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Frozen locks are an annoying fact of life during the winter. You definitely don’t want to be left out in the cold, so naturally you want to do anything you can to prevent your outdoor locks from freezing on you. Luckily, there are lots of ways to do this! Whether you’re trying to protect door locks, car locks, or padlocks, these tricks should prevent you from getting locked out this winter.
Steps
Expert Q&A
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QuestionWhat can I use to prevent my lock from freezing?Ryaan TuttleRyaan Tuttle is a Home Improvement Specialist and the CEO of Best Handyman, Inc. in Boston, Massachusetts. With over 17 years of experience, he specializes in building home service businesses, focusing on creating scalable and efficient brands. With the help of his global team, the companies have achieved over 10+ million in sales and received recognition through magazine features, and enjoy partnerships with wikiHow and Jobber field service software. Boston Magazine and LocalBest.com have named Best Handyman Boston the Best Handyman in Boston. Ryaan holds Construction Supervisor and Home Improvement Contractor Licenses.
Home Improvement SpecialistYou can spray WD40 or lithium spray on your door lock. It will help to loosen the door lock and also prevent it from freezing.
Warnings
- Do not pour hot water on the lock to defrost it! You might melt the ice in the short term, but all that water you just poured into your lock will be frozen solid before too long.[9]⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Don’t try to open a frozen lock by turning the key very hard. You could break the key off, and then you’ll have an even bigger problem on your hands.[10]⧼thumbs_response⧽
References
- ↑ http://upnorthbooks.com/2016/01/04/7-common-items-that-will-defrost-your-frozen-locks-or-prevent-them-from-freezing/
- ↑ https://www.chicagotribune.com/autos/sc-auto-motormouth-1130-story.html
- ↑ https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/14-unusual-uses-for-vaseline-50762
- ↑ https://www.auto123.com/en/news/frozen-car-doors-locks/66495/
- ↑ https://www.auto123.com/en/news/frozen-car-doors-locks/66495/
- ↑ https://youtu.be/NxvT0dqAM-U?t=16
- ↑ https://www.padlocks.co.uk/advice/frozen-padlock
- ↑ https://youtu.be/d9I33aPLTyY?t=61
- ↑ https://blog.firestonecompleteautocare.com/driving/how-to-unfreeze-your-door-lock/