Repair Of Plastic Doors

Repair of plastic entrance and balcony doors is a service that is periodically required during operation since any mechanisms are subject to natural wear, loads, and external influences.

The reasons for the malfunction of plastic doors can be installation errors, natural shrinkage of the house, lack of proper preventive maintenance of structures, the use of brute physical force when opening and closing, etc.

Any even minor defects and malfunctions lead to a deterioration in the performance of the doors: the appearance of drafts and a decrease in room temperature, increased noise levels, the appearance of dust on the floor, and difficulties with opening and closing.

Repair of plastic balconies and entrance doors in Moscow is carried out by service companies, including ours. The cost of repair depends on the complexity of the breakdown, so in this article, we will present the main causes and methods of troubleshooting, and you decide for yourself which of these you are ready to do yourself, and which you need to entrust to specialists.

It’s worth saying right away that professional repairs are as fast and productive as possible. The specialist quickly determines the cause of the malfunction, has tools consumables, and spare parts for repairs, and performs all the necessary manipulations with a guarantee of elimination.

Main Malfunctions and Ways to Eliminate Them:

1. If the balcony door is sagging so that it touches the bottom edge of the frame, so that it needs to be lifted to close or does not close at all, it needs to be adjusted. If this is not done, the hinges and other elements of the fittings holding the door will be under constant increased load, and this will lead to their wear. To adjust the door, you need to find the place where the adjusting bolts are located. There are two bolts in each door hinge, top and bottom. Most often, the top bolt is responsible for the vertical movement of the sash, and the bottom one is responsible for the horizontal movement. In addition, more complex glass adjustments may be required.
2. If the balcony door closes normally but does not press tightly against the frame, you need to adjust the eccentrics, which are responsible for the degree of pressure.
3. If you have adjusted the door, it works properly, well, it lets in drafts, noise, and dust, most likely the cause of the malfunction is the wear of the seal. To fix the problem, the seal must be replaced. To further prevent wear and drying of the seal, it must be periodically lubricated with silicone grease.
4. If your door handle is broken or the lock is faulty, they must be replaced. Therefore, you need to choose the right model, dismantle the old elements, and install new ones in their place.
5. Broken glass or damaged glass units must also be completely replaced with a new one. Double-glazed windows cannot be repaired; they require installation entirely from scratch. Remember that double-glazed windows on a balcony door have a lot of weight and area, and you will need help to dismantle and replace them.