Currently, plastic is one of the most practical materials. Wood is considered an environmentally friendly material, but at the same time difficult to maintain, in addition, wooden structures are difficult to adjust after they sag and lose their properties over time.

In order not to be afraid that one day the balcony door simply will not close, or vice versa, it will slam shut so that it cannot be opened, modern building owners install plastic balcony doors that can always be adjusted.

When does a door need adjustment?

As a rule, it is impossible to say the exact date or time that is optimal in order to adjust the design. This usually happens closer to the cold season. In summer, the door is often open, so the fittings can loosen, and then adjustment will be required.

It’s worth thinking about how to bring your door back to normal if the following signs appear:

• Draft
• There is a crack in the glass pane
• The handle is difficult to turn or vice versa turns too easily.

With your own hands or call the master?

The answer to this question is ambiguous, since on the one hand, a reliable master always knows his business, especially if he is an employee of the company that installed the door block. But sometimes it happens that it is better to take matters into your own hands. Experts say that it is quite possible to cope with such a task on your own and there is nothing wrong with that. The main thing is to take the necessary tools and get down to business.

What tools are needed?

Before you start the adjustment process, you should make sure that you have everything you need for this at home. The set is simple, but without it, things will not get off the ground.

For this job you will need:

• Pliers
• Hexagon screwdrivers
• Roulette
• Flat and Phillips screwdrivers
• PVC gaskets

Adjustment directions

If you have everything you need ready, you can begin the adjustment process. You can do this: vertically, horizontally or frontally.

The adjustment screws are easy to see when the trim panel is removed. To do this, open the balcony door and use a 3 mm hex key.

Instructions for adjustment directions

Horizontal is the movement of the door leaf to the right or left. Most often they are used when the door stops closing smoothly, and this is due to temperature changes in the street - either a thaw or frost affects the structure. In order to adjust the door, the hexagon is inserted into the side adjusting screw, which is located in the side surface of the lower hinge. With simple actions, the screw is tightened, so the sash is attracted to the hinge.

The vertical direction is when the door hits the threshold or when dents appear on the seal at the top or bottom. Here, for adjustment, you will need various screwdrivers - these are both 5 and 2.5 mm hexagons, and a regular flat screwdriver. To shift the main striker plate, you will need a Phillips screwdriver, which every owner has.

And the last direction is frontal. Here is a more complicated procedure. It is necessary to remove the glazing beads that regulate the double-glazed window. Then, gaskets will need to be inserted between the double-glazed window and the plastic. This is not an easy task, since you need to choose the right thickness and size. Therefore, more often specialists of a wide profile resort to this type of adjustment. They can both work on doors and adjust sliding aluminum windows if installed on your balcony.

Does it close tightly?

You can do this yourself, using a regular sheet of paper. Absolutely anyone will do. It is inserted between the sash and the frame. If you need to apply force to pull out the sheet, then everything is in order with your design, and it does not require repair or adjustment. If the sheet that you inserted can be easily removed, then a gap has formed and the door needs to be adjusted.

If you have done a simple test with paper and it shows that you need to intervene to keep the winter cold from blowing, then you need to purchase the necessary tools. They are sold at any hardware store. There are such sets in window and door installation companies, you can call there and ask the manager. Tools may not be in specialized stores, for example, in departments that sell bicycles, you can always find sets of hexagons. They cost 400-500 rubles and will always come in handy on the farm.

Specific Issues

What to do if, for example, a double-glazed window is skewed and has come out of the seal?

It happens from one edge of the sash and is visually noticeable. Experts advise removing glazing beads from the frame. This can be done with a sharp object, such as a knife or spatula. You should not be afraid to damage the glazing bead, PVC is known for its flexibility properties, this will avoid deformation. Now you can center the double-glazed window, and insert plastic spacers (their thickness allows you to adjust). Now the glazing beads need to be put back in place. Here you will need a rubber mallet, which will allow you to drive them back and not damage the structure.

If condensation appears, does this mean that the door is faulty and needs to be adjusted?

Condensation occurs when there is not enough ventilation in the room. Plastic structures are quite dense and are not blown from the outside. In Soviet times, there were cracks in the wooden frames, which were covered with cotton wool for the winter. This is not the case with PVC. So if your balcony block is located next to the battery, you can put a special supply valve under it. The door should be installed with the micro-ventilation function, it will open a few centimeters and the air will enter the room. You can also use a door comb, which will fix the door and allow air to circulate. All these devices do not require additional care, they function for a long time and are simply regulated at home without a specialist.

