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4 Things You Can Try Before Calling a Locksmith

If your lock isn't working as it should, it might need repair or Door Fitters even replacement. There are several things you can try before calling a locksmith.

Dirt and dust can accumulate in a lock and make it difficult to turn. You can make it easier to turn the lock by putting an lubricant made of graphite or silicone into the keyhole.

Handles or doorknobs that are loose

Over time knobs and handles for doors could become loose. This is especially the case when they are used frequently. If this occurs the knob or handle moves or pulls away from the door when someone attempts to open it. The good part is that the solution to this issue usually involves tightening screws. This is an easy project that anyone with no tools or experience can accomplish.

There are a variety of reasons why a doorknob or handle could break but they all have one thing in common: wear and aging. As time passes opening and closing the door can slowly loosen the tiny screws that secure the mechanism. It's important that you inspect your doors and have them serviced regularly in order to limit the chance of.

Many modern doors have knobs that slide over a spindle that is cylindrical and attached to the door. This is part of the latch assembly. These knobs are made with hidden screws behind the faceplate that fix them to the spindle. If your door is equipped with this type of knob, you'll need to take off the ring to reveal the hidden screws. Remove the ring carefully using a flathead screwdriver taking care not to damage the backing plate. Once the ring is removed, you can tighten all of the screws exposed with an ordinary screwdriver (not an electric tool, such as a drill).

Certain older doors have knobs that are connected to the spindle with an entrapment system. This helps keep the knob in place without the requirement for visible screwdrivers. If this is the case for your door, you'll have to find an insignificant hole on the faceplate of the knob and find a spring-activated pin that is inserted into the hole. The pin is attached to a small lever on the inside of the door, and you'll have to use a screwdriver or wrench to depress it and reveal the screwscrew.

If your door fitters has set screws instead of detent pins, you'll need an Allen key to loosen them before removing the knob from the spindle. Once the knob is off it is easy to loosen and tighten the set screw with a screwdriver or Allen wrench.

Glass-Replacement-150x150.jpgDirty Keyway

Oil is required to keep the parts of a lock running smoothly. However, the oil can dry out or become mixed with dirt. If this happens, the key and lock mechanism get stuck and are difficult to remove. You can free them by spraying lubricant onto the lock or applying graphite. If you don't have other options, WD-40 is a good option. However, it may attract dirt, and leave residue in the lock.

If the key is still stuck in the lock, try wriggling the key in and out. This will open the lock enough that you will be capable of pulling the key free with a bit of effort. It can help in removing dirt from the lock. If you're unable to get grip on the key then use needle nose pliers to hold it in place and then move it around. Don't use too much force, because you may break or bend the key.

If the lock is brand new, but the key won't fit in or come out easily, it may have rough spots that require to be sanded away. The key can be blackened by soot by holding it over a lit candle. Then, you can use a file to remove the sharp edges. If you don't own the hacksaw, a rotary device will work. Contact a locksmith if your key is too hard to take off or turn. A professional can confirm that all the components are correctly aligned, lubricated, and ready to accept a suitable key.

Poorly cut keys

If you visit a locksmith to get your key copied it is typically done very quickly and easily, but there are a few ways that duplicates can be mis-cut which means they aren't able to fit into the lock. This could be due to a range of factors, including the fact that the original key is worn down or worse, if it was used to pick the lock. It could also be due to the locksmith wasn't able cut the key precisely.

A quick solution to this problem is to jiggle the key inside of the lock, physically shake it while trying to turn it. This will cause the pins of the key to rise above the cuts and allow the key to rotate. You can also use graphite powder or spray to coat your key and insert it into the lock. This will act as a lubricant and aid in removing the lock tumblers from jams.

It could be that you brought the wrong key to a locksmith, and they copied it. It is easy to misinterpret keys due to them being identical. If you suspect that you might have done this put your key next to the original that you copied.

The best way to resolve this issue is to take the key back to your local locksmith windows and doors they will be able check whether they cut the correct blank, and they will cut you a replacement that matches. You can also make an exact copy of the key by using a small piece of paper, a lighter (or lighter) and clear packing tape, and a piece of material that you can trace the key on.

Lincoln Lock & Safe is the place to go if your key won't open your door. We can fix your lock or replace the lock cylinder fast so you have access to your home. We offer competitive rates and are open 24/7. Contact us.

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