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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

My bedroom door lock has slipped it something it did it before and I slid my bank card down and it opened but this time I am locked in my bedroom and bank card not worked

It's just a normal wooden door with normal handle but handle isn't moving the catchy bit that goes in the hole in the door frame

I got my kids in bed will it work if they use my bank Card the other side of the door in the morning bearing in mind they are small children

Plus what happens if something happens I am locked in my bedroom

Anyone know how I can open my door please ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would call someone for help

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Have you got anything you can use to unscrew the door furniture?

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By *histler21Man
over a year ago

Ipswich

If you can unscrew the face plate and then maybe get something to turn the central spigot which will retract the lock/bolt thing.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I would call someone for help "

My front door is locked from inside as well though

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By *G CoupleCouple
over a year ago

kent

does the handle on the other side work? i know its of no help to you now but as it has done it before did it work on the other side once you got out? if so get the kids to just use the handle

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My bedroom door lock has slipped it something it did it before and I slid my bank card down and it opened but this time I am locked in my bedroom and bank card not worked

It's just a normal wooden door with normal handle but handle isn't moving the catchy bit that goes in the hole in the door frame

I got my kids in bed will it work if they use my bank Card the other side of the door in the morning bearing in mind they are small children

Plus what happens if something happens I am locked in my bedroom

Anyone know how I can open my door please ? "

u got anything in the bedroom that you can unscrew the entire lock with ?

Nail file maybe ?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I doubt I got anything in my bedroom to un screw anything oh bum flaps !!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I would call someone for help

My front door is locked from inside as well though "

fire brigade will get in

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"does the handle on the other side work? i know its of no help to you now but as it has done it before did it work on the other side once you got out? if so get the kids to just use the handle"

No it not working either side but last time it did this the bank card worked the other side

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Browse for a single male, one'll be keen to be round in a couple of mins.

I doubt the card would work from the other side. It sounds like the innards have failed, if you can unscrew the door fastening you'll be able to open the door and remove/replace the fastening.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Have you got anything you can use to unscrew the door furniture?

the 'door furniture' ?

Can't half tell ur from London Lickety

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By *ScotsmanMan
over a year ago

ayrshire

if its one of those cheap modern doors i just put my fist through it or take a run at it shoulder first. . .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't suppose you have your keys in the room with you? Just call the fire brigade you don't know what could happen during the night

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I doubt I got anything in my bedroom to un screw anything oh bum flaps !!"

Scissors, nail file, knife?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"if its one of those cheap modern doors i just put my fist through it or take a run at it shoulder first. . ."

I tried to bash it down last time it's well solid

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Don't suppose you have your keys in the room with you? Just call the fire brigade you don't know what could happen during the night "

Yes I worry what possibly could happen

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Really should call someone wouldnt risk it you would never forgive yourselfx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"if its one of those cheap modern doors i just put my fist through it or take a run at it shoulder first. . ."

gotta say, kickin it in was my first thought but i guess that could be distressing for sleeping kids, not to mention a few quid to replace

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Have you got anything you can use to unscrew the door furniture?

the 'door furniture' ?

Can't half tell ur from London Lickety

Should I have said fixings?

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

Could the fire brigade, or someone with a ladder, get to your window? Is the window big enough to get through, or could someone at least pass you the tools you need to sort the problem out?

Something to remove the handle and pliers or molegrips to turn the central part of the door handle might do it.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Don't suppose you have your keys in the room with you? Just call the fire brigade you don't know what could happen during the night

Yes I worry what possibly could happen"

Does anyone else have a key to your place? If so call them and get them to come over and get you out.

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"Don't suppose you have your keys in the room with you? Just call the fire brigade you don't know what could happen during the night

Yes I worry what possibly could happen

Does anyone else have a key to your place? If so call them and get them to come over and get you out.

