Spray the Lock with Lubricant to Remove Dirt and Dust Outdoor locks can collect a lot of dirt and dust inside the lock cylinder. That can cause the pins to get stuck in a partially raised position and prevent the plug from turning. If a dry lubricant doesn't do the trick, you can try WD-40.
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Considering this, why is my door key not working?
If the key doesn't work any easier when the door is open, lubricate and clean the lock. Otherwise, coat the key with graphite and work it back and forth in the cylinder several times. Lubricate the moving components with graphite, then replace any broken parts and reassemble the lock.
Subsequently, question is, what do you do if your door lock is stuck?
- Coat your door key with powdered graphite or spray graphite into the keyhole.
- Use a key extractor -- available for purchase at websites that sell locksmithing tools -- to remedy a lock jammed by a broken key.
- Soak your door lock in kerosene for 24 hours if it isn't attached to a door and has been rusted shut.
Similarly, you may ask, how do you fix a door handle that turns but doesn't open?
Door Knob Turns But Won't Open
- Take knob/handle off the door.
- Remove the thru spindle.
- Place flat-head screwdriver in the gap you removed the spindle from.
- Twist the screwdriver to see if the mechanism engages properly.
