Multi Lock Door Won T Lock

Upvc gearbox failure or multipoint lock damage.

Multi lock door won t lock.

Upvc door with multi lock points and cylinder lock. Multi point locking systems are designed for high security and they certainly work very well in most cases. Debris or ice from cold weather may be causing problems with the cylinder or you might simply be using the wrong key. You ll also need to check the drainage holes for blockages and remove any that you come across.

It s possible that there is an issue with the lock cylinder. If your upvc door won t lock even when still open this is usually because of the following reasons. Problem with lock cylinder. Once you ve checked the door and frame make sure you have a look underneath the door.

It won t be locking because one of the points isn t moving into its locked position fully. In this video i attempt to open a patio door that has got stuck locked. Door lubrication is required. The mechanics of the lock have broken leaving the top section of the door completely.

To lock a door with a multi point locking system you ll often need to lift the handle of the door and turn the key. The first thing to do is have a look around the perimeter of your door as well as at the various points that it connects with the frame. Easiest although a pain way is to mark. Forcing it could break the key in the lock.

Our engineers carry the necessary replacement parts to repair most locks. Faulty lock the internal mechanism could be broken or worn. Most anglian doors will have multiple locks around the frame so make sure there s nothing obstructing each bolt. Upvc gearbox failure most common.

Key is hard to turn or won t go in the lock don t force the key. Upvc door won t lock even when open.