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Front door locked (mortice lock) and wont open
Anonymous user 14 March 2024 - 2.32 PM
Please help my front door, I believe it has an mortice lock from what i've seen on the net but that's about all i know. It's the same wooden door and lock that was installed when house was built over 20 years ago. Came home a few days ago put key in and turned. Although the key went all way round the door didn't unlock and now nothing will move it. I've tried all i can think of to open it but nothings working. I'm now thinking i'm going to drill it open, is it easy? I can't afford a locksmith so that's out the picture. Here's what i've tried Wiggling key pushing/pulling/lifting/pushing down door as turning key WD40 Putting thin screw driver in gap and tapping the lock Doing as above and hitting hard Swearing Throwing screwdriver and hammer at the door Kicking it Any advice very much needed please
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