Broken Key Extraction

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Broke your keys in half while trying to unlock your door or retail shop or while starting your car? This is a situation that demands an immediate solution. Fast, reliable, and efficient - that’s the kind of service you can expect from Matrix Locksmith’s broken key extractors.

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Broken Key Extractor - Fast and Reliable Services in Toronto and GTA

We’ve all been there - standing at the door of your home or office or by your car - fumbling with your keys and inserting one only to hear it snap and break in two. You stand there, frustrated and helpless. No one understands the gravity of the situation better than Matrix Locksmith. Our team is on standby, ready to extract broken keys and help you with a variety of automotive, commercial, and residential locksmith services.

 

Why Choose Matrix Locksmith When You Have a Broken Key Stuck in Lock

 

Removing broken keys from locks is part of our daily tasks here at Matrix Locksmith. We’ve been in the business for more than a decade, during which we’ve dealt with all manner of broken keys stuck in car door locks, doorknobs, and padlocks. Our technicians can deal with this matter efficiently and skillfully. We are in business 365 days a year and we’ll come to your rescue regardless of what time or day it is.

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We have been helping Toronto and GTA residents and businesses since 2012. We know what we are doing and always put the welfare of our customers first. 

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We put our customer’s needs first and only use the latest technology and the best tools to ensure superb customer experience.

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We don’t take days off and are in business 365 days a year. All you need to do is pick up the phone and call us with details, and we’ll get to your location as fast as possible.

✅ Broken key extraction from ignitionSame-day, 7 days a week
✅ Broken key extraction from doorknobSame-day, 7 days a week
✅ Broken key extraction from padlockSame-day, 7 days a week

The Most Common Reasons for Broken Key Stuck in Lock

Numerous things can cause broken keys stuck in lock, but the most common reasons are key material, misaligned locks, lock malfunction, wear and tear, and excessive force.
Keys made with soft metals, such as nickel or brass, are more prone to breakage compared to those made with harder metals. Misaligned latches or locks can result in keys not turning properly. This puts stress on the key and can lead to breakage.
Dirty or poorly lubricated locks increase the risk of broken keys, as well as misaligned internal parts. Forcing a jammed lock, turning the key when it’s not fully inserted yet, and turning the key the wrong way can break the key and get it stuck in the lock. Lastly, using the wrong key in a lock can potentially cause it to break.

Avoid broken keys stuck in locks with the following:

What to Expect from Our Broken Key Extraction Services

Broken keys can happen to anyone. Just when you’re in a hurry to open the store or office or your home or your car door, you insert the key and then you hear something snap. You take out the key and find out that part of it is stuck and broken.

What do you do? Call the professionals at Matrix Locksmith. We provide immediate assistance at any time for these difficult situations. Our trained technicians are equipped with the latest technology and the best tools to deftly extract keys without inflicting any damage on the hardware.

Contact us and we’ll respond to you as quickly as possible. You need not resort to DIY solutions that will only make the situation worse and result in more problematic security issues. Leave the broken key removal in our skilled hands and not only will we remove the broken piece, but we’ll also fashion a new key on-site if you need us to.

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Don’t DIY Broken Key Removal – Contact Us Instead

Broken key stuck in lock? You’re not alone. A lot of people have been in the same situation. No matter how careful we try to be, accidents can happen. You can find countless tips online for broken key removal but hold your horses. Trying to DIY may do more harm than good.

 

Potential Damage to the Lock

 

Trying to remove a broken key on your own might seem tempting at first, but even a small mistake can end up damaging the lock itself. It’s surprisingly easy to push the fragment further inside, which doesn’t just make the job harder - it can turn a simple fix into a much bigger issue. The result? Added stress, more time spent, and likely more money out of pocket than if you had just called a pro from the start. And once the internal parts of a lock are misaligned or scratched, there's not much room for recovery. It's one of those cases where doing less actually means saving more.

 

Security Risks

 

When a key snaps off inside a lock, it might seem like a quick fix with the right tool or a tutorial. But broken key extraction is one of those tasks that looks easier than it actually is. A misplaced attempt can make the situation worse, especially if pieces fall deeper into the lock or damage its internal structure.

Instead of risking more trouble, it’s a smarter move to call a professional who’s done this before. A trained locksmith has the tools designed specifically for broken key extraction—thin, precise, and non-damaging. They can remove the fragment cleanly and inspect the lock for signs of strain or wear. If anything looks off, they’ll catch it early before it turns into a real problem.

If you're in the Toronto area, finding a locksmith near me who handles broken key issues quickly isn't hard. And once it's done, you can stop thinking about that key altogether—no guessing, no second-guessing. Just a fixed lock and one less thing to worry about.

 

Warranty and Insurance Issues

 

Some locks come with warranties. If they become damaged or defective because of DIY solutions, the warranty will be voided. This means forking out money to purchase new locks, the last thing you want if you have a tight budget.

The best course of action to take is to hire a professional broken key extractor. If you live in Toronto or GTA, there’s no one you can trust better for broken key extraction than Matrix Locksmith. We are ready to assist you any day of the year.

We provide diverse services tailored to various needs, including maintenance, repairs, installations, and consultations. Our goal is to offer comprehensive solutions efficiently and effectively.

Also, here's a helpful read from Wikipedia’s page on locksmithing if you’re curious about the ins and outs of professional services.

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We provide diverse services tailored to various needs, including maintenance, repairs, installations, and consultations. Our goal is to offer comprehensive solutions efficiently and effectively.

Prevent Broken Keys in Locks by Avoiding the Following

Using a key for something it’s not
Don’t use keys for something other than their intended purpose because this creates weak spots that can lead to damage.
Leaving keys in the lock
If the key is not in use, it’s best to remove them from the lock and store them somewhere safe.
Pulling doors thru keys
Don’t pull the door shut by repeatedly yanking on keys that are still in locks. This will result in broken keys in the long run.

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    There are several ways to get broken keys out of locks and a few popular ways are to spray WD-40 into the keyhole to help the stuck piece slide out easily and to insert needle-nosed pliers to grab and pull the broken piece out. However, these are not guaranteed and may only do more harm than good. It’s best to call professional locksmiths if you need help removing a broken key from a lock. If you need help in such a situation in Toronto and GTA, Matrix Locksmith is ready to extend our help.

    The most popular way of removing a broken key from a lock without the use of any tools is to spray WD-40 into the keyhole so that the stuck piece slides out easily. However, this is not recommended as this may not be helpful at all. It’s best to call an experienced locksmith for broken key removal services in Toronto and GTA.

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