Door Lock & Key Problems | Master Locksmiths Association https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/faq_category/door-lock-key-problems/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:00:53 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.1 uPVC Door Lock Mechanism Sticking – Why This Happens https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/faq/upvc-door-lock-mechanism-sticking/ Fri, 09 Dec 2022 11:55:25 +0000 https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/?post_type=faq&p=46462 The post uPVC Door Lock Mechanism Sticking – Why This Happens appeared first on Master Locksmiths Association.

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Key Won’t Turn In Lock – Why This Happens + How a Locksmith Will Fix https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/faq/key-wont-turn-in-lock/ Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:36:04 +0000 https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/?post_type=faq&p=46306 The post Key Won’t Turn In Lock – Why This Happens + How a Locksmith Will Fix appeared first on Master Locksmiths Association.

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My uPVC Door Handle is Floppy or Loose – Price To Repair + Is a New Handle is Required? https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/faq/upvc-door-handle-floppy-loose/ Thu, 03 Sep 2020 21:26:01 +0000 https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/?post_type=faq&p=35818 uPVC door handles that become floppy, stiff, loose, wobbly are a common issue that our locksmiths come across.  Find out why your uPVC door handle has become loose, the price to repair a floppy handle & if a new door handle will be required.

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uPVC Door Handle Won’t Lift Up to Lock or Go Down – Price to Fix & Why https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/faq/upvc-door-handle-wont-lift-up-to-lock/ Mon, 17 Aug 2020 10:10:35 +0000 https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/?post_type=faq&p=29611 If your uPVC door handle won’t lift up to lock, find out why your door handle is not working, the approx price to fix a broken upvc door handle and if you will need a new handle or not.

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My uPVC Door Wont Open – What To Do + Price To Fix https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/faq/upvc-door-wont-open/ Sun, 02 Aug 2020 22:44:23 +0000 https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/?post_type=faq&p=29641 uPVC Door Won’t Open When Unlocked A uPVC door that will not open even when unlocked is component has failed in the lock mechanism or the door or frame has moved or warped. A locksmith can fix this by opening and repairing or renewing the gearbox or slave unit, some units can be dissembled and […]

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Broken Key in Lock – Has Your Key Snapped in Your Door Lock? https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/faq/broken-key-in-lock/ Thu, 05 Dec 2019 15:47:22 +0000 https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/?post_type=faq&p=29514 The post Broken Key in Lock – Has Your Key Snapped in Your Door Lock? appeared first on Master Locksmiths Association.

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Key Stuck in Lock – What To Do & How Much it Will Cost https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/faq/key-stuck-in-lock/ Fri, 29 Nov 2019 16:11:39 +0000 https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/?post_type=faq&p=28737 I Can’t Remove Key From Locked Door If you cannot remove a key from a locked door such as upvc door, this is usually because

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uPVC Door Won’t Lock – What To Do (Hot or Cold Weather) https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/faq/upvc-door-wont-lock/ Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:16:03 +0000 https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/?post_type=faq&p=27337 uPVC Door Won’t Lock from Outside For a multipoint lock that will not lock from the outside the cause is   A replacement uPVC gearbox will cost anything from £60 upwards plus labour, gearboxes are cheaper to replace than repair.

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Locked Out with Key In Door, Key Left in Other Side of Lock? https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/faq/locked-out-with-key-in-door/ Mon, 04 Nov 2019 12:44:23 +0000 https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/?post_type=faq&p=28704 If you are locked out with the key left in the door lock on the other side, a locksmith can definitely help. This is a common problem that can be easily fixed. On this page we tell you how long it should take to open your door, the easiest locks for a locksmith to open and also […]

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Antique Lock Repair & Restoration – Can a Locksmith Help? https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/faq/antique-lock-repair-restoration/ Tue, 14 May 2019 15:42:54 +0000 https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/?post_type=faq&p=25227 The post Antique Lock Repair & Restoration – Can a Locksmith Help? appeared first on Master Locksmiths Association.

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