Common Upvc Door Problems
My Door has Dropped
A common problem found on both upvc doors and composite doors is when the door drops. this simply means that the door as become mis-aligned with the lock keeps, it can be sorted by adjusting the hinges and or keeps and its something that our Locksmith in Warrington Derek can sort out for you.
Theres different hinges on doors such as the one above and of course its always easy to re-align a door when you know how but it can cause a lot of problems when you dont.
For a no obligation quote call Pam or Derek on 07855 867422 we are here for our customers.
UPVC Doors Multipoint Locks Are They A Universal Fit ?
At Lockkeys Locksmiths Warrington 07855 867422 we often get calls from customers who have had a go at fixing their broken Multipoint Lock. We understand everyone needs to save some money when they can however sometimes it can cost customers twice.
Multipoint door locks are not a universal fit theres many manufacturers different models and different sizes of these types of locks and some are even obsolete so you cant get them anymore.
So our Warrington Locksmith Derek often finds that either the customer has taken everything to bits when they didnt need to or theyve bought a multipoint lock that wont fit which means they have wasted both time and money.
At Lockkeys Locksmiths Warrington we are working on these these types of locks most days of the week as upvc doors now account for over 70% of all doors in the UK.
If you need to replace a multipoint door lock then call Derek or Pam at Lockkeys Locksmiths Warrington on 07855 867422 explain your problem and we will provide you with a no obligation quote.
Upvc Door Handle Problems Warrington
Upvc door handles should last a number of years however if your upvc multipoint door lock is not working correctly then you will need to put more force into locking your door and something will give.
A lot of the time it will be your door handles that gives first and you will notice that they have become loose or even break. When this happens you will need to replace your handles but crucially solve the cause of them breaking in the first place or it will happen again.
At Locksmiths Warrington 07855 867422 when we replace upvc handles we also check the alignment of your upvc door as it would be pointless for us to replace your handles without first solving the initial problem.
If youve got problems with your upvc door handles and would like a no obligation quote then speak to Pam or Derek of Locksmiths Warrington on 07855 867422.
Locksmiths Warrington Replacing Multipoint Locks
Over the years upvc multipoint door locks have been changed and upgraded so much that sometimes when a upvc door lock fails it cannot be replaced with the same multipoint door lock because they are now no longer made (Obsolete) or simply becuase they are very hard to source
When this happens your Warrington Locksmiths will need to replace this with another make and model of lock and this is were knowledge and experience comes in. The new lock may need an adjustment of the door or lock keeps in order for it to fit.
At Lockkeys Locksmiths Warrington 07967 778940 we are dealing with upvc door locks nearly every day and so are in a good position to assist our customers in Warrington and surrounding areas, simply call Pam or Derek and we will discuss what the problem is with your lock and offer a solution with a no obligation quote if required.
When replacing obsolete multipoint locks we try and source the lock that has the nearest footprint to the one that is now broken and that could mean extra work for your locksmith in order to make the new one fit and replacing the locks keeps.
Another option would be to use whats called a multipoint lock repair lock. This lock comes in 3 pieces with new keeps and is measured and cut down to fit your door. Again we have had landlords who have spent money trying to do this themselves to discover thats its not easy making a mistake and so having to spend more money asking a locksmith to do this.
At Lockkeys Locksmiths Warrington we explain whats required and then give customers the options to choose from, but will always ensure that the door is as secure and working correctly to the customers satisfaction before leaving.
