In this blog entry the professional Atlanta lock repair service team here at Atlanta Fast Locksmith will detail how to spot the signs of serious door lock problems that require attention as soon as possible.
- Loose Locks – Door locks have a ton of delicate moving parts. Even when a single one of these parts break, the door lock can easily cease to properly function. With regular use or wear door locks can easily become loose. Door locks also become loose when internal components become disconnected. A loose door lock drastically increases your chances of experiencing a lockout or burglary. Have loose door locks repaired by a professional as soon as possible.
- Misaligned Door Locks – Misaligned door locks are usually caused by a door lock bolt or latch misaligned against the strike plate. This common door lock problem is serious, and can cause broken door locks or even broken door structures themselves. Misaligned door locks also detract security, as they impact the door’s ability to properly lock or close. Misaligned latches and deadbolts are usually caused by improper installation or warping of doors or door frames due to weather. Attempting to close a door with a misaligned lock can actually permanently damage the lock itself.
- Keys Broken Off or Stuck in Door Lock – This common issue should be remedied by a professional broken key or stuck key extraction service. Never attempt to remove a stuck key by yourself, as this can cause even harder (or more expensive) repair issues with the locksetitself, even potentially causing the need to fully replace the door lock mechanism.
- Broken Door Mechanisms– This is likely simply due to regular wear. If your door lock begins to regularly stick, you should contact a professional lock and key maintenance service to inspect it to make sure that worse problems don’t emerge later down the line. We recommend periodically inspecting your door locks to ensure that all door mechanisms are properly working. It’s best to notice small issues before they get worse.
- Key Turning but Wont Lock– If you don’t hear or feel the lock locking or feel any physical resistance when turning your key in your lock it’s likely due to a serious issue. This is probably caused by missing or worn out parts. Contact a professional lock repair service to help remove the lock and inspect it for any damaged or missing components. Sometimes the entire lock will need to be replaced, but in many places simply rekeying the lock should do the trick.
6. Revolving Lock Cylinder – If your key is causing the entire lock to turn, you should contact a lock repair technician a soon as possible. This issue is probably caused by a damaged or loose set screw. You will require professional lock disassembly and replacement. Contact a professional lock repair team and mention that you think that you need set screw replacement service. Our team will inspect your lock and determine the fastest, most effective, and most affordable lock repair service to meet your needs.