The key doesn't work? What should you do?

Can’t manage to unlock your door? Is the key stuck in the lock and you can’t get it out? Or perhaps the key snapped inside the lock?

Don’t worry! we at Locksmith Melbourne can come to assist you right away.

We can even fix your lock or replace it in case the lock is damaged. Our technicians are available 24 hours a day, around the clock to come and help you unlock your door.

Feel free to call us at 03-8362-3239 or email us at ontariolocksmith1@gmail.com.

 Moreover, we wrote down a shortlist of things you should do once you found out the key doesn’t turn in the lock.

1. Key stuck in the lock? Don't force it to enter

One of the most important things you shouldn’t do when you found out the key doesn’t turn in the lock is to force it to enter.

Pressing the key too hard can lead to its snapping inside the lock and it can even damage the lock itself.

Therefore, once you see you aren’t able to unlock your door, please call a professional locksmith to assist you.

We at Locksmith Melbourne can help you unlock your door right away! Our response time is only 20 minutes.

Just give us a call and one of our locksmiths will come to fix your lock.

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2. Spray the Lock with Lubricant to Remove Dirt and Dust

Sometimes outdoor locks can collect a lot of dirt and dust inside the lock cylinder. That can cause the pins to get stuck and prevent the key from entering and turning the lock. Therefore, the first thing you should try is to spray a little dry lubricant in the lock.

We suggest you spray lubricant in the keyway and try to insert the key a few times. However, in some cases, there is a problem with the lock itself that a lubricant spray won’t solve. So, if the key doesn’t open the lock after you tried to insert it, the best thing to do is to call a locksmith service.

In addition, please don’t try to unlock the door or to remove the key by yourself. Trying to unlock it without the right tools and the necessary knowledge you can cause serious damage to the lock.

3. Order a professional locksmith only in case your key stuck in the lock

We highly suggest you check that the locksmith service you order is a professional one.

That is because an unprofessional locksmith company is probably hiring inexperienced technicians. Meaning, most of the chances that he will damage your lock when he’ll open the door.

4. Consider changing your lock

In many cases when a key is stuck in the lock it means that there is a problem with the lock.

Therefore, we highly suggest you order a locksmith and ask him if it’s better to replace the lock with a new one than just fix it. That is because, if it’s an old lock, the key will probably get stuck inside again.

To sum up,

Locksmith Melbourne is here to help you at all times! 

We provide all kinds of emergency locksmith services right away.

So, We can replace your lock, unlock your car, and even make a new car key.

Please call us whenever you need a professional locksmith to assist you.