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Lost window keys
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JEN22
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I have lost the keys to open my windows
any ideas what to do to get them open?
Would a locksmith be able to open them
any ideas what to do to get them open?
Would a locksmith be able to open them
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More info required really.....
What sort of windows, what make, how old ??
Or do as I did & asked Dr Google ???
http://www.windowhandlekeys.co.uk/0 -
There not a huge range of keys , as pointed out to easy enough to get sparesEx forum ambassador
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Window locks are easy to pick. I was given a bunch of keys when I bought my house (it was a probate sale) and whilst there was keys for most of the window locks there wasn't for the master bedroom main window. I contemplated seeing if I could remove/drill screws out, but there are lots of videos on youtube to pick window locks.
Using a paperclip and small screwdriver I opened the lock within about two minutes. I guess they only have one tumbler as you use the paperclip to bump the tumbler and the screwdriver to turn the lock. I was shocked how easy it was, but I suppose they don't have to be as secure as external locks. Once the locks are open its easier to remove the screws - far cheaper to take one lock down to a locksmith to buy spare keys than to pay call out charge.0
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