Why is my door slamming? Why won’t my door latch correctly? Why can’t I turn my key in the lock?
These are all questions we get asked regularly, and most of the time they are easy fixes. Regular door and lock maintenance will keep your doors, locks, and keys working properly, and it is relatively easy to do. Here are some tips, and don’t hesitate to give us a call if you still need help with your doors, locks, latches, or keys.
Ever wonder why your door started slamming when it used to shut smoothly? Or why it isn’t latching when it always did before? We recommend adjusting your door closers at the change of each season to keep them working properly. Temperature changes affect the hydraulic fluid inside the closer and can cause these issues. Door closers can be adjusted with an Allen wrench and a screwdriver, and the adjustment is a fairly easy fix. Replacing a closer that has failed can be pricey. Contact us to schedule service on your door closers, or for guidance on any issue you’re having with your doors.
Are your keys hard to turn in your lock? Do you worry about the key breaking and leaving you stranded? Lubricating the lock mechanism and keyway as the weather changes keeps the key turning easily and keeps locks from rusting and breaking keys or leaving you stuck out in the cold.
If you ever find yourself with a broken key stuck in the lock, call us at 314-833-7900 and we’ll remove it safely without damaging the door or the lock.