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New Duplicate House Key Won’t Work? Here’s What to Check

A fresh-looking copy can still fail because of the blank, cutting reference, wear in the source key, burrs, or the lock itself. Learn what to test without forcing it.

A Good Locksmith handing a properly cut duplicate house key to a North Carolina customer

A fresh-looking copy can still fail because of the blank, cutting reference, wear in the source key, burrs, or the lock itself. Learn what to test without forcing it.

Experienced North Carolina locksmith guidance

This guide was prepared by Michael Galdine, owner of A Good Locksmith, LLC. Mike has 35+ years of professional locksmithing experience and established the business in 1994. The article covers Duplicate house key, Key cutting, Worn house key, Key blank identification, Residential locksmith for property owners, drivers, landlords and businesses.

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