Installing metal-plastic doors and window systems on a balcony is a frequently practiced scheme. It is convenient, has a reasonable cost and is durable, both in operation and according to external data. After a certain period, the opening mechanisms of the door leaves begin to work worse. This period depends on the accuracy of use, the manufacturer of the mechanism, the correct initial installation and even on temperature parameters. If the balcony door began to open or close poorly, this does not mean that it is time to change the entire unit - just adjust the mechanism. How to adjust the plastic door on the balcony? It is enough to know a few basic points.

When do you need to adjust the door?

It is worth thinking about adjusting the balcony door only when malfunctions in the operation of the sash become noticeable - discomfort when using the door.

Remember when new windows and doors were just installed on the balcony. The handle turned easily and to the strictly necessary position, the door did not “get confused” - to make a full opening or to be set for ventilation. All movements of the sash were smooth, light.

If there are any problems with the operation of the balcony door, even in the form of a harder opening or closing, it is necessary to adjust the mechanism.

Common problems and why they occur

Plastic balcony doors have been widely used as balcony doors for more than a year. During this period, companies performing technical and warranty maintenance of window and door mechanisms were able to easily compile a list of the most common problems that need adjustment of the balcony door.

Sagging under its own weight - the door leaf begins to cling to the threshold. At first almost imperceptibly, over time - more and more clearly.

The sagging of the balcony door is caused by the natural mechanism of hinge sagging. The weight of such a sash is rather big and over the years the hinges get tired of holding it. The rate of occurrence of this problem depends on the manufacturer and material of the hinges, as well as on the number of chambers and the thickness of the glass.

If you live in a climate with a sharp change in temperature and humidity, and your balcony is not reinforced with additional thermal insulation materials, get ready for the door to jam in the middle. This is how the displacement of the door leaf to the side, towards the frame, is manifested.

In 90% of cases, it occurs as a reaction to climatic conditions - temperature changes, high humidity, followed by drought.

Next common problem– the balcony door no longer seals tightly against the frame when closed. This problem not only causes inconvenience during use, but is also dangerous to the health of the residents of the apartment. Unplanned in the dead of winter - a very unpleasant phenomenon.

The reason for this problem is age - the period of use of the mechanism. Over time, the parts responsible for pressing the door leaf to the frame weaken and need to be adjusted.

Poor quality materials and rough handling will cause the door handle to loosen or fall off altogether. This problem is also not difficult to fix.

Other possible malfunctions in the mechanisms occur much less frequently, some require the intervention of specialists.

Instructions for adjusting plastic doors

The problems described above can be eliminated on your own, with some knowledge and a general idea of ​​\u200b\u200bthe operation of the door mechanism. Correction of such problems does not take much time - the usual adjustment rarely takes more than 30 minutes. Observing due care, it is impossible to irreversibly spoil something when adjusting the mechanism.

Sagging

To eliminate the sagging of the balcony sash, the task is to raise the sash to a certain height.

• To do this, remove the decorative and protective cap from the bottom hinge.
• There is a vertical hole in the top of the loop, into which you need to insert a hexagon (standard size - 6 mm).
• Rotate the hexagon clockwise until the door clicks into place.
• Check leaf opening after every lap - rarely more is needed 5 turns.
• If problems arise or the hexagon does not rotate, it is necessary to slightly adjust the upper loop in the same way.
• Make sure that the sash does not cling to the threshold, but also does not rise too high - otherwise the tightness in the closed position will be broken.

Video

Stuck in the middle

If the sash sags, we resort to vertical adjustment, and in case of sticking in the middle, caused by climatic conditions, we resort to horizontal adjustment.

1. Open the sash wide.
2. At the end, near the inside of the hinges, there is a hole.
3. If the elements of the mechanism are closed with plugs, remove them.
4. Insert a hexagon into the hole near the bottom hinge.
5. Start rotating clockwise in the same way as vertical adjustment.
6. This will pull the door to the hinge.
7. Check after every turn.
8. If the problem persists and the sash is still stuck, do the same with the top hinge.
9. After success, put the plugs back in place.

Loose fit

There are locking mechanisms in the end part of the balcony sash. It is they who will help save the residents of the apartment from unwanted drafts and keep the heat in the house.

Most plastic shutters have 4 locking mechanisms. They have two types of eccentrics.

To change the fit of the door, it is necessary to act on these eccentrics. Diagonal position for standard and central for i.s. testify to the average degree of pressure of the sash.

Offset towards the vertical or to the right - weakens the degree of pressing the sash to the frame, offset towards the horizontal or to the left - increases.

For the cold season it is better to install stronger sash fit.

Now you know how to troubleshoot common problems with door mechanisms. There is nothing complicated in this, but the presence of a hexagon will play into the hands. If not, you can try using a screwdriver.

If you are afraid of being introduced into the balcony sash mechanism, invite a master who will not only competently adjust the necessary elements, but also teach you how to adjust the position of the sash in the future on your own.

