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Door handle doesnt stay up when locked you can turn it and 2 of 3 bolts retract
Anonymous user 15/03/2024 - 2.32 PM
I can lock my alloy door by turning handle upwards and all 3 bolts come out. I can then turn key and it is locked, it should then not be possible to turn handle and retract top and bottom bolts but I can so the door is only then locked by centre locking bolt. what needs replacing or looking at to keep the top & bottom bolts in locked position and door handle from being able to be pushed all way down?
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A&M Builders and Maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
it sounds like your actual lock caseing where the spindle sits in has worn to excess and will eventually stop working alltogether , it depends on what lock system you have , either the whole lock has to be replaced or the a new lock case can be renewed !
Answered1 June 2016
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HD Locksmiths Huddersfield
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It sounds like the gearbox on your mechanism is faulty. I'd ring a local locksmith. Sometimes a faulty part on a gearbox can be replaced. Sometimes the gearbox itself will need replacing. Or maybe the whole mechanism depending on the age of it. Some are discontinued and need replacing with a different mechanism. Some of which will be a straight swap, others may need alterations to your door and/or keeps to work properly. In some cases and mechanism has to be made up on site to suit the door. Definitely a job for an experienced locksmith. A DIY'er may cause damage to your door or frame which will cost you more in the long run.
Answered2 March 2017
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