LOCKSMITH BLOG
WHY KEYS KEEP TURNING IN LOCKS
The TikTok Locksmith installation team in Columbus will go over the primary causes of keys spinning and rotating inside locks in this blog post.
TAILPIECE DAMAGE
Locks with internal mechanisms that work by turning a key that is inserted into the lock. Tailpieces, also known as tailbars or turnpieces, are frequently seen in Yale-manufactured locks and are an important necessity for lock operation. A tailpiece is a long, thin metal piece that passes through the door and out the outside of the lock cylinder. The thumb latch and the deadbolt of the lock are joined by the tailpiece. A broken or weak tailpiece will allow the key to turn in the lock without engaging it. It can be difficult to replace broken tailpieces yourself; expert assistance is required. A skilled lock repair staff can install the tailpiece with ease, measuring its length and size according to your particular lock.
LOOSE DOOR HANDLES
Your door lock may spin around without you having to open the door if your door handle appears loose, is wobbling, or is spinning. The reason loose handles do this is because the key cannot engage the ock because of loose connections. This may render your door handle completely inoperable and prevent your key from opening the lock. Get a professional repair done as soon as you notice a loose handle. To make the door handle securely set once more, a skilled lock repair team will unscrew the handle, take off the base, and get to the set screw.
LOOSE SET CREWS
It’s probably the result of a loose set screw if your key is not the only object spinning in your lock—the lock cylinder is as well. A qualified lock repair specialist will take apart the lock and tighten the screw set; the specifics of this procedure will vary depending on the type of lock being repaired. Typically, it entails taking off a lock faceplate so that the lock cylinder’s set screw is visible. Occasionally, set screws can be tightened, and worn-out or rusted screws can be removed and replaced using flathead screwdrivers. It is possible that cylinders have worn down to the point where a complete replacement is necessary. Only a professional should perform this, as do-it-yourself attempts to replace a worn-out cylinder sometimes result in more lock damage.