This problem is one of the most common, brings significant discomfort.

Adjusting a loose handle is fast. Of the tools, you only need a Phillips screwdriver.

Between the handle and the sash panel there is a vertical plastic cap - a plug. It needs to be turned to a horizontal position, you will see two screws. Turn the screwdriver clockwise to tighten the screws.

They should be wrapped tightly, but without excess.

Check - the handle should start working normally, without hanging out. Return the cap to its original position.

If the malfunction has not disappeared, it is likely that an almost imperceptible crack has gone in the plastic of the handle. This is an occasion to purchase a new balcony door handle.

If the doorknob does not wobble, but is tight or fuzzy, try lubricating the door mechanisms with WD type grease.

With proper adjustment, the door to the balcony will last for many more years.

Plastic doors conquered the market two decades ago, and now they are used everywhere. Plastic is a very practical and affordable material, so this is quite natural. Doors made of it are easier to design and manufacture, and consumers, in turn, like them because they provide tightness and have a relatively small mass. Plastic is easier to care for than many other materials, including wood or iron. However, in the process of using plastic entry systems, all the same problems appear as in other cases. The door can sag, rub against the box, touch the floor - such defects will bring a lot of trouble. But even without a wizard, everything can be fixed, for this it is enough to read the instructions. In no case should it be brought to a situation where the door simply jams or stops going into the box. Adjustments should be made from time to time as a preventive measure.

Why Regulate PVC Doors

There are a number of reasons for adjusting the door position. First, it is the shrinkage of the building. The phenomenon is typical for new buildings and is considered the norm. Secondly, improper operation of the door structure leads to the need for regulation. The use of flaps and handles for hanging objects such as clothes and towels leads to an increase in the load on the hinges, which were not previously prepared for this. Sagging of the sash is another reason for adjusting the position. The fact is that the door leaf itself is a heavy structure, and such a process will occur in any case. Rapid or frequent temperature changes are a reason to adjust the design from time to time, since all this leads to depressurization. Door systems made of polyvinyl chloride are also subject to this effect. It is also recommended to regularly check the gaps and misalignments to track the dynamics of possible changes.

Types of plastic doors

Door structures made of plastic according to their purpose are divided into:

• input;
• interior;
• balcony.

Plastic structures are characterized by high strength, even without metal inclusions. This also applies to interior doors made of plastic. With the type of construction, everything is a little more complicated. There are sliding, folding and hinged doors. Designs from the first category are a system of two wings moving in different directions along the guide rails. Sliding plastic doors are often supplemented with an automatic opening function. Such systems respond to pressure on the lower platform. Such doors save space, but they produce a lot of noise and are expensive. Folding systems consist of two or more folding doors. They are also called "accordions". Due to the joints, the thermal insulation of folding plastic doors is worse. Swing systems are single- and double-leaf and open on / away from themselves.

Frequent defects that require adjustment of plastic doors

The door can sag under the influence of its own weight. This sometimes happens with plastic doors, despite the relatively low weight. Sometimes the canvas "mows" to the side. Its status is checked by drawing a line. Parallelism with respect to the bottom of the opening is evaluated. One of the most common reasons for adjustment is play in the mounts. Much depends on the design itself: with some doors this happens regularly, with others rarely. In most cases, you have to fix the dangling of the handles and fix the fasteners on the hinged hinges. These elements must be monitored in order to correct defects in time.

Other signs of a need for adjustment are cold air infiltration and increased noise levels in the room. Sometimes there is a rubbing sound when the sash closes. This means that the door began to touch the box and the hinges need to be adjusted. There are also problems with the locking device of the lock - when the door is closed or in any position.

Tools needed when adjusting plastic doors

To adjust and simplify the process, a standard set of tools is prepared in advance. Among the most important tools are pliers, pliers, Phillips and flat screwdrivers, L-shaped keys with a 6-sided cross section (another name is furniture keys). In the absence of the latter at home, you will need to contact the building supplies stores. It is recommended to assemble the instrumentation in several standard sizes, within 1.5-5 mm. The whole set will cost about 500 rubles. Phillips and flat screwdrivers can replace a screwdriver with the right bits. The most commonly used nozzles are T and TX. A screwdriver will be useful in a different sense. It will free your hands from extra work. You will also need scissors to cut the seal, and needles.

The list of tools for adjusting plastic doors should also include:

• chisel or special knife;
• inertialess hammer;
• handle for removing loops;
• spatula for unpacking.

