Central Locksmith Case｜There is a key in the decoration unit but it cannot be opened
During the handover of the decoration unit, the customer had the key but the door lock suddenly could not be opened. He was worried that forcibly handling it would damage the door lock, door frame or affect the decoration progress. After the 101 locksmith arrived at the scene for inspection, he successfully unlocked the door without damaging the door lock.
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The reason why the customer asked for unlocking
The case occurred in a renovated unit in Central. The customer arrived to prepare for the renovation work and had the correct key, but after inserting it, the door lock still could not be opened. Since the unit is being renovated, workers need to enter and exit the site and hand over materials. The customer wants to open the door as soon as possible without damaging the door lock or door frame.
Main concerns of customers
The biggest concern of customers is that violent prying of the door will damage the newly renovated door body, door frame or original door lock, which will require additional repairs in the future and may also slow down the decoration progress. Therefore, when making inquiries, the master is specifically asked to check the situation first and try to unlock the door in a way that does not damage the door lock.
Onsite inspection and processing methods
After the master arrived at the scene, he first checked the position of the lock key, lock cylinder and door side latch. He confirmed that it was not the wrong key, but that the door lock may not open normally due to dust, door frame position or pressure on the latch during the decoration period. The master used professional tools to gradually release the lock tongue and successfully opened the door without damaging the door lock.
Complete indoor and outdoor photos
The following is the record after the unlocking is completed, showing the indoor and outdoor door lock status. The door lock has not been drilled or broken, and the decoration unit can continue to enter and exit normally.
Indoor photos after completion
Outdoor photos after completion
Test after completion
After opening the door, the master used the guest's original key to repeatedly test opening, closing, locking and unlocking on the spot to confirm that the door lock can still be used normally. The door body and door frame have not been pried, and the door lock has not been drilled or damaged. Guests can continue to arrange decoration works.
101 Locksmith and maintenance suggestions
Renovated units are prone to wood chips, dust or paint powder entering the lock cylinder, and the door frame may not be fully calibrated, causing pressure on the lock bolt. During renovation, if you find a lock but cannot open it, it is not recommended to forcefully twist the key or pry the door. You should first take a photo of the door lock and the location of the door, and contact a locksmith for evaluation.
The renovated unit in Central has a key but cannot be opened?
You can call 66 101 101, or send the door lock photos, area and condition via WhatsApp. 101 Locksmith will first evaluate the lock type, processing methods and charges, and then arrange for a master to come to your door.
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