Read my complete guide on how to remove a broken key from inside a lock here.
My key is stuck in my door lock.
Turn the key in both directions to see how fluidly it moves.
Here are some common ones and their likely causes below.
Wooden doors dead locks.
There are a number of issues that you might have with locking your door.
The teeth of the key lodge against the lock pins and even though the pin springs aren t very strong the pins can be unmovable.
Test the lock by inserting and removing your key once or twice.
A locksmith will be able to help with other locks such as yale locks mortice locks safe locks and even car locks.
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Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant.
Slide the key in the lock and tap lightly on the key to lubricate the inside of the lock.
Do not use glue to try to get the piece out.
There is no easy way to insert a key in a glued lock.
If so stabilizing the rim should.
Glue no luck this time.
If so it will be impossible.
Sliding your key in and out of the lock will help spread the graphite around inside to the place where it most needs to be.
The key can also get stuck when the lock mechanism is old and loose and the entire rim cylinder instead of just the cylinder bar turns with the key.
When a key gets stuck in a lock it s usually because the key or the lock mechanism needs lubrication.
You shouldn t have any trouble getting it in and out of the lock now.
If you happen to have some spray lubricant in the car or the garage you can usually unstick the key fairly.
Flip the key and open the door.
Spray lubricant like wd 40 makes a great assistant when attempting to retrieve a key stuck in a lock and most cans come with a tiny straw nozzle for getting into spaces as tight as a keyhole.