Call us dramatic, but there is quite literally nothing worse than having to battle it out with a stubborn, sticky lock at the end of a long day. Imagine having to twist and turn (multiple times!), jiggling your key on the lock (with a hint of aggressiveness), and wondering what the heck went wrong. Donāt quit just, yet my friend. You probably wouldnāt even have to āresidential door repairā yourself out of this sticky situation!
So calm, down.
Take a big breathā and think. Diagnosing any problem beforehand and figuring how to work it out first saves your time and sanity.
If youāre a handy person, we suggest to do these steps first.
A Little TLC
Okay, visual inspection first. Dig out a flashlight if you must. Scope out everything.
Any gunk in there? We suggest you clean the dirt, and scrape out whatever could obstruct your lock.
But it doesnāt stop there, no no. Weāre going to take it one step further and actually liberally coat the keyhole and key itself with a graphite-based lubricant. Work the key in and see if it opens smoothly.
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Lock Mechanism
If that doesnāt cut it, there may be a mechanical issue. This is a bit of a tricky fix, but if you can handle itā- why not try it out, amirite?
Grab a screwdriver and loosen the screws securing the lock mechanism. Reason? They may not be aligned anymore. Gently realign them to their correct orientation and position. Tighten the screws back and voilĆ ! Residential doors all around the world, fixed!
To learn more about our what Atlas Door Repair can do for you, call (866) 889-3091. We’ll diagnose your doors’ issue in depth
Professional Repair
If you already tried everything with nothing to show for it, or if you simply want a faster, more convenient resultā call in your friendly neighborhood door technicians to help you out with professional door repair!
Atlas Door Repair, at your service! If you need residential door repair, and pretty much anything door-related, contact Atlas Door Repair at (866) 889-3091Ā today!
