If the problem is just a loose roller tighten or replace the loose screws that hold it in place.
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.
The mechanics of the lock have broken leaving the top section of the door completely.
How to repair sliding door rollers.
The fix clips that hold the panels in place often get broken or get lost.
You also might want to add or replace a keylock on the outside so you can open your patio door with a door key.
Giving an insight into what to do with a faulty upvc door locking mechanism or patio door locking strip.
In this video i attempt to open a patio door that has got stuck locked.
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.
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.
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.
Inspect the door s rollers to see if they re gummed up broken or have come loose.
Replace the patio door lock.
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.
This can make it hard to lock putting a strain on the mechanism so you may find our upvc door lock mechanism broken.
Fix any cracked u pvc wooden or plastic frames that have been damaged by a faulty lock during u pvc door lock repairs.
Because sliding patio doors are used a lot it s common for their locks to occasionally jam or break.