Few things are more frustrating than being locked out with no idea how you’re going to get back into your home or car. We cover this topic in-depth in most of our blog posts as it’s the emergency most people are looking to solve. However, what about those pesky doors in your home.
You know the ones that lock on their own and you have to try to pick or wedge to get back open. Closets, bedroom doors or the bathroom door that sticks right when you really need to get to the other side of it.
For all those cases when you can’t get a door to stop locking or sticking on its own, it might be time to consider having a locksmith come out to assess the issue and replace or repair the door hardware and locks.
How to tell it’s time to change the locks
If you’ve been wondering whether or not changing the locks or upgrading the doors in your home is a wise idea, here are some sure signs it’s time to call a locksmith.
– The door doesn’t close properly into the frame.
Whether you notice that the door is bumping against the frame or that reopening it after being shut is extra difficult, there might be an issue with the molding, framing, ground or even the door coming unhinged itself. Since there could be a serious danger of a door coming out and falling over, it’s critical to have this problem checked and fixed ASAP.
– Lock no longer works when turned.
If you think that just because your doors are older, and it’s okay that the lock doesn’t work when it’s turned because you don’t lock doors in the house anyways, think again. If the lock is broken it could also mistakenly lock and create a troublesome situation when you need access. Don’t let these things go unnoticed until there’s an accident.
– Door Sticks Constantly
One sure sign that there is an issue with the lock or the door is that it sticks. Much like the door that gets caught up in the frame when trying to close it, this issue happens as wood swells or even as kids rough play and swing around the doors so much that the hinges fall out of alignment or screws to come loose.
How to Stop Doors in Your Home from Locking
You could look up how-to videos or other information in a pinch to try and remedy the problem of doors locking in your home, but really you’re putting yourself and your family at risk. Having full functioning doors and locks in the home is critical for the safety of all inside. Do yourself a favor and leave this one to the skilled professionals.
Call All American Locksmiths
We’ve been providing prompt and trustworthy locksmith services in the Connecticut and Westchester County area for years. We service towns including Bedford, Chappaqua, and Fairview. For all your emergency situations and non-urgent locksmith needs, our technicians are here to help!
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