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If you’re using a duplicate key it is highly likely that the problem is not an exact key. This will create the problem of your door opening and closing with the key you are now using. This is why we suggest that you only have keys made from duplicate keys. This will ensure that the key continues to work.
There is no doubt that keys and locks take a lot of wear and tear over the years. They are used every day and, in many cases, several times a day. If you consider that a lot of the keys and locks are not high quality, you want to be sure that it will work when it is supposed to work. If it doesn’t it means that you likely didn’t have a good lock to start with. Although locks come with a warranty, they still require some level of maintenance to continue working over the years. If you are not keen on taking care of the maintenance of your locks, you can count on the services of a professional locksmith to do so. They will check your locks annually and lubricate them so that they are in good working condition. This will save you much time and money in the future.
Replacing a key is simple; you remove it and put another one in its place. However, you might wonder what exactly is rekeying a lock. This refers to the mechanics of the lock. This would be the components of the lock that do the job of securing the lock. You’re able to keep the lock but the key will no longer work. Every lock has key pins and they are specific to a certain key. When the pins are replaced, this means the key that used to work for this lock, will no longer work. The corresponding key must be used in order to operate the lock. Even though this sounds like something that could be rather time consuming, it isn’t. It usually only takes a qualified locksmith a few minutes to properly accomplish.
The locksmith will need a matching key for the rekeyed lock. If they do not have the right key, they will have to pick it in order to open it. Picking a lock will take a little more time and therefore it will cost the owner more to have the lock rekeyed. Rekeying a lock will not have an effect on the security level of the lock. It isn’t any less secure when rekeyed. The locksmith has to change the pins with the new pins in order to ensure no other key will work in the lock.
Rekeying a lock should be done when you are the owner of a home or an apartment. The old tenants shouldn’t be able to gain access back inside once someone else has taken occupancy of the home. In fact, it is mandatory for locks to be rekeyed in some areas to protect its tenants.
If you have moved into a new home, you can certainly take it upon yourself to rekey the lock on your own. Contacting a locksmith on your own will give you peace-of-mind in knowing that this has been accomplished whether or not the people responsible for doing so have done it or not.
If you ever lose a key, this is a good time to have your home locks rekeyed.
If you have given someone keys to your home or business and no longer want them to have access inside, have the locks rekeyed.
If you want to improve the security of old locks, rekeying them is a good way to improve your security for a little amount of money.
If you have dated locks and you want locks that match the new design of your home, you might want to replace the existing locks.
If you’re making changes to your home security start with your locks. You can achieve better security with newer, upgraded locks.
If you prefer a specific brand and want all of your locks to match this brand, this would be a good time to replace your locks. You can even re-key them as you see fit.
Most homeowners assume that they can at least replace their locks on their own. The problem is that when they do, it usually isn’t as sturdy and stable as when a locksmith does the job for you. A professional locksmith may have access to tools that the average homeowner might not. To ensure that the job is performed correctly, it is always in the best interest of the homeowner to allow a qualified, professional locksmith to change the locks of their home and business. This is far too important to simply rely on YouTube or other online resources, to tell you what to do. Take it from us, we have seen the job that some owners have done because it didn’t fair too well for them; their locks were compromised. So, while this could still happen when you a professional locksmith installs your locks, it is less likely to occur.
A professional locksmith will also be able to tell you which types of locks are best for which areas of your home or business. Placing the wrong locks on your doors could result in an ineffective lock. Someone may be able to compromise the locks simply because they were installed on the wrong doors. This is a common mistake many do-it-yourselfers make.