Instructions for self-adjusting doors

You can correct small problems with the location yourself. Initially, a competent installation will help ensure that this moment does not come soon, however, if irregularities are found, it is impossible to postpone their elimination until later. And this is due not only to the possible expiration of the warranty period. Firstly, the warranty itself is already hampering in actions, since any interference will give the manufacturing company a reason to refuse the corresponding service. And secondly, it is also possible that you will have to buy a new door at your own expense. If the warranty is no longer valid or it has been decided to adjust it yourself, then you must strictly follow the technical instructions and recommendations of specialists. Particular attention should be paid to the adjustment of fasteners. You can increase the comfort in the room by increasing or decreasing the tightness of the door structure.

Door adjustment includes the following steps:

• Vertical adjustment.
• Change of position in the horizontal plane.
• Adjustment of hinges, loops and canopies.
• Handle adjustment.
• Sealing of contact surfaces.
• Adjustment of various fittings.

Height adjustment

It is better to adjust the canvas in height immediately after roughness or dents on the seals have been noticed. To change the position of the canvas, you will need to tighten the lower hinged loop. Actions are performed according to a certain algorithm. First we get access to the adjusting screws on the bottom hinge. Usually they are hidden under a decorative bar. This element is removed by moving towards you and up. We perform the action carefully, because over time the plastic becomes prone to drying out and cracking. Next, we work with the vertical adjustment screw. We direct a 6-sided key of the desired size (usually 4 mm) into the head. Then we rotate it. Clockwise movements will raise the sash, while reverse movements will lower it. Some manufacturers of door structures have an asterisk instead of a hexagonal hole.

Usually, overhead hinges of a buried type are installed on doors made of plastic or metal-plastic. In systems without metal inclusions, as a rule, two fasteners are enough. In the presence of a double-glazed window, the option with three fasteners is considered optimal. Curtains are adjusted in several different ways. They are directly related to the adjustment of the canvas in height, as well as its movement to the right and left. Adjustment is made with an adjusting screw. The sash at this time should be ajar. Movements are made clockwise or counterclockwise. You should not twist only one fastener, because this can cause a curvature in the profile, and when you open the door, a creak or crunch will appear. The need to adjust the hinges and canopies will be indicated by drafts, cracks that appear, slowdown or complication when closing the sash. Prevention of defects will significantly increase the life of plastic door structures.

Violation of the technology for installing the door system will lead to serious problems that cannot be corrected by ordinary adjustment.

Alignment in the horizontal plane

This type of adjustment involves moving the sash parallel to the top and bottom of the structure. The door can cling to the top near the carrier rack or the threshold next to the opposite one. The canvas is also subject to thermal expansion, which exacerbates the above problems. To adjust, you will need a 4 mm 6-sided wrench, less often - another tool. The screw for horizontal alignment is located by analogy - horizontally. To complete the task, open the door, insert the key into the hole and twist. Turning clockwise will pull the band into the loop and lift the bottom from the opposite post. Moving the tool in the other direction will have the opposite effect. If you need to eliminate mashing or level the effects of thermal expansion, then you will need to act on all door hinges.

What to do for tight closure - frontal adjustment of eccentrics

Eccentrics are designed to control the density of adjoining parts of the door frame to each other. The principle of operation is similar to the functional load performed by them in window structures. The adhesion density is regulated by turning these very eccentrics. There is a clear sequence of actions for the tightest closure. First, the hinges are released from the decorative shutters. Then the sash opens and the blocker is pressed. The top of the door is then pushed back to allow normal access to the eccentrics. Next, the screw rotates. If the desired pressure level is reached, all that remains is to perform the final steps. Moving parts should be lubricated. Then the blocker is pressed and the door returns to its original position. The greatest pressure is provided by the position of the eccentrics at the maximum level. After adjustment, the locking bolt is lowered, the parts are displaced and the fastener is tightened.

Difficulty closing

The most common problems are skew, sagging, loose fit, difficulty turning the handle. In the worst cases, the door stops closing altogether. If the situation is easier, and the canvas simply ceased to be tightly fixed in the opening, then the reason is of a purely technical nature. Most likely, you just need to adjust the fittings. But if the sash does not enter the frame at all, then you will have to look for a breakdown. The most common causes of malfunctions are the unsuitability of fittings, the ingress of foreign objects into the door mechanism, or a violation of the integrity of the structure. Less unpleasant than jamming the door, but more frequent negative points are sagging or warping of the door and inconvenience when turning the handle. If in the latter case too sharp movements of the handle or sash become the cause, then the skew and subsidence are associated with an excessive load on the axis of the door structure.