When she said locked from the inside, I assume bolted.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can you ring someone - if the keys to front door with you by any chance ? Throw them yr keys out the window to get in & then they can release you ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you should phone someone, ask then to bring a screwdriver over, it may be useful.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sometimes have a spit bit which holds the handles on they can some times work loose which can cause the handle on one side not work,the easiest thing is to unscrew that side,failing that call the fire brigade or someone to help

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I went thru my toy box and found a metal thing but it won't unscrew the door handle it's nt got screws I can see more like a little hole under the handle

My keys are in my front door on my side which is locked

Only thing I can think of is try wake my six year old up and see if she can make bank Card work the other side

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By *cd and scruffCouple
over a year ago

Rochester

have you got your house keys in the room with you?

ring a friend. get them round with tools. throw the keys to them and they can let themselves in and unscrew door furniture from outside. or ultimately kick door open from outside.

if the door opens into the bedroom you will injure yourself trying to charge it as the frame will stop the door from opening.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you can call someone local, call them first now before it gets too late

A problem shared etc.....

Next, are any windows open for someone you know to get through for you??

If not, as others have said, it's time to either contact the fire brigade or non emergency police for advice.....it's not a great situation through the day but even more distressing for you all through the night!

Hope you get sorted VERY soon xx

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

Can anyone get to your window?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh no hope you get out ok tonight to risky to wait till the morning x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you can get a local friend to come over, someone your 6 year old knows, she could open the front door to let them in maybe or is she too small to reach the key?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Can anyone get to your window?"

If they climb over my 7 ft fence they could get round into my gardening bedroom window opens not sure I could get through it though

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"If you can get a local friend to come over, someone your 6 year old knows, she could open the front door to let them in maybe or is she too small to reach the key? "

Trying my neighbours over the road see if they are up still to see if they will come if I can wake my daughter up to let them in

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By *ichaelangelaCouple
over a year ago

notts

where in east mids are you ??? anywhere near us??

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"Can anyone get to your window?

If they climb over my 7 ft fence they could get round into my gardening bedroom window opens not sure I could get through it though "

They just need to get the necessary tools in to you.

I'd call someone now, be it a local friend, the police or the fire service. You don't want to be locked in your room all night, especially with small children in the house.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"where in east mids are you ??? anywhere near us??"

About an hour away

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If all else fails, send for the local burgler.

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By *ichaelangelaCouple
over a year ago

notts

"where in east mids are you ??? anywhere near us??

About an hour away "

bugger, would have shot over if a bit closer, got to be up for work at 6 tho

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"If you can get a local friend to come over, someone your 6 year old knows, she could open the front door to let them in maybe or is she too small to reach the key?

Trying my neighbours over the road see if they are up still to see if they will come if I can wake my daughter up to let them in"

Good plan. I hope you get it sorted out.

Even if I wasn't up, I'd get up to help someone local in this situation.

If I was more local to you I'd have volunteered to come over.

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By *ichaelangelaCouple
over a year ago

notts

"where in east mids are you ??? anywhere near us??

About an hour away

bugger, would have shot over if a bit closer, got to be up for work at 6 tho

we dont work weekends tho, can you hang on til saturday ??

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Just woke daughter and she couldn't do it

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I got locked in my bedroom last year. After hanging out of an upstairs window, I eventually found a pair of scissors. They did the trick. Check your bag etc, and see if you have anything thats stiff and thin.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I take it the door opens in towards you?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Neighbour must be asleep

Looks like fire brigade

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I take it the door opens in towards you? "

Yes it does

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Is it s solid wood door or a panbel door

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"Neighbour must be asleep

Looks like fire brigade

I think they would recommend you call them in this situation, to be honest.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

Do you have nibbles

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"Do you have nibbles

That's right, focus on the important things! lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do you have a hammer and something hard to knock out the pins from the hinges, could use the metal pin from an electrical plug, then anything heavy to hit it with, a boot or if you have any wights, even chair or desk leg. then the door will come away from the frame, easily.

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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago

hiding from cock pics.

Has anyone got a spare door key or have you a hidden one anywhere?

Someone could come on and unscrew the lock from the other side.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ring 101 and ask them to get someone over to you...with there being a child in the house I would imagine they'd get out there pretty sharpish, but not sure if it'd be classed as a 999 emergency. If your daughter can let them in the front door I'm sure they can then get your bedroom door open for you. Hope you get sorted soon

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By *my-blackTV/TS
over a year ago

Poole

I would call the police, tell operator its not a blues and twos emergency but if they have a patrol available to swing by yours.

Or as others have said the fire brigade.

Good luck.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Jfromkent is my hero !! Buy this man a beer he in boxes me and advised I get a hanger and pull the lock bit technical thingy towards me and it has worked and I am free and never ever ever closing my door again !!!!!

