Stiff Lock On A Upvc Door

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Stiff lock on a upvc door.

Whether its a heatwave or a blizzard upvc doors can be affected by a range of climates. What the upvc door manufactures do tell you about upvc doors is they expand and contract a lot more than steel or wooden doors and what you may find in the peak of the summer or winter is the lock is stiffer to use. This video is for me. There are a number of reasons why this can happen and number of things you can try to resolve stiff lock problems before calling a locksmith.

Test the lock after each application. From stiff upvc lock mechanisms to cylinders seizing up there is a range of issues that you can run into when the temperatures drop. Fixing a few stubborn locks might involve disassembling cleaning and then reassembling the lock. Many people put up with the aggravation of a sticking door lock for years.

I can unlock the door if i try a few times but the key has a difficult time turning as the deadbolt is sticky. There are several reasons why your upvc door could be failing to lock correctly. There could be several causes of a stiff door lock. This is because as the door expand and contracts the lock and keeps are bordering on there limits.

Reasons for a stiff door lock. If the weather is fluctuating a lot the frame of your door can contract and expand. First clean the keyhole with a penetrating lubricant like wd 40. My front door deadbolt lock is hard to unlock and open when i put the key in and turn.

For especially stubborn locks try squeezing a little graphite onto the door s latch as well. We have been going through our garage door to get in the house because of this. Dirt in the lock locks need maintained. Ironically by cleaning and oiling them you can fix most locks in a matter of minutes.