6 Common Lock Problems and Solutions

Door locks: they’re a part of daily life which we usually do not have to place a lot of thought into. Door locks keep your coworkers/family, property, and possessions secure and safe, so you do not need to be concerned when you leave. Here are 6 common issues regarding locks and solutions to fix them.

Key Broke Inside Door

Oftentimes, broken keys happen as you are low on time and attempting to rush the securing or opening of a lock. One method of avoiding this problem is to stop rushing. Take your time while unlocking or locking the door so that you can not just assist in preventing the key from breaking inside the lock, yet also to ensure that your lock is being properly secured and keeping your property secure.

Key Will not Insert

There are numerous reasons why you may not have the ability to insert the key inside the door lock. First and foremost, ensure that it is the proper key! Check out these organizational tips to keep your keys organized.

Slow Door Locks

Slow door locks are an easy fix. This issue oftentimes happens when grime or dirt has accumulated inside the locks over time. If you want to try the do-it-yourself method, try a controlled and slow insertion of a cotton swab inside the lock to attract all dirt. If that does not work, you will have to lubricate the lock. Avoid using oil! Grease and oil actually can clog the lock and lead to further problems. Always utilize a silicone or graphite spray to lubricate door locks. If you aren’t familiar with locks or do not have the right tools, contact our professional locksmithing service and we will have one of our skilled pros get your lock back into top condition.

Lock Seizures

When you have the ability to get your key inside the lock, yet not turn the key, this means the lock seized up. Again, there are numerous reasons this might happen, yet what is most important is to avoid trying to force it. Forcing a key might result in major lock damages or your key breaking off inside the lock, making matters worse. You may attempt to use silicone or graphite spray to lubricate your lock; however, if that does not work, call in our experts to avoid causing any more problems.

Door Will not Latch

Oftentimes a door will not latch because the door’s latch bolt is not properly aligned with the doorjamb’s strike plate. Repairs might be as easy as making some small latch adjustments or as complicated as fully repositioning your door.

Bolt Is Stuck or Lock Is not Working

You can remove the lock and try to locate the source of the issue, yet more often than not it isn’t even worth attempting to fix. New locks aren’t cheap and LocksmithMAN will have it replaced as efficiently and quickly as possible!

For more information on our professional locksmithing services contact LocksmithMAN at 1-204-430-7730.

 

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