Door Lock Repairs - PVCu Door Locks Ipswich

Mr Misty Ipswich UPVC Locksmiths - Repairing Double Glazed Door & Window Locking Mechanisms

Specialists in double glazing door lock repairs, Mr Misty are experts in opening pvcu doors with broken multipoint locking systems and replacing locking barrels and Euro Cylinder locks in the Ipswich, Colchester and Chelmsford areas.

At Mr Misty, we can generally fix patio door locks, bi-folding door locks, composite door locks and multipoint locks on entrance doors without the cost of purchasing a new door.

We can also replace multipoint lock systems and locking handles which are unique in their construction in pvcu doors.

Surprisingly, customers can often find themselves locked in, as well as being locked out of their property.

The Mr Misty team have locksmith expertise and the product understanding and experience to open your entrance door, patio door or bi-folding door, whether uPVC, timber or aluminium without causing any damage.

If you are experiencing a problem with your upvc door lock or trying to shut or lock your upvc door but find that it can’t close properly, please don’t force it.

Particularly in hot or cold conditions, doors with multipoint locks on upvc door frames can have this problem and it is not uncommon for people to be worried about the security of their property.

Upvc doors & common locking issues

Locksmiths are so often called out to fix door lock problems, but with upvc doors, the issue may not be emanating from the lock itself.

Here’s what you need to know about pvcu door locks:

Like wood and aluminium, pvcu doors expand and contract
Even a couple of millimetres of change can put the door out of alignment
PVCu doors tend to have multiple moving lock parts, fitting into various apertures along the door frame
Any misalignment can prevent a pvcu door from locking or unlocking
If misalignment is the cause of the lock not working, then straightforward lock replacement will not be a long-term fix - the issue will keep recurring
Locking parts suffer from wear and tear in everyday use
Locking parts can get brittle and break with age

Got a problem with your upvc door lock?

Ground rules for faulty pvcu door locks - Double glazing door lock repairs Ipswich & Colchester

If you have a pvcu door lock which is broken, jammed or catching in even the slightest niggly way, you don’t have to live with it, you definitely don’t want to force it and you really shouldn’t ignore it.

Mr Misty The Window Doctor diagnoses the symptoms as: door handles which fail to release the key on trying to lock up; door handles which don’t spring back; loose door handles; stiff door handles needing undue pressure.

Our skilled window and door double glazing engineers at Mr Misty can swiftly assess your faulty lock and take appropriate, cost-effective action to correct alignment issues and get it working properly again.

Don’t force the handle or lock
It may cause additional problems resulting in extra costs - damaging the locking mechanism, door handle; marking door or frame.
Don’t let just anyone try to help
The mechanisms are not obvious and there are many types
Don’t just leave it
If the sticking lock or stiff handle is caused by heat or cold causing alignment issues between the door and the frame, it is liable to happen again. Get it looked at by a professional. If left, it might lead to a lock or gearbox failure – and that can be expensive to sort out when the lock fails with the door closed.
Don’t assume that it needs totally replacing
Mr Misty’s experience and skilled hands and the right part may be all that is required.
Do plan to have your opening and locking windows and doors serviced
A maintenance check can save £££s. Mechanisms may only require minor adjustments.

Don't force things - Don't delay - Get your door sorted today!

Pvcu doors – how secure are yours?

Today most new pvcu patio doors and pvcu entrance doors come with secure locking systems fitted a standard. Older units and frames with earlier mechanisms may not have multiple hooks or deadbolts, but just limited rollers and a latch. These will not meet insurance criteria which will call for British Standard approved cylinder locks to be in place.

Pvcu double glazing door lock repairs specialist Mr Misty can professionally fit other security improvements to pvcu doors including:

Anti-snap locks - British Standard Tested

Lock-picking resistant
Lock snapping resistant – protects against the burglary technique which involves snapping a the lock cylinder by applying force, thus removing the outer part of the lock to expose the mechanism which can then be tampered with using regular tools
Lock bumping resistant - protects from an inserted key already turning in the lock from being hit with a blunt object until the key turns fully.

High security pvcu door handles

Generally twice the thickness of standard handles
Protects the euro cylinder lock

Sash jammers for pvcu doors

Can be fitted internally or externally
Prevent door from opening if door lock is opened or broken
Locking and non-locking options available
Also suitable for French doors and upvc windows

Door chains for pvcu doors

An extra not a security feature on its own
Allows you to see who’s at the door before allowing entry

Problems with stiff handles & locks on your pvcu doors?

Don’t delay – alignment adjustment issues left over time can easily become a more costly repair and replace job.
Call Mr Misty pvcu locksmiths now for pvcu door lock maintenance and pvcu doors and windows health check.

Your Door Lock Repair Questions Answered - Here's just a handful which tend to crop up. View full list of Door Lock Repairs FAQs

While no lock is entirely burglar-proof, modern UPVC doors with high-security locks, like anti-snap or anti-drill cylinders, are highly resistant to break-ins.

Don’t force the key whatever you do, as this could break it.

Gently wiggle the key while applying a lubricant like WD-40.

If it doesn’t come free, contact Mr Misty for assistance.

Not usually. Broken UPVC door locks can often be repaired or part of the mechanism replaced and this is generally affordable and cost much less than replacing the entire door.

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Yes, in most cases, broken locks on UPVC doors can be repaired quickly by the Mr Misty Ipswicha nd Chelmsford team.

Common issues like misaligned mechanisms or worn parts are generally straightforward to fix.

When you get in contact with us we will always try to understand both the issue and the type of windows and window hardware you have in your home, so that we are best placed to carry out a swift repair or fit a replacement part without an additional visit or any further inconvenience.