Turn the key so that the keyway slot is in the exact position it was in when you inserted the key.
Putting a key in a door lock.
Slide a keyhole lock into the keyhole.
Insert the straw into the opening of the lock.
Insert the pins and reassemble the lock.
You ll pay from 40 to 300 to buy a new door lock depending on design materials and whether it s a simple key in knob lock or a high end lock and handle combo with smart technology features.
Landlords commonly replace or rekey the locks after the previous tenants vacate.
The keyhole lock remains in place and prevents unwanted visitors who may have keys to your residence from entering.
Push your key in as far as it will go.
Twist the key to fasten the metal lock pins into place.
Insert the keyhole lock key into the keyhole lock.
If the current tenants are uncertain of whether landlord actually did this asking the landlord if you can replace the locks yourself may allow you to put your own locks in.
Purchase a keyhole lock at your local home supply store.
Shut and lock your door from the outside.
Guide the straw as far in as you can to make sure you re hitting every part of the locking mechanism that might be sticking with the wd 40.
Remove the keyhole lock key.
This is the correct position for the pin tumblers to align.
Get extra copies of the keys to provide to the landlord if you are permitted to go this route.