Can a sticking lock be fixed without replacing it?

Usually. Most sticking locks are caused by door movement or a dirty cylinder, both of which can be repaired.

Should I spray oil into my lock?

No. Household oils attract dust and gum up the pins. Use a dry graphite or lock-specific lubricant, or have it serviced.

How long does a lock repair take?

Most repairs are done in one visit of under an hour. Parts for older mortice locks sometimes need ordering.

Do you repair security screen door locks?

Yes. Screen door locks wear quickly and are often repaired by replacing the cylinder or latch.

Lock Repair · Burwood East

Lock Repair in Burwood East

Most locks give warning signs long before they fail. A key that needs jiggling, a door that has to be pulled hard before the deadlock will throw, or a handle that has started to droop. Lock repair fixes the cause rather than the symptom, and in many cases saves you the cost of a new lock.

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What we handle

Stiff or hard-to-turn keys
Latches that do not catch the strike
Deadlocks that need force to throw
Loose or drooping handles and levers
Worn cylinders and pins
Misaligned strike plates
Snibs and turn knobs that slip
Sliding door locks that will not engage

Why locks start to stick

In Melbourne the most common cause is not the lock at all. Timber doors swell in wet winters and shrink in hot summers, so the bolt no longer lines up with the strike. A worn or dirty cylinder is the next most common cause, followed by loose fixing screws and tired springs. Diagnosing which one it is decides whether the fix is a small adjustment or a part replacement.

Adjusting the door and strike

When a door has dropped or swollen, moving the strike plate or tightening hinge screws often brings everything back into line. Forcing a misaligned lock wears the bolt and can snap a key, so it is worth fixing early. We check the door closes, latches and deadlocks smoothly without pushing or lifting.

Servicing cylinders and mechanisms

Cylinders collect dust and grit, and household oils make it worse by turning into sludge. A proper service cleans the cylinder and lubricates it with a lock-appropriate product. Worn pins or springs can be replaced. If the internal mechanism of a mortice lock is broken, parts are fitted where they are still available.

When repair is not the right answer

Some locks are not worth repairing. Very old or cheap locks may have no parts available, and a lock that has been forced may no longer be secure even if it turns. In those cases we explain why replacement makes more sense and give you options at different price points.

What happens, in order

1.Tell us what the lock is doing and when it happens.
2.We inspect the door, frame, strike and lock together.
3.We explain the cause and the repair cost before starting.
4.We adjust, service or replace the worn parts.
5.We test the door from both sides with every key.

What we will not do

We will not recommend replacement when a repair will safely do the job.
We will not use household oil on cylinders, as it attracts grime.
We will not leave a lock that still needs force to operate.

Common questions about lock repair

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Safe Guard Locksmith Service Burwood

50 Middleborough Rd, Burwood East VIC 3151 03 4422 2837 info@Locksmithserviceburwood.com

Monday8:00am – 7:00pm
Tuesday8:00am – 7:00pm
Wednesday8:00am – 7:00pm
Thursday8:00am – 7:00pm
Friday8:00am – 7:30pm
Saturday8:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday8:00am – 7:00pm

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