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Ask your QuestionI have just changed the handle and lock on my front uPVC door but the door won't lock when closed. I tried repositioning the striking plate but it only lock when I took it off. The lock works when the door is open. Do I need the strike plate? Or do I need to replace it?
Asked by Ken on 21st Dec 2021Best Answer
"Hi Ken the keeps on the door frame need moving or the hinges might need adjusting as the door might have dropped"
Answered on 21st Dec 2021 - Member since Oct 2021 - report"Depending on which part you have replaced (cylinder or mechanism) it could be an alignment issue or the wrong mechanism for the strike plate"
Answered on 21st Dec 2021 - Member since Sep 2020 - report"It may be that the hooks/rollers are not all connecting into the correct place so the door will not lock it will just need adjusting to the right position cheers."
Answered on 21st Dec 2021 - Member since Oct 2020 - report"The keeps need to be adjusted.
A locksmith can reposition the keeps."
"Hi Ken, the keeps need adjusting, it’s bit of a job but you need to keep at it."
Answered on 21st Dec 2021 - Member since Dec 2021 - report"The door or keeps may need to be adjusted slightly."
Answered on 21st Dec 2021 - Member since Aug 2019 - report"you will need a new striking plate by the sounds of it have you tried lubricating all the locking points"
Answered on 3rd Jan 2022 - Member since Nov 2020 - report
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