Hinges are components of hinges and other fasteners. Integrated ball bearings, for example, reduce wear and make the opening process easier and smoother. They, like other hinges, should be lubricated in a timely manner. Depending on the detected defect, 3 adjustment methods are used - vertical, horizontal and frontal. In the first case, you will need to remove the protective cap and insert a screwdriver into the hole in the end. Horizontal adjustment involves working with an adjustable screw. During the manipulation of the tool, the canvas should be pulled to the loop. The third method, frontal, involves adjustments on the counter opposite to the loops. There may be eccentric hinges. You can work with pliers, a wrench or other tools, it all depends on the specific case.

How to change the seal

First you need to choose and purchase a new one. As a rule, this is a plastic rubber band. For a plastic construction, a material of the appropriate shape will be required. These seals are of 2 types: for frames and sashes. The old gasket is easy to remove. First, a place is chosen where it can be picked up, and then with a sharp movement it breaks out of the groove. Next, we clean the groove from dust and dirt. In a clean groove, then insert the end of a new elastic band. We put the pillow into the groove as a whole. Then we run a finger along the tape, pushing the pad into the groove. Kantik will remain outside. He will take on the role of protection from drafts and street dust. At the same time, you can adjust the door. Installing a seal is also an opportunity to adjust the tightness of the door abutment. In combination with the installation of a high-quality sealant, it is also worthwhile to press the door by turning the leaf clamping bolts. This is especially true in the period before winter.

Adjusting the handles is one of the easiest manipulations. In everyday life, such types of malfunctions as tight running and hanging out mainly occur. The imbalance is corrected in the same way. First, the protective plate covering the mount is rotated 90 °. Move this insert carefully, as it is made of thin plastic. When access to the adjusting screws is gained, 2 options remain. We tighten the screws more tightly if the problem is the looseness of the handle. And vice versa, we weaken the fixation if the handle has a tight move. Then we put the plate in its original position and check the connection. If the backlash remains the same as originally, then there may be a crack in the case. In this case, you will need new fittings. If the door is double-leaf, then the halves are adjusted alternately.

How to adjust for winter

First of all, we check whether the sash is sagging, and also how it fits to the frame. Then you need to find out if it is blowing from the gaps. This is checked with a regular sheet of paper. Then you should do a quality check of the fasteners. If necessary, replace the seal. However, the main aspect of preparing the door in the winter / summer cycle is the pressure. Its effectiveness is determined by a cylindrical element - an eccentric. Adjust this part with a flathead screwdriver or hex wrench, depending on configuration. If the eccentric is smooth, then to rotate, you first need to pull the element away from the canvas. Maximum tightness is guaranteed with a hexagon wrench No. 4. The mark on the eccentric should “look” towards the overlay, which presses the canvas against the box. If this manipulation is carried out correctly, then even in a strong wind the probability of cold air leakage will be minimal.

Door sag adjustment

If the edges of the door cling to the door frame rack, this signals a subsidence. In this case, in the closed state, a more or less noticeable gap will appear in the upper part. The technical part of correcting the defect will be to correct the gap between the hinge assembly and the canvas. This process is somewhat similar to the alignment of the sashes in the windows. Eliminate skew with a horizontal setting that allows you to shift the canvas to the right and left. The first step is to find the horizontal adjustment screw in the lower loop structure. The hole is located at the bottom of the hinge on the side of the door frame. By turning the screw, the canvas is brought closer or further away from the loop. In the first case, the rotations are made clockwise, in the second - against. Then the possibility of free opening / closing of the door is checked. The sash opens to 90°, and if everything is in order, the position is also adjusted through the top hinge. Usually 1-2 turns of the key are enough.

What to do to make plastic doors less likely to need adjustment

There are several ways to facilitate the functioning of doors:

• installation of closers;
• selection of a suitable design option;
• microlift installation;
• fittings lubrication;
• arrangement of reliable protection from the wind.

It is impossible to completely protect the door from exposure, as well as to do without alignment. However, by using the above methods, repairs and frequent adjustments can be avoided. The experience of many people shows that some problems can be prevented. You must be aware of the importance of choosing loops. The latter are designed for structures where the load will be approximately 80 or 160 kilograms. The number of loops also matters, however, not always. These elements are calculated on average for 200 thousand openings / closings. In any case, it is recommended to observe a certain margin of safety. Reliable protection against subsidence of the door is a microlift. It includes a bar mounted on the canvas, and a corresponding element on the frame. Both parts are connected when closing, slightly lifting the door and reducing the load on the hinges. A few drops of lubricant also improve performance. Rubber seals will reduce the impact of strong winds and drafts.

Features of plastic entrance doors

Entrance systems made of plastic are made using metal-plastic profiles with separate air chambers and stiffening ribs. Profiles are made either only from plastic, or with the use of fittings. To increase the strength of the structure, the frame elements are connected by metal mortgages. The shape of the frame structure, as well as the entire product, is the most diverse - trapezoidal, rectangular, arched, etc. Special crossbars, high-security locks and power hinges are mounted on plastic entrance doors. A multi-sided locking mechanism is provided for maximum tightness. A plastic door of any configuration consists of elements such as a door leaf, a frame and fittings. Unlike other types of doors, metal-plastic ones can have a frame made of a solid metal profile.

