How to Resolve UPVC Door Handle Problems?

Are you facing some problems with your UPVC door handle over the last few days? Their are two major problems that are common with door handles, either the issue may be related to unlocking or unlatching or there may be issues with the lock getting stuck in the deadbolt. The spring mechanism may fail inside the lever or lock handle. Screws in the handle might become very tight which will prevent the spring from functioning properly. Here are some steps that you can follow to resolve problems with your UPVC door handle:

Attempt to remove and clean the door handle

Loosen the screws a bit that hold the door handle to the door. This will help the doorhandle to turn easily. Then, take the handle off from the door and try to use it whileholding the back plate. In case the handle doesn’t work as it should, apply somegrease to it. This will enable the handle to turn and work freely as it normally does.

On the other hand, if the door latching doesn’t shut properly, it could be because of the failure or the spring mechanism inside the lock.

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