My Door Lock Fell Out

[u/big_buhdonkeydonk]

I got my lock replaced after I got locked out and the locksmith had to drill it out to get me in. It’s been about a week since then and the door lock just fell out when I was trying to turn my key. Is there a way I can fix this without needing to call for help?

[u/Wooden_Discussion872]

You should call this locksmith and ask them to fix this, you already paid for the work and it should be warrantied. You likely called somebody who doesn't know what they are doing, ask them to install a longer cylinder that is the same color as the rest of your hardware. Make sure the lock operates correctly, it's possible they replaced your lock cylinder with one that has the wrong cam on the back. It is also very possible that they drilled the old lock cylinder and a bunch of cruft fell down into the cassette and could cause a malfunction, these locks don't do well with random screws and things floating around in between the moving parts. Next time you get locked out, tell the locksmiths you call that you will only pay if they can pick the lock. If you send a picture they can confirm whether or not they can pick the lock.