Closer - a mandatory element of fittings

They differ in the type of installation:

• outdoor;
• hidden;
• floor.

And the principle of action:

• knee;
• slide.

This device is designed to ensure smooth movement of the door. As a result of its use, the life of hinged hinges and other fittings and, accordingly, the entire door structure increases. The closer has to be used in door systems in public places, because the door there opens and closes a large number of times a day. The design features of different versions of this fittings are very different - in terms of the closing mechanism, place and method of installation. According to the place of fixation, external, hidden and floor closers are distinguished. Devices of the first type are placed at the top, the second - inside the canvas and frame, while the floor ones are mounted in the sash and on the floor. The last subspecies is suitable for both one-sided and swing doors. According to the variant of the mechanism, there are two categories of closers: with knee (scissor) and slide gear.

Adjustment and adjustment of the closer

Adjusting the closer affects the overall speed of closing the door. For interior rooms, it is better to reduce it, and for entrance rooms, increase it, but a lot depends on the specific situation. With the help of a closer, the speed of the closing (pressing the door to the frame) and the intermediate stroke are regulated. In the first case, we are talking about prioritizing: make the movement fast or slow down to relieve excess load on the door frame. In the second option, thanks to the setting, it is possible to organize the possibility of the passage of several people at the same time. Adjusting the closer is not difficult, because it has a special screw. The closing speed of the door decreases if you turn it clockwise. If the speed has changed too much, the bolt is returned to an intermediate position between the current and initial position and adjusted again. The screws must not be loosened more than 2 turns. To adjust the catch, the adjustment is made 15-20 cm from the frame. The control of the third adjusting screw determines the intermediate speed.

With the help of the same 3rd screw, the closing delay of the curtain is adjusted.

Conclusion

Those who wish to purchase a door should not save on materials, fittings and design configuration. After all, once it will be displayed on the key functions of the door. When a defect has already been discovered, you should apply for warranty service. However, if the situation is not serious or the warranty period has expired, then you can eliminate the shortcomings alone. Most often, problems such as sagging of the canvas, its displacement to the hinges or a rack with a striker, difficulty in closing the door, reduced tightness and imbalance of fittings appear. Most of these defects are corrected with a common hex wrench, which is easy to find on the market. It is necessary to adjust the door mechanism at least twice a year - before the start of winter and a few months before summer. You need to change the density of the adjoining parts of the box. If there are any difficulties in the process of setting up the door mechanisms, you should immediately seek qualified help.

For the winter, you need to not only insulate windows and walls, but also think about doors, whether they are entrance doors or even just balcony doors. The article contains instructions on how to identify problems with a plastic structure without a wizard and independently perform the necessary adjustment.

The main problems of the balcony door and their causes

As soon as specialists install a plastic door, they immediately regulate it. To make sure that the masters did their job in good faith, pay attention to the following points:

1. The door frame is tightly pressed against the box in all places.
2. The door opens effortlessly and also closes. If it creaks, it means that the work was done poorly.
3. The design is not vertically offset. You can check this using the building level.
4. The door doesn't sag. A simple test will help you check this. Taking a pencil, circle the closed canvas over the entire area, and then compare the resulting lines with the frame. If they are parallel, the adjustment work was carried out qualitatively.
5. If the door, half open, remains motionless, it means that it is adjusted correctly.

Attention! Make sure that during this test there is no draft in the room, from which even a well-functioning door will close by itself.

Over time, the structure wears out, and then you need to do an additional correction. Most often it is required in such cases:

1. Part of the lower shutter touches the threshold - a sign that the door sagged under its own weight. The bulk falls on the double-glazed window, so if it is double, then the hinges become weaker, and the sash moves.
2. The door handle wobbles. This problem is the easiest to fix. Turn the plug at the base of the handle and tighten the screws with a screwdriver.
3. The sash touches the frame in the center - this indicates that its side part has been displaced. This sometimes happens due to frequent temperature changes. Doors that lead to an unglazed balcony are especially affected by weather conditions.
4. Loose door latch.

Advice. If the door requires additional adjustment, contact the company that installed the door. Do the work yourself only if the warranty period for the plastic structure has expired.

How to Diagnose Poor Clamping Density

The following signs indicate that adjustment is needed:

• The canvas is not pressed very well against the frame. It feels like air is escaping from under the seal.
• The door closes quite tight, you need to make more effort than usual.

