How often should I get my locks re-keyed?
Always remember to get your locks re-keyed (and possibly replaced) every couple of years. If your original doesn’t work, the copy won’t work. The better the original key, the better the copy. At some point, the only certain way to know that a copy will work is to try it in the lock.
What makes a copy of a lock not work?
Years of use in the lock causes wear in an original key, possibly causing it to not be able to be copied correctly. If this is the case then an original key will have to be made. Note that it’s generally the flat parts, not the pointed corners, that operate the lock, so a key with some wear may still copy correctly. Is it a copy of a copy?
Can a locksmith remove a broken ignition key?
If you can see the broken portion but can’t touch it, you will not be able to remove it on your own (but a locksmith can easily remove it using specialized tools). If you can’t see or touch the broken key portion, the ignition likely must be removed for extraction.
Can a deadbolt be unlocked without a key?
According to an RV salesman, the deadbolt is locked and unlocked without the master key, so your deadbolt does provide some security as long as you use it, until you get your entry lock changed. So before purchasing new RV door locks, consider these questions: 1. Do you want all new locks with tons of keys, or do you want the locks keyed the same?
When do keys don’t go all the way into the lock?
It’s just frustrating to say the least. When your key won’t go all the way into your door lock, and it won’t turn or come out for that matter, it’s just STUCK. You’re not alone, this has happened to everyone, because the problems that cause this are regular, everyday issues.
What to do if your key is stuck in the lock?
First, try lubrication. A lubricant can help your key all over and penetrate into the lock to loosen whatever is making them stuck. Spray lubricant will typically do the trick. If you can’t find any, WD-40 works as well.
Why does my car key not fit in the lock?
First, it could be a dry cylinder, in which the cylinder pins are sticking. This is the most common and simply requires some lubricant. Between this morning when you locked the door, to now, there’s also the easy chance that your key got bent. If this is the case, your bent key is trying to fit into a straight lock, and it just won’t work.
According to an RV salesman, the deadbolt is locked and unlocked without the master key, so your deadbolt does provide some security as long as you use it, until you get your entry lock changed. So before purchasing new RV door locks, consider these questions: 1. Do you want all new locks with tons of keys, or do you want the locks keyed the same?