Thank you all so so so much I was beginning to panic rather a great deal

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By *bony in IvoryCouple
over a year ago

Black&White Utopia

"I got locked in my bedroom last year. After hanging out of an upstairs window, I eventually found a pair of scissors. They did the trick. Check your bag etc, and see if you have anything thats stiff and thin. "
pair if tweezers in a make up bag? Wire coat hanger?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If the door opens in towards you take a coat hanger and use the metal hook slide it down till it hooks behind the latch and pull it. As long as the inners havent jammed it will work if the have jamed smash the door

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By *ub_from_kentMan
over a year ago

maidstone

ur most welcome

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By *ctavian69Man
over a year ago

Luton

key thing is not to panic and stay calm.. best make a call i think

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By *bony in IvoryCouple
over a year ago

Black&White Utopia

"Jfromkent is my hero !! Buy this man a beer he in boxes me and advised I get a hanger and pull the lock bit technical thingy towards me and it has worked and I am free and never ever ever closing my door again !!!!!

Thank you all so so so much I was beginning to panic rather a great deal "
wayheey!!! Job done!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"ur most welcome

Thank you so so so so much it worked straight away

My god I was panicking !!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"If the door opens in towards you take a coat hanger and use the metal hook slide it down till it hooks behind the latch and pull it. As long as the inners havent jammed it will work if the have jamed smash the door"

Thank you yes this is exactly what he advised

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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago

hiding from cock pics.

Glad you are free!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Glad you are free!"

O m g so am I I could cry !!!

No sexy firemen required tonight darn

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Now prop it so that it doesn't lock on your again tonight and get it sorted tomorrow.

Sleep well.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hope everything works out! Fingers crossed for ya!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Door will be taped tonorrow so it can't lock again and it's propped open now with boots and front door keys securely not in front door

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

glad u got it sorted...I always have a bazooka handy for emergencies like that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thank you all so so so much I was beginning to panic rather a great deal "

glad to read you're free. Hope you all get a good night's sleep now.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Night all and thanks again you have shown how amazing you can all be

And also reminded me to always have snacks on hand

Xxxx

Thank you xx

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

I'd have been stuffed since I don't have any wire coathangers.

Then again I have tools in every room of the house!

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"And also reminded me to always have snacks on hand

Xxxx

Thank you xx"

Glad to have been of service m'am

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'd have been stuffed since I don't have any wire coathangers.

Then again I have tools in every room of the house!"

Same here but next time I collect dry cleaning, I'll be keeping one in every room now!

Really glad you got this sorted. I was getting worried as I read this thread.

Thank you jfromkent!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'd have been stuffed since I don't have any wire coathangers.

Then again I have tools in every room of the house!

Same here but next time I collect dry cleaning, I'll be keeping one in every room now!

Really glad you got this sorted. I was getting worried as I read this thread.

Thank you jfromkent!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'd have been stuffed since I don't have any wire coathangers.

Then again I have tools in every room of the house!

Same here but next time I collect dry cleaning, I'll be keeping one in every room now!

Really glad you got this sorted. I was getting worried as I read this thread.

Thank you jfromkent!

"
Hey if you had planned a quick meet . It would of turned into hours locked in a bedroom . Now that would of been one for the veri

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

glad your free.

now, when you wake up, and have got the kids off and away, dismantle the gubbins out of the lock, not just tape it up as the tape can come off.

just leave yourself a handle.

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By *yphoon1Man
over a year ago

"I'd have been stuffed since I don't have any wire coathangers.

Then again I have tools in every room of the house!

Same here but next time I collect dry cleaning, I'll be keeping one in every room now!

Really glad you got this sorted. I was getting worried as I read this thread.

Thank you jfromkent!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"glad your free.

now, when you wake up, and have got the kids off and away, dismantle the gubbins out of the lock, not just tape it up as the tape can come off.

just leave yourself a handle."

Will certainly have a go

Or call on a man for help

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"glad your free.

now, when you wake up, and have got the kids off and away, dismantle the gubbins out of the lock, not just tape it up as the tape can come off.

just leave yourself a handle.

Will certainly have a go

Or call on a man for help"

im sure your not one of those helpless women that play on a stereotype lol.

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