- Does your pvc door catch on the frame. - On the side or the bottom- Does it get worse when the sun is shining- The darker colours and timber effects can be worst than white pvc as they attract more heat Once your door does drop or sag it can also effect how your lock works. If you have a multi point lock where you have to lift the handle to operate the lock. This action can get harder to do because your lock is now out of line due to your door sagging. This can happen to a lot of pvc doors over time. The most common cause is that the hinges just need to be adjusted. Plus it can get worse if the sun is shining on the door because pvc expands with heat. To adjust hinges is an easy job which can be carried out by almost anyone. In most cases all that is needed is a set of Allen keys & a screwdriver Below is a guide on how to adjust some of the main door hinges used by window companies Flag Hinge : One of the most common hinges used in the UK & Ireland is the flag hinge.
This hinge has 3 different adjustments. The first one is on the bottom if you use your Hex key and turn the screw on the bottom it will lift your door. The second is on the top first you will have to clip of a pvc cap than you will see the screw if you turn this it will tighten the door sash against the frame given you a tighter seal. This is needed sometimes because as time goes on you seal may shrink or flatten a small bit. So you use this adjustment to make sure you don't start getting a draught through your door.The last one is on the side if you look into the hole on the side you will see a screw which will take a 5mm hex key. Turn the screw one way and the door sash will move to the left and turn it the other way and the door moves to the right.There are many different types of flag hinges but they all work in the same way. They may just look a bit different. T -Hinge : This is another type of hinge used on pvc doors. It has only 2 types of adjustments. The first one is on the top & bottom and this will tighten the seal against the frame.
The other one in on the side and this will move it left or right depending on the way you turn the screw Butt Hinge : This hinge comes with only one adjustment. If you look at the side you will see a philips head screw. If you turn this it will move the door left or right. But before you try to turn this screw check to see if there is a small grub screw as this locks the hinge in place so the door won't move. Not all butt hinges have this but the door won't move unless you loosen this. Plus a lot of the older Butt hinges have no adjustment at all. If this is the case you will have to reline the hinges. If you have tried adjusting the door hinges but your door is still catching. Than maybe you need new hinges. Remember new hinges don't cost a lot and are not to hard to replace. Most window companies will do this for you and it won't cost the earth. But just to be safe it is better to ring at least two company's to get prices Feel free to ask any questions by posting them in the comment box below
If you're having trouble closing or locking your door properly, there could be a few possible causes for this. While it's important to make sure your door is secure, there are a few things you can try to ensure it's working as it should be. If you've noticed your door isn't locking as it should, this may be due to a problem with the locking mechanism, or the handle itself. If it isn't closing correctly, you might notice that the hinges or the frame of your door has been damaged, causing an obstruction that means your door can't close correctly. A door that doesn't close correctly The first thing to do is have a look around the perimeter of your door, as well as at the various points that it connects with the frame. Most Anglian doors will have multiple locks around the frame, so make sure there's nothing obstructing each bolt. You'll also need to check the drainage holes for blockages, and remove any that you come across. Once you've checked the door and frame, make sure you have a look underneath the door.
There could be something stuck, such as part of a door mat, at the bottom edge of the door, stopping it from closing. During particularly cold or particularly hot months, your uPVC door may have contracted or expanded slightly, causing it to not close properly. If you think this is the case, when the weather's hot take a cold, damp cloth and wipe around the top, side and bottom edges of the door. In cold weather, do the same with a warm, damp cloth. Let your door dry for about ten minutes, and repeat if necessary. If it's the lock that's the problem 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'. 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 down. If you're still unsure as to what may be stopping your door working correctly, simply get in touch with us at Anglian and we'll be happy to advise, or send out an engineer.
For more information on Anglian doors, or to answer other common questions, take a look at our doors FAQs page.07900 5850200141 561 1472 UPVC Door Repairs Glasgow ~ UPVC Door Repairs Lanarkshire ~ UPVC Door Repairs Scotland ~ UPVC Door Repairs East Kilbride Valton Locksmiths, fully trained and experienced specialists in the repair supply and fitting of Multi Locks, cylinders and handles on all doors with this type of lock. These types of lock fitted in general, to UPVC double glazed doors will last 10 to 15 years on average and can start to give problems as listed below. Some common problems on Multi-Locks fitted to UPVC doors Some common problems on Multi-Locks fitted to UPVC doors Door won’t open . Door unlocks but door won’t open . Key won’t come out of lock after locking . Key only comes out of lock in open position . Can’t push handle up to lock door . Can unlock door but handle won’t go down . Only top or bottom half of door seems to unlock .