I would not heat a key up, you weaken it and if it has a chip you could damage or destroy it. Those lock deicers are just isopropyl alcohol ( $1 for 12oz vs $3 for 1 oz ) in a nice dispenser. Other Notes: WD-40, as recommended by others isn't a as reliable I personally find for frozen situations. Otherwise I use the containers refilled with isopropyl alcohol, but it's not quite as fast. You will have to replace the bag regularly.Ħ) For a frozen lock I use mini zippo lighter fluid containers as the tip works well for inserting into lock and it's nearly instant. $3-$6ĥ) 1/4,qt Ziplock Freezer Bag and a thick rubber or nylon cord that locks like the baby cabinet lock ones. I recommend the plastic coated ones, not just the foam ones.
This does though usually involve adding a sticky hook to the door so the covers nylon or rubber cord can attach to something. If you are handy you could also make your own using the tool coating rubber they sell at hardware stores (but don't build it on the knob!!!!!).Ĥ) Modify a winter outdoors spicket / water faucet cover to place over door knob. Some lock smith shops also sell one designed for locks. $5-15, May not work for all doors / knobs. They sell them at the grocery store and online but you need one door knob size but that will also slip on and not come off and last. Just keep in mind they use batteries.ģ) Use a rubber fruit preservation cover for the door knob to cover the lock.
#Thaw door deadlock install
$80 to hundreds of dollars, much easy to install yourself than a framed door.Ģ) Go to a keyless lock. Should have no frozen up key lock issues after that. This will provide other additional benefits as well. There is a couple tried and true methods used of varying difficult from living in AK and ND.ġ) Install a storm door.
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