Attention! If this defect is not eliminated, then in winter drafts will walk around the apartment.

The following experiment will help determine the need for regulation:

1. Take a paper sheet.
2. Place it between the frame and the door frame.
3. Close the door tightly.
4. Pull the sheet over the edge, remembering how easy it is for you.
5. Repeat the procedure on all sections of the structure.

If every time you had to apply approximately the same effort, then everything is in order. If somewhere it was more difficult to pull out the paper, but somewhere it was easier, start adjusting.

Advice. For self-adjustment of the plastic door mechanism, stock up on several types of screwdrivers, keys of different diameters with 6 edges, pliers and a set of gaskets.

Pressure adjustment instructions

1. Adjust the tightness of the door by rotating the special parts - eccentrics with a key and pliers. They are located at the end of the canvas, usually in 3 places: at the top, in the center and at the bottom. You can see how these parts of the mechanism look in the video or photo.
2. Rotate each eccentric a little, checking how much the pressure has changed. So you will choose the best option and adjust the density, but only in the area of ​​​​the door handle.
3. To ensure complete tightness of the plastic structure, make adjustments on the hinge side as well. To do this, turn every third adjusting screw both at the top and at the bottom. It is convenient to use a hex key for this purpose.

Advice. Engage in pressure adjustment twice a year, doing this in the summer and in the winter. When it's cold outside, make the fit tighter, and loosen it in warm weather. Leaving the “winter” setting for the summer is not recommended, since both the seal and the door block mechanism wear out much faster.

Adjusting the door if it sags

To eliminate this defect, you can not remove the door leaf from the hinges:

1. Having opened the doors, on the upper canopy, find a screw that opens with a hex key or a special one - an “asterisk” (depending on the model of the plastic structure itself).
2. Turn the screw a couple of turns to the right.
3. If the sash still touches the threshold, remove the protective cap from the bottom hinge.
4. Locate the adjusting screw and also turn a couple of times to the right.

If the door hits the frame in the middle, do the following:

1. Use a wrench to turn the lower adjustment screw, which is located on the side, on the inside. 2-3 turns are enough. So you move the sash to the hinge.
2. If the door does not close well, repeat the procedure, but already on the upper canopy.

Horizontal adjustment. Step by step description

Sometimes it becomes necessary to adjust the position of the door, for example, move it slightly to the right or left. For this:

1. Open the door and unscrew the screws from the upper canopies. Use a 6-point screwdriver.
2. After closing the door, remove the lining, behind which are hidden screws for debugging the mechanism.
3. Twist them: stronger in the upper loop, slightly weaker in the lower loop. So you do not allow the structure to skew.
4. If you need to evenly move the door to the canopies or, conversely, away from them, remove the trim from the bottom hinge.
5. Tighten it and slightly loosen all the screws that are located horizontally in the canopies.

Attention! By turning the screws clockwise, you will move the door to the hinges, by turning it counterclockwise, you will slightly move the leaf in the opposite direction. Thus, it is possible to correct the movement of the structure within 2 mm.

Vertical adjustment. briefing

If the door needs to be slightly lowered or raised, make a vertical debugging of the mechanism.

1. Locate the adjustment screw at the bottom end of the canopy. It is located along the axis of the loop. Sometimes the screw is hidden by a plug that needs to be removed.
2. Turn the adjusting screw to the right to raise the door and to the left to lower it. A hex screwdriver is again suitable for this, and a lift height variation of up to 2 mm is also possible.

Advice. To reduce the need to adjust the door so often, install an opening limiter and a micro-lift on it, which supports the canvas when it is closed and does not allow sagging.

Balcony door adjustment: video

Today, almost every house has improved window frames and balcony blocks made of high-quality metal-plastic or plastic profiles. They are easy to use and, importantly, do not require regular painting, and are also distinguished by simple and quick installation. Like any other moving mechanism, plastic balcony doors need to be adjusted after long-term operation. And if such work is not carried out in a modern way, the mechanism may soon become unusable, which will require additional costs for its replacement. How to adjust the balcony plastic door, you will learn from our article.

When does an adjustment need to be made?

The need to adjust the balcony door arises if:

• the movable transom is displaced or not tightly pressed against the frame profile;
• makes arbitrary movements from a certain point when it is in the open position.

Noticing that the balcony door plastic balcony door does not work fully, you should not postpone the adjustment work for later. There are two ways to resolve the situation: resort to the qualified help of a specialist or try to adjust the mechanism yourself, having read the recommendations of experts.

What can be a problem?

Before you figure out how to adjust the plastic balcony doors, you should understand what the problem is and why the system began to work non-functionally. The most common malfunctions include:

1. Loose handle. Problems in the operation of this structural element arise due to the frequent operation of the door leaf. It is not possible to exclude the possibility of such a breakdown. Therefore, it makes sense to timely adjust the handle of a plastic balcony door in order to prevent its breakage.

