How to Repair a Door Lock Video

In this video, Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionPlus.com shows how to repair a door lock with a sticky twist lock button and a key that won't turn well in the keyhole.

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[thekruptedone]

Graphite can actually "gum up" and cause a key to work worse than it did before.

I would suggest a product that lubricates and leaves a teflon or silicone residue to keep it lubricating over time.

[HomeAdditionPlus]

You may also want to contact the major manufacturers of graphite lubricant as they specifically make it for keylocks (and pine wood derby cars).

Using a liquid like lubricant such as WD40 or even a silicone product will cause dust particles to collect more easily on the door lock mechanism.

[EthanAlanJackson]

Do you ever think that you would do a video on installing a pet door in a metal door?

[HomeAdditionPlus]

I typically do videos on projects that I am doing around my homes. I don't think, however, that I will be doing one on installing a pet door even though my wife has pushed for one over the years.

[thekruptedone]

@HomeAdditionPlus

It's not the worst thing that people can use, but as a locksmith, i would discourage the use of it in lieu of better products out there.

Graphite as a lock lubricant isn't really an industry thing, and though it can and will work, people may overdo it and cause their hardware to actually stick because of it; especially when the moisture gets to it.

Aerosols available will drip out excess and evaporate, leaving a thin coating on moving parts.

[EthanAlanJackson]

Great Video