How to open the door of an apartment if it accidentally slams shut?

Locks with a tongue (deadbolt), which latches automatically, falling into the opening of the reciprocal level, often present an unexpected surprise to the owners. Having left the apartment without a key for a couple of minutes, you may end up in front of a closed door.

There may be several reasons for the door slamming shut:

• forgetfulness when a person himself closes the castle;
• strong draft;
• improperly installed canvas when the door closes gradually.

Regardless of the reason, questions arise: what to do, how to open the door, where to call? You can do this in several ways, but it is important in such a situation to follow certain rules of behavior in order to avoid misunderstandings.

How to behave if the door is slammed?

In our high-rise buildings, neighbors often do not know each other even by sight, so the sight of a person trying to open an apartment without a key can lead to incorrect conclusions.

So that the neighbors do not take you for a “housekeeper”, follow certain rules:

• answer questions from neighbors without aggression;
• name those tenants of the porch that you are familiar with;
• the neighbors still doubt - ask them to show the documents after opening the door.

If such electrical appliances, such as a stove or iron, remain on in the apartment, turn off the power using the circuit breakers in the switchboard. Unfortunately, it is impossible to turn off the gas and water remotely, so if they are turned on and an emergency is brewing, the only way out is to open the lock quickly.

How to open a lock - the easiest methods

The easiest way to get inside in a private house with old wooden windows is to squeeze the outer glazing beads with a flat metal object and remove the glass. In modern windows, this is not possible, so here you have to compare the damage from damage to the frame. If urgent, then using a screwdriver, you can squeeze the wooden frame, prying it from the bottom.

For residents of apartments "on the floors" this option is unacceptable, so you have to use another way - try to open the lock with a plastic or laminated card.

1. Choose a card that will not be a pity to lose. An unnecessary discount card, an unnecessary laminated pass, a bank card that can be restored without problems will be just the way and will help to open the lock without a key.
2. Insert it into the slot between the lock and the strike plate. If the tongue is beveled to the entrance, then it will open.
3. If the tongue is located on the street (staircase) with an unbroken side, you need to try to hook it with a card and move it to the side. This may not succeed on the first try, but you need to be persistent, and then you can open the door.

This method is not suitable for those who have installed doors with a cover covering the gap between the canvas and the box. In this case, there is only one option left - to call the wizard.

Tip

Do not rush to open the door with destructive methods or call the master if the children are not closed in the apartment and there is no emergency. Perhaps you should wait for the household with the keys - then you will not have to bear unforeseen expenses.

Master Call

Previously, a locksmith from the housing department opened the shutting doors. In principle, and now it is their responsibility, but in reality you are unlikely to be able to invite the master from the operational management. Many of them are poorly versed in the variety of designs of modern locks and doors and do not want to be held responsible for damaged property.Therefore, today there are two options left - to call a master from the Ministry of Emergencies (a single service) or a specialist in opening doors from a private company.

EMERCOM employees may also not agree to come to the call. But if a life-threatening situation is created in the apartment, they are obliged to help. Children or people who cannot care for themselves (people with disabilities, elderly parents) who are locked up in an apartment are just the reason for calling employees of a single service. When making a call, focus on the fact that inside people (children) are helpless.

Masters from private companies will come to you in any case and open the castle as carefully as possible. Which option to choose is up to you, but the following nuances should be considered.

• Employees of a single service can open the door with a grinder, ruining not only the lock, but also the door leaf.
• The Ministry of Emergencies is not a free firm of good offices, and if the call is unreasonable - there is no threat to life, then you will also have to pay for it.
• Private craftsmen (except close friends) will take a larger amount than emergency specialists, but try to use the least destructive methods.

It should also be borne in mind that in any case, employees will abide by the rules, that is, they will require documents confirming that you are the owner of the apartment. A passport with a residence permit is sufficient confirmation in this case. In the absence of registration (live with relatives or in a rented apartment), employees will take readings of neighbors and write down your passport data. You may have to call the owner of the apartment. Be prepared for this turn of events.

Given how much hassle and expense an accidentally slammed door can bring, you should consider changing the lock. In the meantime, he guards your door, do not go out without a key even for one minute. This minute can take money and time from you, and in return bring only unnecessary chores.