I have an issue with the mortice lock on the door of my flat that's in a communal building (3 other flats) - it locks and unlocks fine from the inside, and locks fine too from the outside. However, over the last few days, unlocking it from the outside is getting trickier - if it seems to be stuck, giving it a quicker turn with a bit more force behind the turn budges it. I've not been locking it just in case when I go out, which of course isn't ideal - is there anything straightforward I can try (WD40 etc.)? I am one of the least DIY minded people ever so anything involving drilling or taking the lock out is beyond me!
Mortice lock getting trickier to open from outside
- Thread starter PeteMP
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Include photos of the bolt of the lock when it is out, from both sides, above, and most importantly from below.
And of the staple (keep) in the doorframe.
And a photo of the key. It may have worn bits. Try your spare key and see if it is the same.
And of the staple (keep) in the doorframe.
And a photo of the key. It may have worn bits. Try your spare key and see if it is the same.
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