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Maintaining Your Locks

If you are protective of your loved ones then you are likely the type of person who gives serious consideration to their home security. At Pro Locksmith Highland in Highland, Illinois, we feel that your best defense against intrusion is your locks. This is we encourage homeowners to give serious consideration to their home locks. There are things that you can do to make sure that you can do to successfully maintain your home locks. It’s possible for a locksmith to take care of them for you but it is far more convenient for you to take care of them in between maintenance calls to our locksmiths.

Once it is dark outside, you’ll notice that this is when thieves are most active. This is because they can get in and out of places without being seen. Thieves are looking for the right time and opportunities to get in and out of homes. When they know someone is home then they are less likely going to attempt to break in. Your home locks are important to keeping intruders out of your home. Windows and doors that are properly fitted also serve as protection against unlawful entry. However, neither is any good to you if the locks on them are not properly maintained, which is why it is so important to make sure that your locks are being cared for routinely. If you want your locks to remain useful to you at all times, maintenance of your locks is essential to them working properly.

Taking Stock of Your Locks

It’s very important that you take stock of the locks of your home. This means both your interior and exterior locks, which includes your patio, windows, doors and even garage. Window locks are often overlooked but they should definitely be included in your inventory of locks. This includes every type of lock, padlocks, door chains and any other types of locks. Once you have assembled a list of your home locks, check them to make sure they are in good working condition, clean them and make sure they are lubricated. This might be a time-consuming thing to do but it helps to have a record of your locks. You will be able to replace any that are no longer working, which should give you peace-of-mind.

 

How to Test Your Home Locks

Use this checklist to perform tests on your home locks:  

  • Lock and unlock the door and make sure the lock isn’t sticking
  • If you have a key that doesn’t easily enter the lock then this can be problematic. Replace or rekey the locks.
  • Test the lock with the right key to make sure that it actually does what is supposed to do. If it doesn’t easily lock or unlock then it should be replaced.
  • Check to make sure there are no loose screws and that the lock isn’t damaged.
  • Make sure that the parts of your lock are correctly fitted and that the lock is not old and rusted. It should be in good working condition.

Some locking mechanisms may no longer work due to the use of duplicate keys. If your keys are not made from the original key, it can cause damages to locking mechanisms. Copied keys don’t usually fit the lock properly and this means that it is causing unseen damages within the lock. At Pro Locksmith Highland we always suggest that if you are going to have any duplicate keys made that you make them from an original key only. This will minimize the chance of problems with your locks and keys. 

When you check your locks and you notice that some of them are sticking, this is not the end of the world. All that you’ll need to do is have them cleaned and lubricate them. If you continue to have the same problem with the same locks then you might need to contact a locksmith to take a look at the lock. They may suggest that the lock be replaced.

If you’re finding that in order to align the lock, you have to pull the lock toward you, it could mean that the lock is warped or that the lock wasn’t properly installed. If this is the case then you might have to have a new lock installed. When a locksmith evaluates the lock, they will also evaluate the door. The problem may not be with the lock; it might actually be that the door was not correctly fitted. This means that you may have to have the door re-fitted rather than replacing the lock. 

Maintenance of your locks will require you to clean them with a gentle cleaner to remove buildup of dirt and grime. When you are not cleaning the locks, it can cause the locking mechanism to stick, making it difficult for the key to turn. Dirty parts can create a strain on other parts of your lock and can even shorten the life of the lock. Avoid the many problems that occur from dirty or damaged locks by simply performing routine maintenance on your locks. This is something that can be done annually. A locksmith can certainly do this for you but it might benefit you more if you and a locksmith are involved in the maintenance of your locks. 

Don’t be afraid to lubricate the inner locking mechanisms. A simple white grease or some type of lithium soap is all that is needed. You don’t have to use a lot to be effective. Just move the key in and out a couple of times while wiping it off every time. This will help you to distribute the product. Whatever you do, do not use a petroleum-based product or a cooking oil to lubricate your locks. These types of things will make the situation worse. 

The older the locks the more maintenance you should have performed on them. Avoid problems with your locks through routine maintenance performed by either you or a locksmith. 

 

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