euro lock even if no key is available by using an array of specialist tools and knowledge to align the cam in the correct position to remove the euro profile cylinder lock without damaging the door. Locksmiths can repair or replace many different types of upvc locking mechanisms usually on site. Upvc locking mechanisms have evolved over time with the security levels offered originating with the latch and roller style mechanism’s and now usually latch, deadbolt and hook variants on offer from most high security upvc/composite door sets. MLA locksmiths can also usually upgrade any out of date upvc multi point locking mechanisms for the higher security, hook and bolt style higher security locking units. Helping also usually as well with high security door furniture (e.g. security handles and the latest offerings of euro profile locking technology with anti snap, bump, pick, drill locks available today.
Popular makes of multipoint lock consist of ERA, GU, YALE, FULLEX, CEGO, MACO, MILA, AVOCET, WINKHAUS, LOCKMASTER, FUHR to name a few. Common types of security on upvc/composite locking units consist of: 1. Window or door strikes are not in the correct position to allow the mechanism to reach the fully locked correct position or handle to reach maximum lift position to allow the key to turn on upvc/composite doors. 2. Hinges may require adjusting to allow correct fitting of door and frame or window and frame. 3. Rubber surrounding window or door not sitting correctly. 4. Mechanical failure of part either locking mechanism in window or door, euro cylinder or hardware problem with broken or worn lock furniture usually (locking window handle or upvc door handles) Should you have any of the above problems, need your upvc door or window locks replacing or repairing then contact a MLA approved locksmith who will be able to provide expert advice. Click here to Find your Local Locksmith
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Here are some common ones and their likely causes below : - Dead Locks/Sash Lock Warping - Sometimes due to very poor weather conditions the door/frame can warp. This can stop the locking points engaging the keeps, therefore preventing the door from locking! This is usually a quick and simple problem to fix. Broken Key - Keys generally break in locks because of too much force having been applied to them. All of our engineers have specialist equipment to cut various types of keys on site Key Stuck In Lock - If your key is stuck in the lock then it's best to call us as soon as you can. If you use too much force trying to remove the key yourself, it's possible that your key may snap or break inside the lock cylinder. We do not recommend forcing the key out of your lock as it can snap the key, but if you must : ensure you pull it directly out rather than twisting it. Twisting it could cause it to break. Key Is Hard To Turn Or Won't Go In The Lock - Don’t force the key!
Forcing it could break the key in the lock. It's possible that there is an issue with the Lock Cylinder. Debris or Ice from cold weather may be causing problems with the cylinder or you might simply be using the wrong key! Faulty Lock - The internal mechanism could be broken or worn. Our engineers carry the necessary replacement parts to repair most locks. All locks can be fitted or upgraded to British Standard to meet insurance specifications. Warping - If the door cannot physically lock due to the frame or door being warped, an adjustment of the strike plate could rectify the problem without the need of a new lock. Key Will Not Work - If you've had a new/spare key cut recently, it could be a poorly cut key causing the problem. Have you Had a new cylinder fitted? The spindle may have been cut too short. Has your nightlatch got a deadlocking function? If yes, you may have to turn the key more than once to unlock your door. If the key does not turn at all, you may be using a wrong key or the interior snib could have accidentally engaged.
If the snib has been engaged from inside, it will stop the key from working. Our engineers have specialist tools to deal with this scenario. *Sometimes burglars will “snib” the locks in homes they enter so the owner cannot just walk back into on property on their return. This will, however, alert the burglar, allowing them to make a clean getaway”* -The cylinder could be faulty or just worn due to age -The key itself could be old, worn or cracked. *Never force a key as it may snap inside the lock. If you have both pieces of a broken key, then our locksmiths will be able to replicate a fully working duplicate, saving the cost of a new cylinder. This can be done on site!* -Our locksmiths are able to extract broken keys to avoid replacing the lock. Dropped Door - It is very common for UPVC doors to drop, therefore misaligning the locking points with the keeps. It will usually make the door difficult to open, if it can at all! Modern UPVC doors are designed to be fully adjustable so this is usually quick to fix.