F.A.Q. - Frequently Asked Questions
Q: My wood door is hard to lock, I have to exert a lot of force to get it locked.
What's the problem?
A: Buildings tend to shift and settle. Wood has a tendancy to expand during humid
weather and contract during dry weather. This all affects alignment of the hardware on your door.
Our expert staff can determine a remedy that best suits your specific situation.
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Q: My key is difficult to turn, should I force the key untill it turns?
A: Exerting force will likely break the key off in your lock. It sounds like
the key you are using has gone out of manufacturer's specifications due to excessive wear.
Your best course of action is to call a Professional Locksmith to help deal with this situation.
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Q: Can You Make All The Locks On My House Work With One Key?
A: That really depends on if all the locks on your home are made by the same
manufacturer. They may be able to be Keyed-Alike even if the manufacturers are different. A good
rule of thumb is to take one of the keys you have and attempt to insert it into each keyhole. If
it will enter into each lock, without necessarily turning it open, then we can make them all work
with a single key. Toronto Locksmith can also determine how many locks are able to be keyed-alike
and supply locks to replace those that can't so one key will operate all of your locks. There is
no additional risk to family or property in having this done and the convenience factor is excellent
for the home owner.
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Q: I have heard that WD40© is a good lubricant for locks, is this true?
A: WD40© is ok but most lock manufacturers reccomend dry graphite as
a lock lubricant.
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Q: How do I know if the lock on my door is Master Keyed?
A: The only way to know for sure is to have a Professional Locksmith disassemble the
lock in question. Most apartment buildings in Toronto and the GTA are Master Keyed out of convenience
to the Landlord or Property Owner. In the event of an emergency only 1 key is required to enter any
suite in the building. The problem that exists is that up to 32 different keys could operate a Master Keyed lock. We
reccomend adding a second deadbolt to your Apartment door that operates with only one key.
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