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Why does my key not open my door?

Why does my key not open my door?

You can spray a little dry lubricant in the lock to free up the plug so you can open the door. Spray lubricant in the keyway and insert the key a few times so the lubricant can get worked into the mechanism. If a dry lubricant doesn’t do the trick, you can try WD-40.

What kind of key doesn’t open a door?

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Why does my door lock turn but not open?

The key may be worn or damaged so it will not work in the cylinder. Just check to see if a different key will work, or if the thumbturn (if one exists) actuates the bolt. The lock cylinder may be broken so that you cannot use your key or anything else to move your door lock into the locked position.

What to do if your door key wont come out?

If the key won’t come out then you will need to call a professional locksmith to remove it without damaging your lock and door. If the key turns but doesn’t lock or unlock the door then this usually means that an internal mechanism has failed. Call a professional locksmith to solve this problem.

What to do when your door knob turns but won’t open?

When a door knob turns but won’t open, there is a good chance you will be doing some replacing. Just be sure to isolate the issue before committing to a solution. With your door lock stuck in unlocked the position, your home can be made vulnerable. The solutions and severity of this issue will differ depending on what type of lock it is.

Do you know a riddle? Send it to us and we will publish it! What kind of key doesn’t open a door?

The key may be worn or damaged so it will not work in the cylinder. Just check to see if a different key will work, or if the thumbturn (if one exists) actuates the bolt. The lock cylinder may be broken so that you cannot use your key or anything else to move your door lock into the locked position.

How can you get out of a locked door without a key?

With the latter, it’s quite difficult to accidentally lock yourself out as the bolt that enters the strike plate only moves by either key or thumb-turn. For the handle lock, though, the latch assembly has a spring that enables the latch bolt to retract and revert. As such, the lock an easily lock by just pulling/ pushing the door close.

When a door knob turns but won’t open, there is a good chance you will be doing some replacing. Just be sure to isolate the issue before committing to a solution. With your door lock stuck in unlocked the position, your home can be made vulnerable. The solutions and severity of this issue will differ depending on what type of lock it is.

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Ruth Doyle