UPVC Door & Window Lock in Blackpool & Fylde Areas 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 replacement. Please click here to contact us and we will be able to advise you on the best solution. 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. As an MLA approved locksmith we deal with the below problems on a daily basis and will be able to help you: 1. Key does not go all the way in or will not turn 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.
2. Key goes in and turns 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. 3. UPVC Door Won’t Shut Close 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. Please click here to contact us. 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.
If you have a problem when lifting the handle it’s usually due to faulty 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. Can you replace the Lock without a Key? A key is usually needed 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. I do not have the keys 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.
A locksmith can change lock if you have no key As MLA approved locksmiths we 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. Common types of multipoints locking systems a locksmith can repair/replace: Our 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. “WHY PAY A FORTUNE TO REPLACE YOUR WHOLE DOOR WHEN THE LOCK BREAKS” the multipoint lock in your door works hard so it wont last as long as conventional locks. If your handle is dropping / floppy, if the lock is noisy or catching when you lift the handle your door lock could be about to fail!
It could break whilst you are outside! Thousands of home owners face this problem every day and a large percentage replace their whole door, due to not being aware of their options or being mislead by uPVC installers. Saint Locks offers a comprehensive range of replacement locks and accessories covering all types of uPVC, composite and timber doors. This also includes a highly skilled door opening service in the eventuality your lock fails, with the door closed. All this at a fraction of the cost of a new door! Saint Locks is also your local Yale approved Doormaster installer for their new range of Doormaster replacement locks. Emergency door opening service for “failed locked” multipoint locks. Quick and easy replacement lock installation. A whole new door makeover service! Kite marked cylinders, new handles, everything you need! I have been to countless UPVC doors in Shrewsbury and Telford where the customers have had continuous problems since installation and who have had many tradesmen out in an attempt to resolve their concerns when what is required is a specialized process of “toeing and heeling” the door.
This process involves removing the door panels and glazing and by the use of special packers and manipulation transferring the weight of the door to the bottom corner hinge, this simple logical process once and for all fixes that “dropped door” scenario that can plague customers for years.- 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.