What to do if your key is stuck in the lock?
Key Stuck In Lock – If your key is stuck in the lock then it’s best to call us as soon as you can. If you use too much force trying to remove the key yourself, it’s possible that your key may snap or break inside the lock cylinder.
What causes a door to not lock or unlock?
The hot and cold weather can cause issues with your doors. Each year when the weather gets warmer or the weather gets much colder, we attend more and more call out’s for door related issues, such as doors not locking or unlocking, doors sticking, doors stiff to open or close, key unable to turn or difficult to remove from lock.
What should I do if my top load washer won’t open?
It is typically attached to the door with one or two screws and is easily changed. If the door hook on your washer shows any signs of wear or distortion, then it should be replaced. On top load washers, the strike is used to engage the lid switch through an opening in the main top when the lid is closed.
Why do I have to turn my key more than once to unlock my door?
If yes, you may have to turn the key more than once to unlock your door. If the key does not turn at all, you may be using a wrong key or the interior snib could have accidentally engaged. If the snib has been engaged from inside, it will stop the key from working. Our engineers have specialist tools to deal with this scenario.
Can you open a window with a handle lock?
The windows open and close okay but when you turn the key in the lock to lock them now you can still press the (plastic) button in and open the window with all of them. Can I repair the locking mechanism or do I need new handles. The windows are guaranteed for 10 years but the handles only for one year.
What to do if your window lock won’t lock?
Sounds like the handles have failed to lock. You can have them easily replaced and the rest of the mechanism inspected to check for any signs of damage. You would need to replace the handles, Take one off and measure the bar that goes into the lock you should be able to replace them no problem
It is typically attached to the door with one or two screws and is easily changed. If the door hook on your washer shows any signs of wear or distortion, then it should be replaced. On top load washers, the strike is used to engage the lid switch through an opening in the main top when the lid is closed.
Why is the lid on my washing machine not opening?
If the door or lid won’t open at the end of the cycle, then the lock mechanism may be at fault. Most washers will have a manual release to unlock the mechanism and allow you to open the door or lid.