You can be questioning in your head which way the lock was turned while you're trying to enter your home and are faced with a lock that doesn't work. Here are some pointers to assist you get through the procedure fast and easily. If a lock is faulty or has something foreign in the keyhole, it may be challenging to open it. If the key won't fit into the keyhole, the lock cylinder can be clogged with glue or foreign materials. A damaged pin will typically not be able to turn. To assist you in picking the lock, you can get inexpensive Lock Picking Tools from lockpickmall.com.
 
Padlock
The padlock will open in the direction of the arrow on the right, and some, like the #3 or #5 laminated master locks, even open both ways. Consequently, while using padlocks, you should always start by tensioning them in the clockwise direction.
 
Bolt
Deadbolts always open in the opposite direction of the bolt or in the direction of the door hinge. Simply keep in mind to tension the deadbolt away from where the bolt snaps into the door frame and toward the hinge.
 
Mortice and key
Mortise locks typically open in the direction of the locking device. Thus, the cylinder must be picked up in the same direction as the latch mechanism if it is pointing to the left.
 
Button lock
Generally speaking, Kwikset locks open in the opposite direction from Schlage locks, which open in the other direction. Beyond that, clockwise is often always tried first with these kinds of locks.
 
Rotator of plugs
Usually, the plug will turn if you pick the lock incorrectly, but it won't go very far before it stops. For those unlucky occasions, there is also a handy device called a plug rotator, such as the Petersen Plug Rotation. These spring-loaded tools quickly remove the plug in the reverse direction so that the pins don't fall out.
 
The deadbolt should be unlocked by turning the key to the left or right of the card; this is how most locks work. The clockwise lock is more challenging to open than the counterclockwise lock. This common practice should be recognized by a locksmith. There are a few exceptions, though. Manufacturers may use different instructions.
 


You can use a paper clip or bobby pins to attempt and pick a lock if you want to avoid hiring a locksmith. These techniques are much more difficult to use than a paper clip-based lockpicker but are also quite successful. You will need to purchase Locksmith Tools designed specifically for the job if the lock you wish to unlock has a complex form.