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Winter can end up being extremely cold in some places and here in Chicago we get quite a bit of the cold compared to other warmer winter spots, and that can spell problems for keys due to breakage and locks that can freeze. It is usually unexpected and rare when keys break in locks due to colder temperatures and bad weather can most certainly cause this to happen when locks are frozen and a key that is put in is turned the key can snap inside due to the force in the frozen lock. Is this an issue that come  up for all Chicago residents? It sure does considering that all you want to do is get in from the cold.

If, unfortunately, this is a scenario that occurs for you while it is not fun, you must try to remain calm and whatever you do, don’t try to fix or break into anything. If you are at home when this occurs, see if a neighbor will give you refuge from the cold and then you can safely and easily call a Chicago locksmith who will come to you and remedy your issue. Yes, this will come with a bill, however, provided you are having a quality and professional Chicago locksmith do the work the most significant cost will only be having a new key made. If you think you can remove the key from the lock on your own you actually could cause damage and break the lock and you will be in need of a new one or repairs, costing you more. Of course you can try, but you might want to heed this advice.When something like this happens with a car or truck lock, or in the ignition find shelter and someplace warm so you can call a locksmith.

After the locksmith arrives they will extract the broken key and fashion a new one. Always keep in mind the previous warning, any “do it yourself” fixing usually ends up with bigger problems that will only cost you more in the end for repairs and/or replacements. All kinds of locks can have this problem and it can be very easy to rectify so long as you are calm and do the right things, call a Chicago locksmith to help you. Try to stay warm during the winter and and if you’re hastily going to try and open a lock in the freezing cold think about the effects it can have. If you are concerned you can heat the key with a lighter or a can of liquid heat well before you put the key in and that way you can de-ice the lock.