HOW TO OPEN STUCK MAILBOX LOCK

[@pradipsangani]

Idea worked great - I just used cooking oil applied to the key and hammered the key gently and it went in and fixed the issue. Thanks for sharing!

[@Tracon9er]

Thank you!!!🔥🔥🔥 I didn't realize that I wasn't sticking it in the hole all the way. I put more strength into it and it finally opened up with added wd40.🔥🔥🔥

[@helenyu5145]

Sir, thank you very much. You saved me 2 weeks and aggravation at the post office!!! I followed your advice and hammered the key in and was able to get my mail box opened.

[@jsnantic]

you're welcome!

[@the7604363342]

You saved me from having to replace the lock! I also found that it helped to spray the part of the key itself that goes into the lock. I used the handel of a screwdriver to hammer it in gently. Thanks so much!

[@writingforgodot]

Thanks; it worked like a charm. After waiting over a month at the new place to get my keys, the mailbox would not open. WD40 & light taps with a hammer did the trick. Appreciated..!!

[@bellkelly4517]

💌 Thank you so much 🌹🌹🌹. This really works. I was frustrated for two days as my mail box could not open. I called Town Council and they said they will help me email the Post Office. Just now , I was really feeling very irritated. I looked up in youtube to help me solve the problem. Yours was the second youtube I watched. I brought a hammer down ( of course in a plastic bag , hence people think I am going to rob their house ) at 11 plus pm and try to turn the key but it still cannot work so I just hit the key with the hammer , and viola the mailbox opened. I was overjoyed. I did not hit it real hard but gave it two knocks and turned the key and the mailbox opened. Just , I actually was in bed , but could not sleep , perhaps because I have not written to you to tell you how grateful I am to you for sharing your awesome tip. So I am typing this now to say a Big Thank You to You to tell you how grateful I am to you for your 🏆🏅🥇🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Tip. Zillion thanksss...... Lots of love ❤❤❤ and hugs 🤗🤗🤗 to You from Singapore 😘😘😘 !

[@jsnantic]

I know the feeling I' ve been there. you're welcome!

[@bellkelly4517]

@@jsnantic 💌 Once again , thanksss... ...sss..... so so much 🤗🤗🤗 ❤❤❤ 😘😘😘 .

[@stephaniemoulton4179]

Thank you sooooo much you saved me $65 that’s what the post office charges for new locks . My key has not worked for about a year but my postman is very kind he delivers to me when my mailbox gets full but now I’m back in business. Your the best !!!

[@jsnantic]

glad it helped!

[@RacerX1969]

WD40 is all it took. Shocked that it was that easy! Thanks for taking the time to make this video!

[@pinkpixy]

Thank you!! Following your video tips helped me access my mail again without having to contact anyone else!

[@lindacorrigan5959]

THANK YOU for posting this! After getting the run-around from the post office (that's a whole other story), I tried the WD40. That didn't work by itself - although the key did go in where before it wouldn't. I went back with a hammer, gently tapped it in and wallah! It opened!! Thank you - I was so skeptical because nothing ever seems to work like you see on all these videos, but this worked like a charm. You saved me frustrating phone calls, having to get the post office to come out (they wanted to charge me $40 even though it's their responsibility to maintain as it's a USPS post office box), not to mention I would have had to have my mail held and go to physically pick it up at the post office until this got resolved. High five!!!

[@jsnantic]

you're welcome!

[@vanessam3692]

THANK YOU so much sir! All it took was WD40! I was so amazed since I was standing there trying to wiggle it for half an hour with multiple keys before I saw this.

[@dfan8432]

It works for me! Thank you from having to break the lock.

[@Joseph-lg9fg]

At least yours goes in. My key won't even go in anymore.

[@kyiapreziuso]

The WD40 worked without having to use any tools. Thank you!

[@jsnantic]

you're welcome!

[@santiagocarrillo9661]

This is exactly the video that I needed. It worked perfectly. Thank you very much.

[@jsnantic]

YOU'RE WELCOME!

[@June84111]

I had the same problem and this worked, I didn’t even have to tap. I just put the key in as far as it would go and put the WD 40 straw in the hole above the key and sprayed, opened right up first try.

