If you find yourself in a situation where our key gets stuck and breaks off in your lock it can be quite distressing, especially if you can’t get into your house. It’s important not to make it worse by pushing the piece further into the lock. If you’re able to remove the snapped key it’s advisable to keep the parts as a locksmith may be able to use them to create a key, for you.
Tweezers & Needle Nose Pliers
One method you can try is using tweezers or needle nose pliers if part of the key is visible outside of the lock. While these tools may not fit directly into the keyhole, you can grip onto the key with them for a starting point. With patience and caution gently pull out the piece. Remember to stay calm and composed throughout this process.
Using Bobby Pins & Safety Pins
Another option involves using items like pins or safety pins which surprisingly come in handy in this kind of situation. Insert one of these wires, on either side of the key. Apply gentle pressure while wiggling them forward. Avoid attempting to extract the key at once; instead make small repeated movements until successful.
The goal is to loosen the key so that you can grab it using your fingers, tweezers or pliers to remove it
Leveraging a Jigsaw Blade
A jigsaw blade, when inserted into the keyhole with its teeth facing downward can often dislodge the piece of the key. Once you feel that the blade has caught onto a groove pull it out and hopefully the broken key will come out too. If you’re not successful, on your try simply give it another attempt. This method offers an alternative, to using a tool specifically made for extracting keys.
If you find yourself in a situation where our key gets stuck and breaks off in your lock it can be quite distressing, especially if you can’t get into your house. It’s important not to make it worse by pushing the piece further into the lock. If you’re able to remove the snapped key it’s advisable to keep the parts as a locksmith may be able to use them to create a key, for you.
Employing Tweezers & Needle Nose Pliers
One method you can try is using tweezers or needle nose pliers if part of the key is visible outside of the lock. While these tools may not fit directly into the keyhole, you can grip onto the key with them for a starting point. With patience and caution gently pull out the piece. Remember to stay calm and composed throughout this process.
Using Bobby Pins & Safety Pins
Another option involves using items like pins or safety pins which surprisingly come in handy in this kind of situation. Insert one of these wires, on either side of the key. Apply gentle pressure while wiggling them forward. Avoid attempting to extract the key at once; instead make small repeated movements until successful.
The goal is to loosen the key so that you can grab it using your fingers, tweezers or pliers to remove it
Leveraging a Jigsaw Blade
A jigsaw blade, when inserted into the keyhole with its teeth facing downward can often dislodge the piece of the key. Once you feel that the blade has caught onto a groove pull it out and hopefully the broken key will come out too. If you’re not successful, on your try simply give it another attempt. This method offers an alternative, to using a tool specifically made for extracting keys.
