If that is the problem it is easy to fix.
Front door wont open with key.
A warped or swollen door or frame can be sanded down using coarse grit sandpaper.
Follow this with a finer grit to get the door or frame as smooth as possible.
Slide the key in the lock and tap lightly on the key to lubricate the inside of the lock.
We have been going through our garage door to get in the house because of this.
Do not try to plane a door smooth unless you are experienced at this.
Spray lubricant in the keyway and insert the key a few times so the lubricant can get worked into the.
You can spray a little dry lubricant in the lock to free up the plug so you can open the door.
Take the door off the hinges.
Once the door is open you should be able to more easily spot the problem.
Planing removes much more wood than.
How to fix a door knob that turns but doesn t open.
The part of a doorknob that you grasp with your hand connects to a rod that extends though the door to the knob on the other side.
A dead key fob means you re locked out of the car which is the last thing anyone would want when in a hurry.
If the door does not allow the lock to be jimmied open it may be necessary to remove the door from its hinges.
When the door knob is locked the handle will not turn which keeps the latch from retracting.
In the resting state of the lock the spring is extended.
In most cases it s the battery that has gone.
My front door deadbolt lock is hard to unlock and open when i put the key in and turn.
Flip the key and open the door.
The turning of the handle retracts the latch by pulling on the spring and compressing it.
That can cause the pins to get stuck in a partially raised position and prevent the plug from turning.
A door knob or door handle uses a spring loaded latch.
Insert a long sturdy item with a flat tip preferably a flat head screwdriver if available between the top rung of the door s top hinge and the head of the bolt securing the door to the hinge.
A key fob is a nice convenience but it s frustrating when the remote key won t unlock car door.
I can unlock the door if i try a few times but the key has a difficult time turning as the deadbolt is sticky.