Handle turning pattern

1. Sagging door leaf. During closing, it clings to the threshold. Such problems, most often, arise due to the weight of the structure, which, under the force of its gravity, shifts downward.

Loop adjustment schemes

1. Lack of tight clamping of the sash to the frame. If the balcony door does not close well and there is a draft from it, then most likely this is the problem.
2. Transom shift to the side in such a way that during its movement it clings to the middle of the frame. In this case, the hinge holders must be adjusted. This situation may arise due to a poorly insulated balcony or the absence of any insulation at all. Hence temperature fluctuations and a decrease in the quality of the mobile system performance.

Solving problems on your own

Adjusting a plastic balcony door is not a difficult task, especially if you have all the necessary tools with you, hands adapted to them, and clearly written instructions. As for the tools, the basic set for such work consists of a hex key and a pair of screwdrivers (cross and flat). Well, what about the step-by-step instructions, we suggest that you consider the most common breakdowns and their elimination.

If the warranty period for servicing the product has not yet expired, then it would be rational to resort to the help of specialists. In this case, you still have the opportunity to get high-quality and, importantly, free troubleshooting assistance.

VIDEO: Adjusting the door to the balcony

How to adjust the door handle?

If the handle does not turn to an extreme point or does not turn well, then in order not to change it to a new one, you can try to correct the situation by performing a few simple manipulations:

1. First of all, you need to find the mounting screws that are located under the decorative cap. The latter rises at a right angle, very carefully. After that, tighten the screws.

Mounting screws

1. If there are no visible problems (the connecting pin is not cut off, etc.), then you just need to lubricate the inside of the locking mechanism with a material that does not contain acids and resins.
2. Well, in the case when the handle does not work at all due to a malfunction of the internal components, then, most likely, it will need to be completely replaced with a new product. To do this, unscrew the screws, remove the broken handle and fix the new one in the same way.

Whole handle replacement

How to solve problems with sagging door leaf?

In the event that the moving transom clings to the lower edge of the frame during closing or opening, then in order to eliminate the malfunction, it is necessary to adjust the sagging plastic balcony door. It can be horizontal and vertical.

To make a horizontal adjustment, you need to follow the following step-by-step instructions:

1. First, the panel should be opened as wide as possible in the pivot position.
2. Next, you need to turn the screw located at the end of the transom near the upper hinge holder. Now we take the hex key and perform two or three turns clockwise.
3. To get to the top adjusting screw, it is necessary to remove all the plugs that act as decorating elements for the holes.
4. The adjustment of the mechanism of plastic balcony doors is carried out as follows: a screw is located under the plug. It needs to be turned clockwise. After that, the operation of the mechanism is checked and, if the problem has not disappeared, the procedure is repeated until the sash stops rubbing against the frame.

For vertical adjustment of the position of the door panel, the instruction is somewhat different. Trying to evenly raise the panel, we find a screw. It is located along the axis of the hinge holder on the lower end of the panel. In some samples of the locking structure, this element is closed with a plug, which must be carefully removed without damaging it. Adjusting the plastic balcony doors in this case involves turning the screw clockwise to raise the sash and counter-clockwise to move it down.

If the frame blew cold, then, most likely, it is necessary to adjust the density of pressing the sash.

On the transom there is a shut-off valve, thanks to which you can adjust the pressure. Taking pliers or a wrench, we turn these parts until the required clamping density is reached.

Experts advise adjusting the pressure density twice depending on weather conditions. In warm weather, you need to loosen the clamp, and in cold weather, make it tighter. This will avoid rapid wear of the sealing material.

What to do if the sash touches the middle of the frame?

If you notice that the transom clings to the middle of the frame, then you need to perform the following manipulations:

• to move the transom to the loop element, you should lower it to the loop located below;
• after that, using the adjusting key, we attract it by turning the side screw;
• if the described measures did not help to eliminate the problems, we do the same with the upper loop holder.

After watching the video on how to adjust the balcony door, you will see that this is not such a difficult process.

How to avoid problems in the future?

In order to no longer resort to frequent repairs, experienced professionals strongly recommend giving preference to products from trusted manufacturers. Accordingly, cheap models do not have high strength characteristics and a long service life.

Microlift installation

The presence of a special compensator ("microlift") will eliminate the problem of transom sagging under its own weight. Especially if the window block is equipped with a double-glazed window, which has a large mass and dimensions. In addition, it is possible to equip the window with an additional tire, which will protect the sash from subsidence and jamming.

VIDEO: Balcony door hardware adjustment