How To Fix A Broken Patio Door Lock

In addition to patio door handles handles there are other bits and pieces that often need replacing on patio doors.

How to fix a broken patio door lock.

The fix clips that hold the panels in place often get broken or get lost. How to repair sliding door rollers. In this video i attempt to open a patio door that has got stuck locked. Replace the patio door lock.

You also might want to add or replace a keylock on the outside so you can open your patio door with a door key. Inspect the door s rollers to see if they re gummed up broken or have come loose. These locks are important for keeping your patio doors secure so it s important that you replace yours promptly if it s not working while you might need to completely replace your lock it s possible you just need to replace the latch. If you find your upvc door won t open or is catching on the frame then it s likely the hinges need adjusting.

Fortunately the majority of upvc doors have adjustable hinges. If the problem is just a loose roller tighten or replace the loose screws that hold it in place. Take out the existing lock and bring it to a home improvement or hardware store and purchase a new lock that will fit your patio door. If a patio door is difficult to operate won t lock properly or is loose or drafty make adjustments to the roller latch or strike to fix the issue.

Because sliding patio doors are used a lot it s common for their locks to occasionally jam or break. The mechanics of the lock have broken leaving the top section of the door completely. Giving an insight into what to do with a faulty upvc door locking mechanism or patio door locking strip. Replace any glass panels in doors where a jammed lock has caused cracks or hairline fractures to appear during patio door lock repair u pvc window lock repair or ordinary window lock repairs.

If either fix does not make the patio door lock correctly or at all remove the door lock with a screwdriver and fit a replacement lock into the recess.