Screw the retaining screw back into the lock faceplate.
How to fix a upvc door lock mechanism.
Begin with the door lock.
Use a screwdriver to twist the screw to the right and secure it back into place.
To rule out any problems with the cylinder try inserting your key and turn to unlock.
Should your upvc door not lock when closed shut this is due to alignment and in most cases is easy to fix either by adjusting the lock strike keep or roller points or by adjusting the door hinges.
Do the same with the middle hinge and align the lock correctly.
If it s failing to correctly meet the frame then your door lock may need to be tightened.
If it turns freely and unlocks then the problem may lie in the multipoint lock.
Insert the retaining screw back into the screw hole.
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This will tighten the loose door handle and if done correctly your upvc door should be locking correctly and working again with no issues.
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This is found where your indent for your key is.
However if your upvc door won t open then this makes replacing the locks quite tricky.
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A locksmith will usually just charge a labour price for this sort of job likely to be from 65 per hour.
Multipoint locks have been primarily used on upvc doors although occasionally and more recently they re being fitted to timber and composite doors.
Test the lock by turning the key both right and left a few times and gently tug on the key when it is turned to both the right and left position.