UPVC door lock - inside handle up, outside still opens it!

Question

Pushing the door handle upwards, would normally stop the door opening from outside from what I understand. This does not seem to be the case. Is the a lock issue or something else?

Shane · Accepted Answer

It sounds like you’re lock gearbox is at fault I would suggest changing it

John · Answer

When you lift the handle it does not actually lock the door you need to lock it with the key, lifting the handle only operates the lathes so you can lock it with a key

Mark · Answer

With The Door, Open Lift The Door Handle, To See If All Parts Of The Door Mechanism Move.

Check To See If The Latch Is Going Into Latch Keeper(On The Frame) When Closing The Door.

George · Answer

The door will open  from external handle if you haven't locked the door.  You didn't say if you had locked it or not.

Daniel · Answer

Hi unfortunately the problem will be with the locking  mechanism itself replaced mechanism that fit most doors are available at Screwfix etc

Lee · Answer

Depends if it's a self locking door or not. Self locking wont open from the outside normal pvc doors do any issues give me a call I'll come sort this issue

Wayne · Answer

Lifting the handle only engages the hooks/ bolts etc. You still need to lock the door to prevent it being opened.

Sean · Answer

Pushing the handles up only engages the locking system to the frame. It is only locked when either turning the key or thumbturn on the inside. 

There are some manufactures that have positioned the handles slightly higher on the outside that allows the handle to go down but does not open the door without the key being turned. 

You have a straight through spindle which allows the door to be opened and stops you from bei ng locked out if you have forgotten your key.

Chris · Answer

You need a split spindle or off level handle to achieve this. May be possible to do depending what mechanism is in the door currently. Sounds like you have a normal handle and spindle which means both sides of the door will do the same thing. I.e both sides locked or unlocked at the same time

UPVC door lock - inside handle up, outside still opens it!

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