[@andy0311co]

Worked great! I used a little brake parts cleaner too

[@ITzNischay]

Hey, I just had the same issue, and my dad suggested another option that might be helpful to some: boiling some water and putting a few drops into the slot (while the key is in there, to keep it open). The key would go in for me, but would not turn. The water immediately solved it!

[@PercyandDuckfan94]

Thanks, had a similar problem today and it works!

[@irrelevanttalent]

this worked for me! omg thank you so so much

[@jsnantic]

youre welcome!

[@cindylouwhos]

WD40 worked! Thank you!

[@craigmwangi9769]

Thanks man u really helped me out a lot

[@joelamora6090]

worked for me! thanks for posting!

[@monabiehl6213]

I don't carry a can of WD-40 to my mailbox.

[@portalz]

OMG it worked!! THANK YOU!

[@jsnantic]

Glad to help. I know the feeling thats why I shared it here.

[@portalz]

@@jsnantic I had never had any issues with the lock until today. I tried both keys for 10 minutes and then watched your video. The WD40 worked instantly.

[@rski1036]

Better to take key out, stick plastic WD40 straw INSIDE, lock and spray.

[@GunnarJAnderson]

Thanks! I'm going to try this tonight.

[@spooksmagee]

This is exactly what I was looking for, thanks for this.

[@jsnantic]

you're welcome!

[@marnenotmarnie259]

i have the opposite problem lol, i got the key in and turned it, got my stuff, went to close it and now i can't get the key to turn or get it out of the lock

[@JOSERIZALADVENTURES]

same . spray wd40 using a long nozzle then wiggle slowly. it get stuck becaiuse of the moisture

[@marnenotmarnie259]

@@JOSERIZALADVENTURES i tried that. i put the wd40, waited a little bit, tried jiggling the key, and nothing. i tried a few more times after that and it seemed slightly less stuck but still wouldn't turn at all

[@willchen4138]

Hi guys, he mentioned "the weather." Is it rain that causes it? Also does that mean when it stops raining it'll just fix itself? Furthermore, once you fix with WD40 and hammer, is it permanently fixed or do you have to do this every time the weather event occurs?

[@PlutoniumSlum]

Checking this out, hope it works

[@ChrisOnStage2]

I have the same problem, but my key DOES goes all the way in! Still stuck!

[@jsnantic]

try wd40 and wiggle it. dont force it too much. be generous with the wd40

[@ChrisOnStage2]

@@jsnantic I actually got it fixed! Used spray graphite instead. Worked like a charm!!

[@PlutoniumSlum]

@@ChrisOnStage2 spray graphite?

[@blacklotus432]

The key is all twisted and bent, any solutions for that?

[@shelno100]

Spray & pray

[@keys4784]

Thanks, now my key is broken and stuck inside the mailbox!

[@keys4784]

To people who have experienced this problem, use tweezers to pull out the half in the lock and then go to your local post office with a form of identification and proof that you live where you do (like have a digital copy of your lease or something). Show them your information and request for a new key and lock, cause if its giving you that much trouble you really don't want it in the long run

[@anoopyellapragada2636]

Very nice video..Thanks for sharing Sir.

[@tylermartin5656]

Appreciate ya

[@Barboza61]

Thanks!

[@mallombellowheresmymoney5966]

The weather is cold here and the key is turning but it won’t open

[@jsnantic]

if the key is turning it means its broken from the inside

[@mallombellowheresmymoney5966]

@jsnantic no it’s from the cold weather here in nyc yesterday was 8 degrees atm it’s around 11 degrees and when I went to check the mailbox it opened I think the weather plays a big part also

[@samanthasims7123]

Same prob i just got new keys to my mailbox and wouldnt work ill buy some wd40 hopefully it worke

[@wanderingknight10]

No ..they key is getting stuck because you and probably past tenants have been spraying WWD40 in the keyhole..causing the lock to freeze up..they have special lubricant for locks an guess what…it’s not WWD40..lol

[@jsnantic]

this is the stupidest comment I have seen in my life?Are you saying i am spraying it with wd40 eventhough its working fine and now the keys are stuck?How did you figure"tenant" we;ve been in this house since it was built. this is a community mailbox. Again, stupidest comment!!!

[@brunajenner9226]

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[@gman_78]

how about replaicing the damn lock? lol

[@jsnantic]

have you ever tried requesting from the post office? even a replacement key takes forever