Not only are UPVC Door locks complicated locking mechanisms requiring precise installation, there are literally over 400 sizes and types of multipoint locks that can be used in UPVC/Double Glazed doors and composite doors. At Kingdom Keys, we specialise in UPVC Door Locks. With so many different sizes and types you need a locksmith that knows their locks. We provide solutions to fix your UPVC door lock problems more quickly, efficiently and at the most honest prices of any local locksmith. Where a UPVC Door lock has completely failed to open with its key, we have a 100% track record for fixing faulty door mechanisms in a single call out and that is because we are one of the biggest, if not THE biggest, mobile carries of Multipoint locks. These lock types fit inside the edge of the door. The Lock is a strip running from top to bottom along the edge of the door which has been morticed down the side in the door. When the handle is lifted up on either side of the door, all the locking points on the edge engage into the keeps located on the side of the door frame.
The key is then turned 360 degrees to be dead locked. Some models have a key wind action that allows the key to rotate 720 degrees to aid the lock bolts or hooks to wind in, out or up & down along the locking strip on the door lock edge. This type of key wind lock has a non-moving pull pad style handle on the outside of the door & on the inside a handle to push down to be able to exit. Top 9 Faults on UPVC Door: The key will not fit inside the lock & will not turn. The door has dropped and started catching on to the frame. It is difficult to lift the handle up or turn the key to lock the door. The door unlocks, but you cannot get the key out. The handles become floppy or will not spring back up to their 90 degrees position. The mechanism unlocks but the door fails to open. The key will not fully rotate round to allow for the handle to be pulled down. The key just spins around and around in the lock. The handles or letterbox is broken. UPVC doors and windows have become the standard for newly built homes and the ease of maintenance and economic sense has made them a key upgrade on older properties.
With this comes new problems as the locks can be complex and varied and in most cases, need expert attendance when they go wrong. At Kingdom Keys Locksmiths Services we pride ourselves in helping our customers who experience issues and problems with their UPVc locks, whether it is on windows, doors or patio doors. What can go wrong with UPVc Locks?? The main questions people ask us at Kingdom Keys regarding UPVc locks include: We are having difficulty locking our backdoor. When you put the handle up it is difficult to turn the key. The key will not go in the lock all the way , it feels like something is inside it. The front door will not stay closed as it’s shut. The key will not come out when we try to lock the door. The key works on one side but not on the other. The door handle won’t lift up or is hard to lift up. The door handle will only work the lock on one side now and not on both sides like is used to do. The key keeps spinning around in the lock, I can hear it clicking but the door will still not open/unlock.
If you are experiencing any of these issues or indeed some different ones associated to the proper operation of your UPVc locks, call us at Kingdom Keys Locksmith services where we are always happy to help with a prompt and friendly service. Call us on the number above or use the form below or the contact us page.upvc lock problems - upvc door Upvc doors have been around for the last 25 years or so, and have become somewhat of a standard to most homes, thanks to their relatively cheap price tag and simplicity to install nearly 90% of homes in Nottingham have them fitted. But as my nana used to say "nothing lasts forever" and with general wear and tear Upvc Door and upvc lock problems will arise which can be fixed quite easily and for a fraction of the cost of a full replacement Below I've listed some common Upvc door and Upvc lock problems so you can quickly identify what is wrong and what action needs to be taken, plus I've listed the major parts of the Upvc door so you can identify
Euro Lock - This is the part you insert the key for locking and unlocking in most cases it will have a circle where the key way is and a narrow oval underneath some doors especially older or apartment doors the shape is oval. Multipoint locking system - this is the part of the lock that engages when you lift the handle and is only visable when the door is open. will consist of a door latch, door bolt/hook and between 2 and 4 hooks and/or sliders that increase the doors security. Door keep - this is fitted to the inside of the frame and can be either individual parts or a one piece strip that the multi point lock system The door catches on the frame and its hard to lift the handle to lock. A very common problem with Upvc doors is misalignment. Misalignment can be caused by a variety of factors but the two main causes are worn hinges and incorrectly packed door panels Because the keep and the multipoint are not aligned when you lift the
handle to engage more force is needed and increases the wear and tearIn most cases re-alignment is a quick fix and will solve the problem but some more serious cases the hinges may have to be Bowed or bent door. In some cases of burglar/vandal damage pressure applied to the Upvc door can leave it misshaped and effect the multipoint lock and be hard An inspection will be needed to view the damage and the possible fixes. The most common problems are either the key wont turn to unlock the door(this could also be a sign that the multipoint has failed...) or you cannot remove the key after locking or unlocking. in both cases the lock will have to be removed and either repaired or replaced. Has or is it hard to lift/engage the multipoint? these can be signs that the multi point is being over worked or the Cam is worn. In most cases you wont know that there is a problem till the lock fails on you and because of the nature it will either render the door stuck