Broken Key Extraction in Orlando, FL

Sometimes — if a visible chunk protrudes, needle-nose pliers may grip it. If the fragment sits flush or deeper, stop. Pushing it further in or using superglue usually makes the extraction harder and can ruin the cylinder. Professional extractor tools slide inside the keyway and pull fragments out cleanly.

Usually yes. If the key broke because it was worn — not because the lock is failing — the cylinder is typically fine and a new key solves everything. If the cylinder is worn or was damaged, the technician will show you and quote a rekey or replacement before doing anything.

Ignition extraction is more delicate because of the transponder chip and wafers, but it is still a mobile job for most vehicles. Do not turn the fragment or insert another key on top of it — that can push debris into the ignition switch and turn a small job into a big one.

Typically $50–$150 in the Orlando area depending on the lock type — house locks sit at the lower end, ignitions and high-security cylinders at the higher end. If a replacement key is needed, it is quoted separately and confirmed with you before cutting.

Almost always wear: a key cut years ago thins at its weakest tooth, and a heavy keychain works it back and forth until it snaps. Sticky or gritty cylinders speed the process up. After extraction, a freshly cut key — and sometimes a rekeyed cylinder — is what prevents a repeat.

Not by itself — but forcing it out with pliers, superglue, or a paperclip often does: bent wafers and debris inside the cylinder turn a clean extraction into a rebuild or replacement. Extractor tools slide along the key’s grooves precisely so the cylinder survives.