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Common door lock problems and their solutions

Most frequent door lock problems and solutions

• Lock system ensures the safety of your house and motor vehicles. There may be times when these locks do not function properly. Lock system consist of various structures and when it goes defective, your home safety could be compromised.

• So, it is good to hire a professional locksmith and get them repaired as soon as possible.

Key gets stuck or is hard to turn

• The key gets jammed or may have trouble turning in the lock. First, make sure that you are using the correct key. Then, if you were not able to open it, simply grease the lock and clean it. If it still does not work, call an expert locksmith.

Key turns but doesn’t work

• The key works but doesn’t open. It might have been broken inside. So, in that case, you need to fix the broken pieces. You may have it restored and repaired.

Lock freezing

• The door key is struggling to be locked in. This may be due to lock freezing in winter seasons. You can heat up the door lock and key to get the problem solved.

• In some cases the door lock may not be iced up, then apply some graphite powder to the door key and lock. If it does not work then have your key replaced.

Sometimes new keys doesn’t work properly..

• If the key is new and does not work, let it be polished back by the locksmith.

Door latch won’t shut

If the door latch doesn’t shut, then it may be out of alignment with the strike plate. Try the following:

• Tighten the screws on the door hinges.• Spray graphite into the latch to lubricate it.• Try adjusting the strike plate by loosening its screws and

shifting it slightly.

Door latch is stuck

Check the door hinges

• Try lifting the door slightly to check that the hinge screws are tight. If the door is out of alignment then the latch will stick.

Check the strike plate

• Check that the strike plate aligns with the latch and bolt. If not, try loosening the screws of the strike plate and adjusting the position slightly.

Try lubricating the latch

• Spray some graphite into the latch to lubricate it.

When you face problem with your locks you can apply these tips. For long lasting results, it is good to hire professional locksmiths.

Alliance locksmith

• Locksmith New York Company Alliance locksmith is a well known locksmith company in New York. They handle all types of residential, commercial and automobile locks repair. If you need to get your lock repaired or replaced you can approach them. They offer 24/7 emergency service.

Contact us:Alliance Locksmiths

Locksmiths, New YorkTel: 203 256-1637(CT), 914 723-9343 (NY)

www.alliancelocksmiths.net