Composite Door Alignment & Stiff Handle Fix.

Composite Door Alignment & Stiff Handle Fix.
In this video I take a look at a rather stiff composite door handle mechanism and make the appropriate adjustments to the door alignment and lubricate a stiff door gearbox for the first time in 10 years resulting in a better operational fit.
Thanks for viewing
Timestamps:-
0:01 Introduction, the problem explained
0:47 Checking the screw tension.
1:00 Applying lubrication to the composite door gearbox.
2:00 Checking things over before door hinge adjustments are made.
2:40 Adjusting the door hinges.
3:12 After re alignment commentary.
3:35 Closing the door and locking!
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[@VirdiTube]

Thanks so much for this video. So clear. Spent ages trying to figure out the problems I've had with our new door

[@TheRepairer]

I’m really glad you found this video useful.

[@odinslockllc]

Good job. I like that your hinges and strike plate are adjustable. US stuff usually doesn’t have that must flexibility. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheRepairer]

Thanks 👍

[@alexthompson8307]

Thank you. For replying. How do you deal with warped doors? Do you loosen the frame and try to curve it to the warp of the door?

[@TheRepairer]

I just find the best fit to average out the warp so it’s less noticeable but it’s all a compromise.

[@dom85ross]

Is penetrating fluid basically WD? My pvc door handle will go up and click but won’t go down it’s stiff

[@TheRepairer]

Exactly the same purpose wd40 is a special recipe as it took them 40 attempts to get it right!

[@cardjunkie]

What to do if door is on maximum adjustment and still catching?

[@TheRepairer]

Something has obviously changed since the door was fitted, I would check all the screws are tight and not loose.

[@terrysmith8918]

When I press down on my handle all the way my lach gets stuck, I have to prise it back out with a screwdriver.. any idea how to sort on these doors ?

[@TheRepairer]

It difficult to correctly diagnose without seeing by if there is excessive tension on your door handle adjust whatever is required to take the strain off and see if the problem goes away. Visually check for the door dropping out of alignment etc .

[@alexthompson8307]

What lubricating oil type do you use?

[@TheRepairer]

I free things up with penetrating fluid then use general purpose 3 in 1 oil.

[@roscopeco2000]

Good vid. At least yours has a handle. Ive got a crap thumb lock as handle and lock its a terrible design

[@TheRepairer]

Sorry to hear that