There are a number of reasons that can cause a upvc door handle to stop working properly or even break completely.
Upvc door handle loose.
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Door is closed and my upvc door handle is loose.
A replacement upvc gearbox is likely to cost from 145 to 280 including labour.
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This can be incredibly frustrating of course the handle s going to break on a busy weekend and often people think it will be an expensive fix due to the door needing to be replaced.
A new lever lever handle set on amazon from hoppe or fab fix half decent quality is about 12.
The reason your upvc handle will not lift up or go down is usually not a problem with the handle itself but a problem with the door or faulty locking mechanism.
Furthermore wobbly door handles can be caused by a dropped door damaged handles broken springs or a problem with the multi point locking system.
Don t panic as it is rare for the door handle to fall off and moreover you won t need a new door.
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Why do upvc door handles stop working.
This will require a replacement upvc gearbox.
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When a door is closed shut the handle is loose the most common cause is a faulty upvc gearbox.
If your upvc door handle won t lift up to lock the door this is a problem locksmiths deal with on a daily basis easy to fix for a locksmith specialising in upvc door lock repairs.
After sometime with ware tear upvc door handles can become stiff loose or wobbly.
If your handle is loose and the screws on the inside of the door won t tighten them then odds on the handle is loose on the backing plate and needs replacing.
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