The key wont turn in my front door for at least a few attempts. It is a Garrison cylinder security lock (the kind that needs a code in order for a key to be cut). I am not sure what the problem is. Any recs? Or, is there is a product I can squirt through the key hole to clean it out in case there is debris in it or something.
The key wont turn in my front door for at least a few attemp
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don't use oil
it attracts dust and grit that will jam the lock
you can take off the cylinder and wash it in paraffin though (shake it well, you may be surprised how much dirt comes out)
examine your key for wear and damage. try a spare key in better condition.
look for any scratches or damage that suggests someone may have been interfering with your lock or squirting something into it.
it attracts dust and grit that will jam the lock
you can take off the cylinder and wash it in paraffin though (shake it well, you may be surprised how much dirt comes out)
examine your key for wear and damage. try a spare key in better condition.
look for any scratches or damage that suggests someone may have been interfering with your lock or squirting something into it.
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breezer
or wd40, both that and oil hold dust.
beleive it or not usea 2b (or not 2b) pencil rub the key then put it in the lock, its the grapite that lubriates the lock and will not hold dirt like oil and or wd40 can
beleive it or not usea 2b (or not 2b) pencil rub the key then put it in the lock, its the grapite that lubriates the lock and will not hold dirt like oil and or wd40 can
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Your local locksmith will keep small bottles of graphite lube specifically for locks, not expensive.
B
breezer
they do, but pencil is cheaper 
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imamartian
WD40............. solves everything! spray it, wiggle it spray again... wiggle and hey presto !! (i'm a diy-er by the way, not a pro locksmith!)
i should be a salesman for WD40... spray it on a cloth and rub it on your curtain tracks....
i should be a salesman for WD40... spray it on a cloth and rub it on your curtain tracks....
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