This picture shows the locks on our front door. To unlock the dead bolt lock (above), you turn the key to the right. To unlock the door knob lock (below), you turn the key to the left!
Which way do you turn to unlock a lock?
- Padlocks will open clockwise (right) and some will even open in both directions—such as laminated Master locks like the #3 or #5.
- Deadbolts will always open in the direction away from the bolt, or that is towards the hinges of the door.
Do you turn a key left or right to unlock?
This picture shows the locks on our front door. To unlock the dead bolt lock (above), you turn the key to the right. To unlock the door knob lock (below), you turn the key to the left!
Which way do you turn your lock?
- Padlocks will open clockwise (right) and some will even open in both directions—such as laminated Master locks like the #3 or #5.
- Deadbolts will always open in the direction away from the bolt, or that is towards the hinges of the door.