What is a lock trap? Lock traps explained simply!

The door latch (Schlossfalle), or simply latch (Falle), is the part of the lock that ensures the door snaps into place when closed, even if the door is not locked with a key. Some people confuse the door latch with the actual deadbolt, which is operated by the turning motion of the key in the locking cylinder and ensures that only those who possess the correct key for unlocking can open the door.

Broken Door Latch or Latch Fracture (Fallenbruch)

If a door is slammed shut with force, it can happen that a door latch breaks. In the event of a latch fracture, the door latch then blocks the door, especially if the latch has slipped far into the strike plate. In this case, the corresponding door can no longer be opened, which is why an experienced locksmith service must be contacted.

The strike plate is attached to the door frame. The lock with the latch and deadbolt is attached to the door.

Do You Need Help with a Broken Door Latch?

The door latch of your entrance door is broken, which is why you can no longer open your apartment or front door? In this case, you have come to exactly the right place at Schlüsseldienst München – Mario Pichelmaier. Our experts are well-acquainted with latch fractures; with a lot of know-how, manual skill, and the right specialized tools, they will get your door professionally open again.

In numerous cases involving a broken door latch, it is necessary to remove the fitting attached to the door in order to retract the door latch from the strike plate via the lock itself. In general, door openings due to a latch fracture are among the more demanding tasks that a locksmith has to handle. For this reason, you should definitely turn to a locksmith service that knows its trade when dealing with a broken door latch.

Mario Pichelmaier, the owner of Locksmith Munich – Mario Pichelmaier, is already active as a locksmith craftsman in the 3rd generation. Father Herbert started his locksmith work in 1981. About 20 years before that, grandfather Johann was active as a locksmith. The Schlüsseldienst München – Mario Pichelmaier thus possesses an exceptional amount of experience, know-how, and tradition when it comes to work on locks, locking cylinders, or front doors.

Another major unique selling point of Locksmith Munich – Mario Pichelmaier is that it operates at a fair and transparent fixed price. Before you commission the traditional Munich company for a door opening due to a latch fracture, you will be given the concrete total price transparently. This total price will, of course, be guaranteed and adhered to in the end. You therefore do not have to fear any cost traps, especially since Mario Pichelmaier and his team focus on the highest level of customer satisfaction.