What To Do If Your Key Gets Stuck In The Lock

It will happen to us all at one time or another; you slide your key into your door lock—and it sticks. Maybe you are still able to open your door, but the key won’t come out. Or maybe the key won’t even turn to unlock your door. Or maybe the key breaks off in the lock entirely. As a residential locksmith in Scarborough, we have seen it all. Turn to the tips below to remove your stuck key.

Don’t Force It

This is one instance where strength will not serve you well. If you try to force your key to turn or slide out of the lock, you run the risk of your key breaking off in the lock—or of further damaging the lock.

Try Some WD-40

Begin by spraying some WD-40 into the lock chamber. This may be enough to safely remove your key, but keep in mind that you still need to have your lock repaired or replaced. No WD-40? Try a spray cooking oil instead.

If Your Key Breaks Off In The Lock

For a quick fix, grab a pair of tweezers and try to remove your key. If this doesn’t work, your key will need to be removed by a professional. There are a few factors that can lead to a key breaking off in your lock:

Using a bent key

Using an old/worn key

Worn or faulty lock hardware 

24-Hour Residential Locksmith

Even if you are able to remove your stuck or broken key, you will want to reach out to a professional locksmith to assess the condition of your lock. Your stuck or broken key may be a sign of a faulty chamber, so you want to have it repaired ASAP.

Action Locksmiths is a 24-hour residential locksmith serving the Scarborough community. Call us the next time you have any problems with your locks or keys.

Your 24 Hour Residential Locksmith in Scarborough, Toronto

As a home owner or landlord, you need to be sure you have a designated 24-hour residential locksmith in Toronto. You never know when emergency lock, key, or hardware needs will arise—and they often occur at the most inconvenient of times. Action Locksmiths are here for you 365 days a year, any time of day or night—even on holidays.

LOST OR MISPLACED KEYS

Whether you, your kids, or your tenant has lost their keys, replacing the locks should always be taken into consideration. You may choose to wait a day or two to see if the lost set of keys turns up, but to ensure that your keys are not in the wrong hands, have your locks replaced.

MALFUNCTIONING LOCKS

You should never ignore any changes to your lock’s performance. While there are a few DIY tricks you can try—such as using a lock de-icer for frozen locks, or using WD-40 to lubricate the locks—if the fix is not immediate it is wise to have your malfunctioning locks replaced as soon as possible.

SECURITY BREECH

If someone has broken into your home, or attempted to break into your home, you want to have your broken or damaged locks and hardware replaced as soon as possible. We can come out and install the new locks you require to secure your home, and we will also suggest upgrades that will improve your home security.

REPLACE YOUR LOCKS WHEN MOVING INTO A NEW HOME

While moving into a new home may not qualify for residential emergency locksmith, it is always a good idea to have your locks changed when you move into a new house. Landlords should also have the locks on their rental units replaced each time a tenant moves out—even if the locks are still sound. 

Action Locksmiths have served the Toronto area since 1975, and is here to serve all of your last minute and emergency locksmith needs. We are also here for your standard lock and key maintenance, upgrades, and service.