Key Broke In Door Lock
Should this happen.
Key broke in door lock. If the key broke off in lock after you ve closed the door you may be unable to reopen the door until the issue is resolved. Many people think that even if their key is broken in the lock the lock should still open by. You might end up breaking the key in half inside the lock. If the key broke inside lock before the door was shut you ll be unable to lock the door thereby leaving your home car or office at a greater risk of theft.
First identify what kind of key you re working with 1. Begin by applying a lubricant to the. Excessive twisting and prying at a stuck key could take a situation from bad to worse. Key is broken off in lock try to use needle nose pliers to grip and pull the broken piece of key straight out.
Try to grip the broken key and pull it out. Older keys have weakened spots that cause breakage. Turn up the heat. You re in a hurry and turn the key too hard when locking the door.
If you can t get a grip even with needle nose pliers cut off a coping saw blade and with the teeth pointed outward insert the blade into the keyway and try to hook and drag the key out. It s a frustrating experience. Insert the tip of a pair of needle nosed pliers into the keyhole. Insert a screwdriver into the lock and turn it back to its default vertical position.
Suddenly you re standing there with half the key in your hand and the other half stuck in the lock. This preparation is optional but it will make the process easier. Examine the lock if the key broke at an angle take a small flathead screwdriver or a hair pin with the rounded.