Common door lock problems and their solutions

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Common door lock problems and their solutions
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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.

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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.

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Key turns but doesnt work

• The key works but doesnt 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.

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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.

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Sometimes new keys doesnt work properly..

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

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Door latch wont shut

• If the door latch doesnt 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.

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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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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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.

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• Contact us
• Alliance Locksmiths
• Locksmiths, New York
• Tel [phone](CT), 914 723-9343 (NY)
  www.alliancelocksmiths.net