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Are you looking for 24/7 door lock stick solutions? Have a lock that won’t let the key turn? Is your door lock sticky and stiff when you try to open it? Is the door hard to open with the handle? Have issues with your lock pins, locking system or door mechanism?
SE Locksmith offers a full lock maintenance service and provides stiff door lock fixes wherever you live in South East London, whether your door latch jammed when it slammed shut, or there is something wrong with the internal mechanisms of the lock.
We provide sticky lock repair in London, and there could be a wide variety of issues causing it, including poor door alignment, a key barrel that’s broken, or you’ve used a wet lubricant on the lock instead of a dry lubricant, which can attract dirt.
If the key begins to cause issues when turning, it’s likely grime inside the lock caused by a windy day blowing debris, as well as rain in cold weather, especially if the front of your property has a busy road with lots of cars passing.
If your door lock is sticking, we will investigate the cause, clean out any buildup, lubricate the lock perfectly, or cut a new key if that is the issue.
For a long-term solution to fix a sticky lock, call SE Locksmith on 07830431343, or you are welcome to visit our website to book an appointment.
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There are many issues with sticky locks, and SE Locksmith can help if you are facing any of these common issues:
This can be caused by a misalignment inside the cylinder, but it can also be a key that’s been cut poorly which won’t let it turn as it should in the lock.
Many uPVC doors have multi-point locking systems, and if the door won’t close properly or lock as intended, then it could be any number of issues causing the lock to stick.
Mortice locks are one of the most secure lock available, and our locksmiths will take it apart, lubricate it with dry lubricant or graphite powder, and see if that resolves the issue. If not, we undertake further investigations.
Both warm and cold weather can cause a door to stick in the frame, but before you go shaving parts off the top or bottom to make it fit, get in touch with our locksmith services, as that might not be the underlying issue.
Sometimes you can’t figure out what is wrong with a lock if you don’t open it up and check the interior parts. We can fix all lock issues, but we don’t recommend forcing the handle or the key, as it could snap.
Here are a few tips to help you fix lock issues, but bear in mind that while they might work initially when the door is in the open position, they may persist if there is a deeper issue only a locksmith can fix:
Inspect the lock parts when you pull the handle down to make sure they line up properly and that the latch is catching in the strike plate where it is supposed to
Use graphite powder on the lock, as it’s the same as graphite pencil lead, and you can even rub a graphite pencil on the locking mechanism or key to prevent sticking
Try using different keys that you’ve had cut to make sure that the key itself is not causing the problem when you try to lock or open the door
Buy some dry lubricant from your local hardware store, such as sewing machine oil, or use graphite powder, which is just powdered graphite in a dispensable bottle
Those are just a few of the tips you can try, but our locksmiths will be able to perform a full review of the lock and repair it to a high standard.
We can assist with:
Euro cylinders and rim cylinders
Sash locks
Deadlocks
uPVC door locks
Locks on patio doors
Internal doors
For swift help with sticky lock problems, call us today on 07830431343.
There are lots of causes of a sticky lock, and here are some of the most common you might want to check before calling us:
dust that has gathered inside the locking mechanism
expansion of the door frame or lock in warm or cold weather
door frames and hinges that are not aligned properly
keys that have been used repeatedly and have worn out
you haven’t maintained the lock with dry lubricant frequently
the front door handle has been pulled up or down too forcefully
We recommend you have the door open and wear gloves when investigating potential issues, and disposable gloves are best as lock mechanisms can have oil, dirt and lubricant on them.
You should always call a local locksmith to fix a sticky lock instead of trying to take it apart yourself.
A sticky lock might just be a nuisance when trying to unlock and lock the door, but there is probably something wrong with the door lock, which, if left, can cause further issues.
If the lock is continually sticking or making key entry and exit difficult, then it should be repaired by a professional locksmith, as your key might snap in it and make the problem worse.
We can get there fast, whether you are having issues with composite front door locks or a full uPVC door lock mechanism.
Our local locksmiths are DBS checked for additional security and can investigate the cause effectively, get a new key cut, check the hinges, and even pull the lock out from a mortice insert to find out exactly what is going wrong.
Call us on 07830431343 and we can get your lock replaced fast if needed, add lubricant to stop it sticking, and clean out any dirt that has gathered inside the lock.
