26/08/2026
It Was Still Workingโฆ But Something Didnโt Feel Right! ๐ง๐ช
An interesting gearbox replacement today.
The customerโs door was still locking and unlocking, but the mechanism didnโt feel quite right. Rather than waiting for it to fail completely and potentially leave the door jammed shut, I decided to investigate further.
I removed the gearbox from the door โ and found that it was already broken internally! โ๏ธโ
It was still managing to operate, but it was only a matter of time before it failed completely.
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Problem investigated before complete failure
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Broken gearbox identified
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Faulty gearbox removed
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New replacement gearbox fitted
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Multipoint mechanism checked and adjusted
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Door locking smoothly again ๐
If your door suddenly feels different, donโt ignore it. A stiff handle, unusual movement, clicking, or difficulty locking can be an early warning that something inside the mechanism is failing.
Catching the problem early can save you from ending up with a completely jammed door and a more complicated repair.
Iโm RJ Locksmith Services Ltd โ your local independent locksmith specialising in uPVC, composite and multipoint door repairs.
๐ 07376 215730
๐ rj-locksmith-service.co.uk