Key slots are difficult

[chartrand]

Brand new unit, and the key holes are really tight or something. Its difficult to get the keys into he slot. Once in the key turns fine. So do I just need to add a little 3 in one oil into he key holes?

[SteveC7010]

Originally Posted by chartrand

Brand new unit, and the key holes are really tight or something. Its difficult to get the keys into he slot. Once in the key turns fine. So do I just need to add a little 3 in one oil into he key holes?

They sell a graphite lubricant specifically for lock mechanisms which would be much better than any oil. You can find it at any hardware store or auto parts store. They may even have it at WalMart and other big box stores.

Once you get some graphite lube in there, slide the key in and out a few times. It should work better.

[f6bits]

Your door handle/lock unit is most likely the exact same make and model as what most of us have. Try the graphite Steve mentioned. Or throw caution to the wind and use a tiny bit of good spray lube like I do.

[SteveC7010]

One more caution...

WD-40 is not a lasting lubricant. It is more of a solvent and will dry out fairly quickly leaving a residue that can gum up things. It's great for getting rusty hinges going again and such, but not for lock mechanisms. Leave it on the shelf.

[SAD]

People lock stuff?

[jsmith948]

Originally Posted by SAD

People lock stuff?

We only lock the stuff we'd like to have in the morning

[Honda4us]

Lock ease. Most hardware store should have, works great.

[jljfstar]

We just got a new Premier a couple of weeks ago and had the same problem. Lock ease did the trick and the locks are easy to open now. WD40 will work but not for long.

[webslave]

Whatever lubricant you use, make sure it is a "dry" type. Silicone, graphite, Teflon (my favorite), but, not 3-in-One, WD-40, etc. Anything other than dry will work initially, but, will attract dust and dirt and after a while the situation will be so bad that even drenching the lock mechanism in lube won't free it from the crud... Regular oil in locks is a locksmith's best friend...guarantees them work in the future.