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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

It's so hot one of my french doors wont close. I live alone in a ground floor flat so as you can appreciate safety is now a concern. I've tried WD40 on it but its not helped. Any suggestions?

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By *ingo00Man
over a year ago

Cowley

Try lifting it a bit when you close it, it may have dropped

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wait until it’s a little cooler. If it’s warped, it may relax as the temperature drops.

Or give it a kick from outside.

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By *avexxMan
over a year ago

cheshire

sounds like the heat may have made them swell,, i take there upvc

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Try lifting it a bit when you close it, it may have dropped "

tried that, the bugger wont shift!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Wait until it’s a little cooler. If it’s warped, it may relax as the temperature drops.

Or give it a kick from outside. "

you mean wait until Wednesday? That's not an option

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"sounds like the heat may have made them swell,, i take there upvc"

Yes they are pvc. Starting to get a bit panicky now, ive tried lifting it, pushing , pulling......

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Wait until it’s a little cooler. If it’s warped, it may relax as the temperature drops.

Or give it a kick from outside.

you mean wait until Wednesday? That's not an option "

Get some hot, burly men to come and ‘secure’ the property.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Wait until it’s a little cooler. If it’s warped, it may relax as the temperature drops.

Or give it a kick from outside.

you mean wait until Wednesday? That's not an option

Get some hot, burly men to come and ‘secure’ the property. "

I’m local but I’m not burly and I know absolutely nothing about doors.

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By *ingo00Man
over a year ago

Cowley

A quick search says you may be able to hose it to try and cool it, no idea how safe that may be though

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Wait until it’s a little cooler. If it’s warped, it may relax as the temperature drops.

Or give it a kick from outside.

you mean wait until Wednesday? That's not an option

Get some hot, burly men to come and ‘secure’ the property. "

If only I knew some burly men lol

Looks like a no sleep night at this rate

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By *3xymamaWoman
over a year ago

Uptown Top Ranking

My door doesn't lock when the sun has been on it. Been told the metal swells... I usually manage to be able to lock it by around 9ish when it's a little cooler

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Does it move at all?

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By *avexxMan
over a year ago

cheshire

have you any decent male neighbours to give you lift with them,, sorry i dont live near you would have give you a hand,,

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"A quick search says you may be able to hose it to try and cool it, no idea how safe that may be though "

Ah thanks, shame I dont own a hose lol. But youve the right idea, it needs to cool down somehow....

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By *ornynorfolkguyMan
over a year ago

North Norfolk

Cold water on them.

Open them fully and closing.

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

When you try to shut the door lift it a little by the handle, mines same but shut as I've mentioned

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Does it move at all?"

Yes it moves, it just wont close

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A quick search says you may be able to hose it to try and cool it, no idea how safe that may be though

Ah thanks, shame I dont own a hose lol. But youve the right idea, it needs to cool down somehow...."

You could try a jug or bottle of water and do it a few times.

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

Or adjust with an allen key if you have any where the hinges are taking the little cap off with a screwdriver

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

Pft, typical French, always causing problems

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By *ig_eric_tionMan
over a year ago

IPSWICH

It might sound stupid but you could cover them with old towels or sheets soaked in water maybe a fan too. Cooling by evaporation is very effective. Never done it on upvc though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Try closing it a bit later once its started to cool down if that doesnt work poyr lots of cold water over it

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By *huturetekMan
over a year ago

Maidenhead

Hi there, I can perfectly understand why you are worried.

Firstly don't fear - the door will sort itself out but the alignment has gone slightly as the uPVC and aluminium expands on the heat.

If you know the make and model of the door then you can usually figure out how to adjust the hinges but in truth that's a faff. Best thing for now is wait until after 10.00 pm and then try - I know, not the most convenient of solutions but this is only going to be an issue for a couple of days. Its not worth getting a locksmith out to tune the door and then find you have the same issue when the temp drops come the autumn/winter cold snaps.

I fear Im not much help but hopefully you are reassured its not a permanent issue.

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By *moothshaftMan
over a year ago

Coventry

OP, I've just adjusted mine, it had dropped over time. Is yours catching on the bottom of the frame? X

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"OP, I've just adjusted mine, it had dropped over time. Is yours catching on the bottom of the frame? X"

Yes it looks to be where its catching

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Try closing it a bit later once its started to cool down if that doesnt work poyr lots of cold water over it"

Good shout. I'll see how I go about 10pm, the sun is starting to move round now

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"It might sound stupid but you could cover them with old towels or sheets soaked in water maybe a fan too. Cooling by evaporation is very effective. Never done it on upvc though."

I'll take any advice, stupid or not lol

I'm throwing cold water on both the doors, if it doesnt work I'll see how it fairs later tonight

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By *moothshaftMan
over a year ago

Coventry


"OP, I've just adjusted mine, it had dropped over time. Is yours catching on the bottom of the frame? X

Yes it looks to be where its catching"

Right, there will be 2 or 3 hinges with covers on them, the little covers can be popped off to reveal probably an Allen screw. Turn the screws clockwise which will lift the door. Keep trying and turning bit by bit.

But you'll need an Allen key, about 4 or 5 mm x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Has it cooled down where you are for you to try closing? X

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Has it cooled down where you are for you to try closing? X"

Yes! All sorted now, finally cooled enough. Thanks to everyone who contributed and the private messages of offer of assistance. You're a great bunch.

Gonna sleep well tonight

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Excellent!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Has it cooled down where you are for you to try closing? X

Yes! All sorted now, finally cooled enough. Thanks to everyone who contributed and the private messages of offer of assistance. You're a great bunch.

Gonna sleep well tonight "

Lots of z's hopefully!

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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago

Here occasionally, but mostly somewhere else


"Has it cooled down where you are for you to try closing? X

Yes! All sorted now, finally cooled enough. Thanks to everyone who contributed and the private messages of offer of assistance. You're a great bunch.

Gonna sleep well tonight "

Maybe just windows open tomorrow?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Has it cooled down where you are for you to try closing? X

Yes! All sorted now, finally cooled enough. Thanks to everyone who contributed and the private messages of offer of assistance. You're a great bunch.

Gonna sleep well tonight

Maybe just windows open tomorrow? "

Indeed. Learnt my lesson

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Has it cooled down where you are for you to try closing? X

Yes! All sorted now, finally cooled enough. Thanks to everyone who contributed and the private messages of offer of assistance. You're a great bunch.

Gonna sleep well tonight

Lots of z's hopefully! "

Hopefully!

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