Upvc Door Locks Frodsham
If you find a problem with your UPVC door lock, then give Derek your Frodsham Locksmith a ring on 07855 867422, we offer free advice on these door locks which will give you an idea of what is wrong and what is needed to rectify the problem. Locksmith Frodsham will also give you a free no obligation quote if that is what you require.
Did you know that over 70 per cent of all doors in the UK are now of the UPVC type, this means that most Locksmiths spend over 70 percent of their time working on these types of doors and locks and this certainly is the case for Locksmiths Frodsham.
In fact Locksmith Frodsham are working on these doors and locks on a almost daily basis so much that we know of the common problems that occur with these doors/locks and are normally able to tell you over the phone whats wrong with your door if your having problems and how much we would charge to sort it out for you.
We give free no obligation quotes so if your having a problem with a Upvc door then give Locksmiths Frodsham a ring on 07855 867422 and speak directly with the owners Pam or Derek Mercer.
Common Problems With Upvc Door Locks
Despite the fact that these types of door are low maintenance, they can still have problems due to wear and tear and the doors dropping causing a mis-alignment.
So if your door is difficult to lock but works okay when the door is open it indicates that your door may have dropped causing the lock to be mis-aligned with the door keeps, this can be remedied by Locksmiths Frodsham by re aligning the door/keeps.
However if its still difficult to lock your door when its open then the likelyhood is that your multilock is on its way out and Locksmiths Frodsham recommend replacing it sooner rather than later as it will fail and when they go its normally in the locked position. The cost of rectifying such a problem is approximately £165 dependant on the type of lock that needs replacing, this is a competitive price but we advise to ask other Frodsham Locksmiths for a quote so that you can see the difference in prices.
Upvc Multipint Door Locks are They Easy To Replace ?
At Locksmiths Frodsham we often get asked the question can I replace my upvc door lock myself ? The answer is yes but its always easy when you know how and it isnt easy when you dont.
These types of locks known as multipoint locks because they have multiple locking points are not a universal fit there are many different manufacturers who produce different makes of lock that come in different sizes and footprint.
At Locksmiths Frodsham we are working on these types of locks the majority of our time and find that the hardest part when dealing with these types of locks is not opening them when they fail its actually idenitfying and sourcing a new lock to replace the one coming out before adjusting the alignment of the door as quite often the lock has failed as a result of the door dropping causing a mis-alignment of the lock with the lock keeps found on the door frame.
There is times when Derek our Frodsham Locksmith needs to replace a obsolete lock this happens when the original manufacturer no longer makes the lock. When this occurs the lock is replaced with something of a similar security and does take time fitting the new lock as it will probably be a different footprint than the original lock.
If you would like a no obligation quote to replace a upvc multipoint door lock then call Pam or Derek on 07855 867422.
Can Locksmiths Frodsham Replace My Obsolete Lock ?
Sometimes we are called by customers in Frodsham to replace a upvc door lock and find that its no longer made so what can our Locksmith in Frodsham do about this ? Its surprising how many upvc door locks are now obsolete and so we have two options we either look for the nearest updated model from the same manufacturer if available or otherwise we have to use a multipoint repair lock.
The multipoint lock repair lock is a 3 piece lock that allows locksmiths to replace obsolete locks whilst still maintaining a good level of security for the customer. At Locksmiths Frodsham we will always try and replace multipoint door locks like for like but this is not always possible.
The Multipoint Lock Latch Keep
If your struggling to lock your upvc door then it could be due to a number of problems but one of the simplet to check is that the latch keep is not loose. This is the part on your door frame that when you close the door it latches before you lift the handles up and lock your door (found in the middle of the door frame.
The latch keep lines the hooks and rollers up to enable them to go into place easily and if the latch keep is loose or in the wrong position then everything wont line up and theres problems locking the door.
