đŸšȘ Montreal New Door Installation Issues – Adams Rite Push Paddle Problems

Installing a new door? ⚠ Don’t ignore these common issues!

Having trouble with your newly installed Adams Rite push paddle? đŸ€” Here’s what might be going on:

đŸšȘ🔐 NEW DOOR INSTALLATION – COMMON PROBLEMS & WHAT TO WATCH FOR đŸ”§âš ïž

Just installed a new door and already having issues? It happens more often than you think — and if it’s not fixed properly now, it can turn into years of problems 😬

Here are the most common issues we see on new installations:

đŸ”č Adams Rite Push Paddle Jammed
âžĄïž Often caused by misalignment during installation
âžĄïž Posting screws may be off ⚙
âžĄïž Paddle cam not centered (left/right issue)

đŸ”č Deadlatch Problems (Even When New!)
âžĄïž Yes — even new parts can be defective ❌
âžĄïž Faceplate may be too tight → needs adjustment đŸ”©
âžĄïž Latch can stick inside frame

đŸ”č Debris Inside Lock
âžĄïž After drilling or adjustments, metal or plastic pieces can fall inside đŸ§±
âžĄïž This can block the mechanism and cause malfunction

đŸ”č Latch Not Catching Properly
âžĄïž Common with low-profile strikes (ex: RCI U65)
âžĄïž Door gap too tight đŸšȘ
âžĄïž Latch gets stuck on strike and won’t lock

⚠ IMPORTANT ADVICE
If your door was just installed, always call the installer first 📞
👉 Fixing it now = avoiding long-term damage
👉 Ignoring it = years of frustration đŸ˜€

⚠ Warranty Warning
If a locksmith touches a brand-new installation:
âžĄïž Installer may VOID your warranty ❌

This is normal in all trades.

💬 Our Honest Opinion
Installers should never leave a job unfinished.
A proper company stands behind its work until everything is working perfectly ✔

đŸ› ïž Need Help? Service?
We can diagnose and repair the issue — the right way.

📞 514-836-9097
📧 info@serruriermontreal.com 

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