Picture this: you are heading home after a long day at the office and you reach into your pocket for the keys. You stick the key in the lock on your front door, as you turn the key you suddenly feel something give way and you look down to see half a key in your hand.

While it may be the last thing you expect to happen, this is not an uncommon occurrence. Keys can break in the lock of your home, car, or commercial space, which can put you in a sticky situation. When you run into this problem, you will want it taken care of immediately. That is where 24/7 Emergency Locksmith comes in! We offer emergency broken key extraction services in the Allentown area, allowing you to get help fast. Call us at 484 891 1922  to learn more.

When your key breaks off in the door, there are a few things you will want to avoid doing to ensure you don’t make the situation worse.

These Are Common Mistakes That We See People Make, So Try To Avoid The Following:

• Try unlocking the door anyway: many people assume that since the key is in the lock, you can simply push it in with the other half of key and unlock the door. This will only push the broken piece further into the lock, making it more difficult to extract.
• Ignore it until later: if you are locking your door on the way out and the key breaks off, it can be tempting to leave the broken key until you return. Leaving the broken piece in the lock can actually damage your lock. Getting it out quickly is key.

These two mistakes can make this problem worse for you, so please try to avoid them. There are ways to extract the key on your own, but you must be careful. You can cause more damage to your lock, shove the key further in the lock, or take too long trying to get the key out. If the key is sticking out, simply pulling it out with your fingers or tweezers will do the trick. If the key is further in the lock, this may not be an option.