What to do if you’re locked out of the house

1. Ask help from your Family and Friends
Do not panic when you are locked out from your home. Call your nearest family member or friends for assistance. If you have given duplicate keys to some of your trusted family members, call them for help.

2. Locate other Entry Points into Your Home
Try to check if you have other open point of entry to your home, such as window, door, and garage. If there is an open window, try borrowing a ladder and climb up.

3. Try to Break the Door Lock
You can go to your trusted neighbor and borrow tools like screwdriver, credit card, coat hanger, or shoestring in breaking your door. This option only works with manual door locks, but not with electronic and automated types.

If your door lock has visible screws on the exterior side, you can unscrew it and remove the door knob.

4. Use a Bump Key
Using a bump key and a hammer can be an option as well for unlocking manual door locks. Insert the bump key inside the lock and hammer it to unlock one notch at a time.

5. Call a Professional Locksmith.
If you have tried all the options we have mentioned, then your last recourse is calling and availing the professional service of a locksmith. This is a good option, particularly for those with electronic home security systems. Never try to unlock them on your own as it can destroy the entire set up, and replacing it is more costly than hiring a locksmith.