Repairs
Broken Key Stuck in a Lock in Wake Forest, NC? Do This
A snapped key isn't the end of your lock. Here's how a Wake Forest, NC locksmith extracts one without damage.
Step 1: don't put another key in the lock or push the broken piece deeper. Both make extraction harder for a Wake Forest, NC locksmith.
If a sliver is sticking out, fine-tip needle-nose pliers or tweezers can often pull it. Spray a tiny bit of dry graphite (not WD-40) into the keyway first.
If the break is flush or recessed, you need a broken-key extractor. A Wake Forest, NC locksmith carries hooked and saw-tooth extractors that grab the cuts without scratching the cylinder.
Once removed, your Wake Forest, NC locksmith can usually cut you a fresh key on the spot from the original or by impressioning the cylinder. Replacement is only needed if the cylinder was damaged before the call.
Key takeaway
Don't push the broken piece deeper. If tweezers don't work in the first 30 seconds, call a Wake Forest, NC locksmith — they have purpose-built extractors.