How to Remove a Key That Has Broken in the Lock: 5 Tricks to Avoid Dismantling Everything

Small accidents can happen everywhere and on a daily basis. Sometimes due to poor maintenance, manufacturing defects or too much haste. One of the most common accidents is when keys break and get stuck in the lock .

The worst part of this problem is that if it happens with your house keys, you can’t postpone the solution. Before calling a locksmith, you can try these tricks to remove a broken key in the lock without having to disassemble everything .

First trick
All you need is a very strong magnet. If the key is stuck in the upright position, it will be very easy to remove it.

Put a little bit of lubricant on it, then take the magnet and place it on the key to let it work. The key should stick to the magnet and come off easily.

Second trick
You will need a pair of needle-nose pliers or scissors with very thin tips. Lubricate the area around the key, then grab the end of the key that is sticking out of the lock with the pliers or scissors.
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Try to pull the key out, being very careful. Do this little by little, without pulling forcefully: you run the risk of inserting the key further into the lock.

If the key broke in the lock, but the door remained open, you can try one of the following tricks .

First trick
If the key is stuck with the door open, look for keys with very thin tips and from the opposite side (i.e. inside the house) insert one of the tips of the scissors until it comes into contact with the key.

Push inward to help the key come out completely. If you can’t get it all out, you can use pliers to help you extract them completely.

Second trick
The trick is similar to the previous one, but instead of using scissors, we will use another key.

By inserting it into the internal lock, it will push the stuck key outwards.

Third trick
It has become popular on social media because it is so effective. The key must be in a vertical position. Heat a piece of silicone with a lighter until it melts. Immediately place the melted silicone on the lock, corresponding to the stuck key.

Apply firm pressure for one minute, until the silicone cools. Then pull back the silicone to help the key come out. Do not pull hard, as this may cause the silicone to break.