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Changing Conservatory Door Handles Switching your conservatory door handles is a simple task that the majority of people will be able to do themselves. To begin, it is essential to know if your current handles are spring-sprung or not. We stock a large range of replacement handles to suit all the major uPVC double glazing manufacturers, including Hoppe, Mila, Avocet and Fab 'n' Fix. You need to take two crucial measurements before you choose the best handle. The distance is the distance between the screw fixing centres and the central point of the keyhole (also known as PZ centres). Lever/lever You might want to alter the style of handle when you install new uPVC conservatory doors. The style of your handles will have a major impact on the overall appearance of your room, but also the security level that you require. It is a good thing that replacing a door handle is a relatively simple task that most people can do themselves in just five minutes. Before beginning this process, it's important to ensure that the door is closed and secure so you can work safely. After that, you'll have to take off the handle and cylinder lock. Once the handle and cylinder lock have been removed, you will need mark the screw holes on the back plate. This will help you determine the exact location to screw your replacement handle into the hole. Once marked you can then use these measurements to order the correct handle for your uPVC door. The screws, lever and pad spindles are placed inside the lock case (which is inside the door) therefore it is impossible to change any handle without making sure they match up correctly. This is why it's essential to measure accurately prior to buying a new set of handles. You'll need to measure the PZ dimension (centre of the hole in the euro cylinder) and the Top Screw to Spindle distance. Then you'll need to pick the best uPVC handle for your home. We've created a helpful guide to measuring door handles to assist you. Lever handles are the most well-known type of door handle. They are available in a variety of different styles and finishes. For example, you can find brushed nickel, graphite oil-rubbed bronze, matte black handles to suit your decor. These handles are suitable for domestic and commercial applications and can be found in a variety of uPVC door styles and sizes. If you want to make your uPVC door more secure, choose a handle that has an electronic locking mechanism. This adds an additional layer of security to your home and is particularly beneficial for doors that are external. These types of handles are available with a variety of locking options, including keyed alike or dummy door lock. Some lever handle sets can be used on the right or left side of the door. Certain lever handle sets are reverse-able, while others aren't. You'll need to purchase specifically for the direction of your door. We suggest checking that the lever set you buy is handed prior to ordering, because certain brands, like Schlage only offer reversible handles for standard doors. Un-sprung As wooden conservatory repairs implies that these kinds of door handles made of upvc do not have a spring cassette inside their back plate. They depend on the force applied by the latch or multi-point lock to return the lever to the horizontal position following use. This may become less efficient over time, causing the handles to droop. If you notice a problem with your handle, it's likely the spring in the internal cassette has worn out and requires replacement. The most effective way to test this is by removing the handle and operating the lever. If the handles begin to droop, this indicates that their spring strength has been lost. It is crucial to install high-quality locks and latches with the doors you replace to avoid this happening. The majority of replacement handles are multipoint sprung with the spring cassette located in the back plate and holding the lever. They work in conjunction with a multi-point or standard tubular latch to ensure the door handles return to their horizontal position after use. This is an important feature, as it can be difficult to operate handles that are not in the correct position if they don't return to their initial position. There are some upvc handles that do not have the spring cassette. These will need to be fitted heavy duty locks/latches. These are more common on older doors made of upvc where the handles haven't been updated for a long time. Once you have the correct handle type selected and it is the correct length to suit your upvc doors It's just to install it in accordance with the directions given. Make sure that the screw holes are aligned on the external handle with the holes already in the euro profile cylinder. Then insert the spindle that is supplied and tighten the screws. Repeat the process for the handle inside. It is important to know that the cylinders included with these handle sets do not match those used in modern multi-point locks. They are a smaller diameter and will require a larger, bulb-shaped cylindrical cylinder that is typically found on older multi-point doors. These cylinders are available from your local locksmith, or on the internet. This is an expense in addition to the new upvc handles and is only necessary if your double-glazed door is fitted with old multi-point locks. The majority of upvc handles on the market are supplied with these cylinders because they are the most sought-after size used. It is a good idea, however, to keep spare cylinders in case they become lost or broken. You'll save time as well as money by not having to buy a new handle set. You could also use the tool to repair your handles made of upvc if the spring inside the handle cassette's internals wears out or breaks. This could happen if the door handle is used with too much force, especially by elderly or young children.