Key In Door Lock Won T Turn

First are you sure you are using the right key.

Key in door lock won t turn. If your lock is brand new. An old lock might just need some lubrication in order to turn properly. In this event use some professional lubricant like w d 40 to get the gears sliding better then try the key again. If the problem was just debris or rust lubricant will solve it.

A key that doesn t turn in the lock could have several causes. Either their key was incredibly worn down almost smooth or the inside wafers on their door lock were worn down thus giving the impression that the lock is seized up. There is a chance when the lock was re keyed assuming you had some door locks keyed alike or keyed to existing locks the person who did the re keying didn t get the pins completely seated in. I would have to re key their door lock an cut them a new key that would also turn their ignition switch.

Many keys look alike and you wouldn t believe how many times someone comes to us thinking the padlock or trailer lock is broken or defective only to find out that they are using the wrong key. After a long day at work the last thing you want is to come home put your key in the lock and find that it won t turn. When you insert your key the key raises the pins to the point where the division between the top pins and the bottom pins aligns with the division between the plug and the bible of the cylinder allowing the plug to turn. Slide the key in the lock and tap lightly on the key to lubricate the inside of the lock.

Sometimes dust and dirt collect inside the lock cylinder. It s possible that there is an issue with the lock cylinder. The key won t turn. Get a double cylinder lock that needs a key on the.

If you have a window on or near your door a thumb turn dead bolt won t do much good they knock out the glass stick a hand in and turn. Posted by yoyoceramic at 2 17 pm on february 19 2010. Key is hard to turn or won t go in the lock don t force the key. You may be able to take care of the problem yourself or you may need to call a locksmith for help.

Forcing it could break the key in the lock. Flip the key and open the door. Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant.