How to prevent a broken key from happening

Imagine arriving at your house after a long day at work and all you want to do is just relax. But, suddenly something happens to your key and you can’t get it out of the lock. More important, is that you can’t get inside your house. You insert the key and try to unlock the door like always. Only this time The key got broken in half and a part of it is still inside the lock!

Not only have you lost access to your home, but you’ll also need to make a new key. Moreover, you will need to find a temporary way to get inside.

Furthermore, In case you’re facing a broken key situation, the best thing to do is to contact a professional locksmith service for help. We know that today there are many DIY videos where you can learn how to get the key out yourself and even open the door. However, it can cause serious damage to the lock. Therefore, Locksmith Edmonton is here to help at all times! We are available 24/7 and ready to take your call anytime. We can be in your location within ONLY 20! Our professional technician can come over and repair your situation at no time.

In addition, there are a few things you can do in order to prevent this situation from happening.

We put together a small list of our tips on how to avoid a broken key:

  • Be more gentle when you use your keys: you can minimize the chances of a broken key by simply using less strength on the key and lock. Moreover, keep your lock lubricated by using a standard and easy to find spray (WD40 for example). By doing so, the key will go in more smoothly and you won’t need to use force to open the lock.
  • Use your key only for the original purpose- to open the door: Using your keys for any action that isn’t locking and unlocking the door (for instance, open a can), will eventually cause serious damage to the key and wicker it.
  • Never force the key to enter: If the key is not entering properly, take it out and check what the problem is. Maybe you’re using the wrong key, or inserting it wrong. Using too much force with your key will most likely lead to its breaking inside.
  • Get your key replaced every couple of years: As a result of being made from a soft metal, the key has shorter durability than what most people will think. So, in order to keep your keys in their best shape, you should change them once in a while. Furthermore, if you notice that the key is starting to bend, have some damage on it, or if it’s starting to crack, replace them immediately! By that, you are making sure that the key won’t get stuck inside!
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To sum up, we highly recommend you to follow the tips above.

that is in order to prevent a situation where the key broke into half and you got locked outside.

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