In most cases this can be done with an allen key pictured this will improve the performance of your upvc lock.
Upvc door lock jammed shut.
Is your double glazed upvc door lock jammed shut.
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Broken keys rust and misalignment are the most common causes of jammed door locks and doors that just won t open.
Specialist in converting old upvc locks with updated multipoint locks.
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My double glazed upvc door lock mechanism has broken with the door in the closed position.
Opening the jammed upvc window moving the shoot bolt roller cam.
If your window is open and the lock is broken this is a much easier situation than if the window is jammed shut.
Hardysure offers a free door and window lock security check.
Before the lock breaks and jams the window lock is likely to have become more and more difficult to open.
This will move any working shootbolts to the open position.
Upvc door locking mechanism problems are very common in old doors and there are many reasons why you may notice your upvc door lock stuck shut.
The keys still enters from either side and turn as normal but the handles are locked in a horizontal position.
On most new upvc doors the hinges are adjustable.
Most upvc windows are fitted with an espag lock which is operated using the handle.
Insert a right angled tool just past where the shoot bolt roller cam is likely to be so the roller can be pulled towards the window handle see the images below.
Do you a upvc door lock repair.
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