To unlock a door, you can follow these steps using different methods:
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Using a Paperclip: With delicacy, insert the paperclip into the keyhole, ensuring the hook is facing upward toward the teeth of the key. Move the paperclip throughout the lock.
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Using a Specific Product: To solve this problem, you can unlock the lock by applying a bit of a specific product, such as WD40, both on the key and inside the lock. This way, your lock will function as before.
Additionally, if a door is closed and you need to open it, you can try the following:
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Using a Card: Push the card and move the handle toward the smaller triangular part of the lock. Open the door by lowering the handle when you hear the lock snap back.
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Using a Double-Sided Key: This strategy only works if the remaining key is inserted horizontally and aligned with the lock. Once the second key is inserted, it can push out the other key.
To open a door using a screwdriver, you can follow these steps:
- Using a Flathead Screwdriver: Insert a flathead screwdriver between the pin and the bottom hinge to open the door. Then, strike downward on the screwdriver handle with a hammer. After sufficiently loosening the pin, remove it from the hinge. Repeat the procedure for each hinge.
If you want to use a paperclip to open a locked door, follow these steps:
- Using a Bobby Pin: Add the tension wrench with the hook above the first bobby pin. When you do this, search for the pins that lock the lock and lift them with the tension wrench until you hear a click. To open the door, turn the lever towards the key.
Why is the key unable to turn the lock? The causes can vary, but most of the time it is due to cylinder wear, which can cause rust or dirt to form inside the cylinder. Another cause of the lock not working could be misalignment of the door due to a faulty installation.
Assuming the key is the only thing that moves, hold it between your thumb and index finger while keeping your hand free. This will help stabilize the lock and hopefully allow you to remove the key.
When can a door not be opened? Why does the handle spin freely, but the door won’t open? The pin connecting them to the mechanism or the knob itself likely has a problem. The solution is to use pliers to move the handle and its screws. This way, you can open the door with a simple gesture.
The minimum cost for firefighters to open a door is around 200 euros, but calling a locksmith is more expensive.