The door slammed, but the key remained inside - should I break the lock?
Let's call the client Oleg. He went out into the corridor for just a minute, and the door slammed. The key remained inside the apartment. First question:…
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Let's call the client Oleg. He went out into the corridor for just a minute, and the door slammed. The key remained inside the apartment. First question:
“Now you have to drill out the lock?”
In most situations, this conclusion cannot be made in advance.
A slammed door and a locked door are different situations
If the door was simply latched, but the main lock was not locked with a key, the task may be different from the situation when:
- the crossbars are turned;
- the key is inside;
- mechanism is blocked;
- the valve is additionally closed.
Therefore, it is important for the master to know exactly what happened.
Why don't we repeat the methods from the original article
The original text details destructive methods involving tools, drilling, and mechanical force. For a client blog, such instructions are not needed. They can lead to:
- damage to the door;
- destruction of a working lock;
- increasing the cost of repairs.
What is safe to do
Check:
- is there a spare key;
- whether the kit was left with a relative;
- Is the door really locked or just slammed.
If a key is left on the inside, be sure to notify the technician. Some cylinders operate differently depending on whether the key is inserted inside.
Do I need to change the lock after opening
Not necessarily. If the mechanism was working properly and the door simply slammed shut, it may continue to work normally after access is restored.