Why Is My Door Slamming? (and other fall door maintenance from the experts...)
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 regular questions that we get asked, and most of the time they are easy fixes. Regular door and lock maintenance will keep your doors, locks, and keys working properly, and is relatively easy to complete. Check out some of our helpful tips on keeping your doors and locks working properly, and don’t hesitate to give us a call if you still need assistance with your doors, locks, latches, or keys.
Ever wonder why your door starts slamming, when it used to shut smoothly? Why is your door not latching when it always did before? We recommend adjusting your door closers at the change of the season to keep them working properly as the weather changes. The change in the weather can affect the hydraulic fluid within the closer, causing these issues. The adjustments are a fairly easy fix, but replacing the closers if they malfunction or break can be pricey. Contact us at www.stlsecurity.com to schedule service on your door closers, or for guidance on any issues you may be having with your doors. Door closers can be adjust as needed with an allen wrench and a screwdriver. Check out this how-to video and if you still need help, don’t hesitate to give us a call!
Are your keys hard to turn in your lock? Do you worry about the key breaking and leaving you stranded? Check out this video where James lubricates a lock mechanism, and a keyhole to make sure that the lock works properly and the key turns easily. It is important to do this as the weather changes so that the locks do not rust and cause keys to break or leave you stuck out in the cold.
If you do ever find yourself in a situation with a broken key stuck in the lock, contact us to safely remove it without damaging the door or the lock mechanics!