You can see the hooks sticking out of the side of my door in the picture below.
Composite door handle wont lift to lock.
But that should be all.
Upvc door gearbox this is is the part of the locking mechanism which operates all the hooks bolts and rollers on the multi point strip.
Now you need to close the door and lift the handle this should also be smooth perhaps a little resistance as the door compresses against the seals.
If your upvc door handle won t lift up to lock the door this is a problem locksmiths deal with on a daily basis easy to fix for a locksmith specialising in upvc door lock repairs.
Cold weather upvc door lock won t lock or shut properly.
If it s not in this position lift the handle and push it.
The second reason why a upvc handle wont lift to lock the door is caused by a broken gearbox.
The reason your upvc handle will not lift up or go down is usually not a problem with the handle itself but a problem with the door or faulty locking mechanism.
Hot warm weather upvc door lock won t lock or close.
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If it is stiff to lift then eventually the lock is going to break.
By turning the key in the cylinder whether from the inside or the outside you are locking those hook bolts into the positions you can see above.
The reason for this is simple the door is not in line with the frame.
If it s the lock that s the problem.
If you re having trouble locking your door you may need to have a look at part of the door that s referred to as the snib.