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Is your sliding door latch not working? Sliding glass patio doors are the perfect way to access your outdoor space, with large panels offering smooth operation so you can move freely between the inside of your home and your garden.
With the moving parts of the sliding door, such as rollers, being used frequently, it’s not uncommon for them to wear down, rust, or come off the track.
The door latch is also another part that can get stuck or jammed, and whether it’s due to debris accumulation or malfunctioning locks, we offer sliding patio door lock repair across London.
As a dedicated locksmith for sliding doors, we can perform a full assessment of your sliding glass patio door and fix it to ensure smooth operation, whether it’s an issue with the door handle, internal components, or a damaged door frame.
When the door is in the locked position, the latch should sit perfectly in the strike plate of the frame, and there are many common reasons why your sliding door won’t lock correctly.
We repair sliding locks in London for all of the major issues, and we can be at your property in just 30 minutes to take a look at the frame, track, and sliding glass door.
Londoner Locksmith operates across the city and Greater London area, and to book a consultation to check your sliding patio door, head to our website contact form, or call us directly on 07309666595 for any sliding glass door issues you’re experiencing.
The locking mechanisms of sliding patio doors is different to those of regular door locks, but our qualified team of locksmiths can assist with lock replacements, installing new door locks on sliding patio doors, and assist with all of the most common problems customers experience such as:
A latch that isn’t catching properly in the frame
Misalignment in the doors is stopping them from closing properly
Doors that look locked but can be opened easily
Temperature changes which have affected how the lock operates
Handles that turn but don’t allow the lock to engage
Sliding glass doors that bounce out of the frame when closed
Lost the keys to the sliding doors
When you’re having issues with sliding patio doors, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team for professional help on 07309666595 to repair or replace broken or stuck door locks.
It can be frustrating when your sliding glass door isn’t locking as it should, but there are usually some simple, quick-fix issues that are causing the problem.
We don’t advise taking a sliding door off the runners yourself, as they can be very heavy, but you can investigate some common problems with sliding doors yourself:
A misaligned track will cause the door to make a noise when you try to open and close it, as if it is sticking to the door as you move it. If there is no smooth movement, you can apply lubricant, but if the tracks are misaligned, be careful trying to lift the door back onto the right track, as if it falls, the glass panels can be heavy and difficult to hold by one person.
Locks can get jammed easily if there is something wrong with the internal mechanisms that prevent the locking process. If you put the key in and pull it out and it feels like it is getting stuck, then the internal pins may have failed and are putting pressure on the key. You shouldn’t take the lock apart yourself as it can be hard to put back together again.
Sliding door locks work best when the locking mechanism is able to latch into the strike plate of the frame, but any kind of debris such as dirt, dust, rust, or paint can stop a sliding patio door latch from closing properly. Once it’s cleaned out, we can add lubrication to the latch.
If there is a misalignment in the way the sliding glass door opens and closes, then the sliding door locks aren’t going to work right either. The lock itself might be broken, or the key that it works with might have worn down and needs to be replaced. If there is debris in the button, it needs to be cleared out.
This is more common with wooden doors than uPVC or composite sliding doors, and can occur if there is hot weather or cold, damp weather. You should feel a slight bump on the surface as you move your hand across it, or use a spirit level to check that the frame is square. When there is swelling, you can’t expect the sliding door locks to click perfectly into place as they should.
Call Londoner Locksmith on our 24/7 line on 07309666595 if you’re having difficulties with your sliding door locks. We will get there promptly, wherever you live in London, and can check all aspects of the door, from the screw holes and lock to the track and key you use to open and close it.
We’ll assess any security issues and secure your home, sorting out any issues with misalignment or non-lubrication of the key components.
With regular cleaning and lubricating with silicone-based lubricant, many issues with sliding glass doors can be avoided.
However, we understand that many door repairs are needed due to the wearing down of internal components, so we offer everything you need to resolve the issue, including:
lock mechanism replacement and repairs
latch inspection to determine the cause of the issue
full realignment of glass doors
lubrication of roller mechanisms and sliding door locks
comprehensive testing to check that the problem is resolved
uPVC, wooden, aluminium sliding glass door locks
security upgrades to existing glass doors
fix any issues with loose screws and worn-down rollers
From debris in the locking mechanism to jammed rollers that no longer allow the door to open and close smoothly, when you call our team, we guarantee to provide the best advice and cost-effective solutions. Get in touch if the sliding door latch not working.
We’ve encountered all kinds of sliding door lock issues, and we’re you’re top choice in London for fixing patio doors of all kinds, including wooden patio doors, uPVC sliding doors, and composite material doors.
If we discover that your sliding door has broken parts that need to be replaced, we carry all of the main parts with us that can be replaced due to wear and tear, or parts that have rusted.
The rollers of a patio door can wear down over time when moving back and forth in the track, but we can give you full roller replacements to secure your door again in the track.
With our same-day service in London, we cover all of the main London boroughs, including Kensington, Camden, Lambeth, Westminster and Fulham. Our locksmiths perform installations and door lock replacements to the highest standards, are fully insured, and have been DBS checked for your complete peace of mind.
Get in touch with us via the Londoner Locksmith website or dial 07309666595 for a 24/7 rapid response service. We’ll help with all of the most common reasons sliding door locks are not working.