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House window locked from inside

RobitTV · 2013-05-11 14:37:09

I accidentley locked the window in my house and I must of twisted the lock with my fingers or something. :pac: I tried keys and other sharp stuff but no luck and I have a feeling the lock could be jammed but I'm not certain. I don't think it is jammed anyway and I'm still stuck in what to do next. I can't find the keys and…

11-05-2013 2:37pm

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RobitTV

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I accidentley locked the window in my house and I must of twisted the lock with my fingers or something. :pac:

I tried keys and other sharp stuff but no luck and I have a feeling the lock could be jammed but I'm not certain.

I don't think it is jammed anyway and I'm still stuck in what to do next.

I can't find the keys and I tried different keys and no luck, so I'm wondering what could I do next? What objects could I use or any tricks?

I also want this window to open so it's kinda a mini-emergency. :pac:

If all fails I'll have to call a locksmith god save me.

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#2 12-05-2013 2:29am

fasttalkerchat

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Just drill out the lock. Do it gently and it can be replaced if you want to put a lock on in in the future.

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