This is found where your indent for your key is.
Upvc door lock mechanism jammed.
The replacement of the locking mechanism gearbox as lugs can break off within the gearbox.
A door adjustment will improve the operation of the door and the workings of the lock.
Freeing up or replacing the shootbolts and rollers.
There are 2 main mechanical parts to its lock the euro profile cylinder and the multi point locking system.
The key may not turn all the way in or will not turn the lock in some cases.
I am showing how to disassemble and free a jammed sash upvc lock.
Checking the connection between the locking mechanism gearbox and the shoot bolts.
Broken keys rust and misalignment are the most common causes of jammed door locks and doors that just won t open.
So all you would need to do is find the screw that holds the barrel of the lock in place and tighten it.
Furthermore misalignment and excessive force on the door can sometimes cause the lock to break in the shut position.
Jammed lock or lock is stuck when your upvc door or window lock gets jammed it normally is a result of a defective lock mechanism.
This will tighten the loose door handle and if done correctly your upvc door should be locking correctly and working again with no issues.
You ll have to call a locksmith to carry out upvc door lock repairs or potentially even replace the door entirely depending on the cause of the jammed lock.
Repairing a jammed or stuck upvc window.