The door is probably out of square.
Upvc door locked and wont open.
So to rule out a problem with the cylinder insert your key and turn to unlock did it turn freely and sound like it unlocked.
Definitely not the fault here was the multipoint mechanism this is the long locking strip in the edge of the door and in this case the gearbox the center case in the middle of the locking strip i carry most multi point gearboxes so it was simply a case of replacing the part in the door.
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If you happen to be the unlucky owner of a upvc door that won t open the problem might lie with the door s handle.
New door necessary if unable to open upvc lock.
And whilst this list isn t extensive we ve explored a range of common problems and offered solutions that can help to resolve them below.
However a broken upvc door handle can be caused by several different issues.
Had to set the latch to suit the side the door opens just take out 3 star headed screws remove the main lock rotate the latch 180 degrees and screw the lock back on.
Upvc window lock faults.
50 chance you won t have to do this.
Once you have got access select the correct size alan key and adjust screw on each hinge.
The window handle gearbox can break which is often the case or the shoot bolt espag or espagnolette and roller cams mushrooms jam or seize.
On then hinges there should be access to an alan key shaped screw remove cap on top or underneath hinge to access this.
This should then free up your door.
You ll have to call a locksmith to carry out upvc door lock repairs or potentially even replace the door entirely depending on the cause of the jammed lock.