Will My Lock Still Work After Being Opened?

Locking your keys inside your house or losing your keys is very frustrating. If you don’t have a spare key or can’t get into your home through a window, you need to call a locksmith. If you are worried that you will need to replace the lock after the locksmith gets the door open, don’t worry.

In many cases, the locksmith can pick the lock to get you inside, and you won’t need to replace the lock. However, if the locksmith has to drill the lock to open it, you will need to replace it.

A drilled lock isn’t the only time you will need to replace the locks on your doors. There are several issues that require you to call a locksmith to have the locks replaced. Your locks are essential to the safety of your home and family. Therefore, if any of the issues listed below occur, you should have the lock replaced immediately.

Wear and Tear

Over time, your door locks can wear down. In addition, if the doorknob is exposed to the elements, it can start to rust. A door lock repair won’t help in most cases, and you should have the lock replaced.

Rusted, damaged or worn locks are relatively easy to pick, increasing the chance of an intruder entering your home. In addition, damaged or worn locks can be challenging to open with the key, mainly if it is cold outside. The last thing you want is to get stuck outside trying to unlock the door, which is why you should have the lock replaced.

Burglary

If your home was broken into and the intruder forced the door open, you should have the lock replaced right away. The force the intruder used can affect the lock’s mechanisms, and it won’t be as secure. This will put your home at risk for another robbery, and it can be challenging to unlock the door with the key.

If the intruder could pick the lock to gain access to your home, you should consider replacing your existing lock with a more secure lock.

Lost or Stolen Keys

If you lose your keys or they are stolen, getting a new key isn’t the best option. Even if you have a spare set, you should still replace the locks. You have no idea who has your keys and if they know where you live. If you want to feel safe in your home, it is best to change the locks when your keys are lost or stolen.

Someone Moves Out

If you live with a roommate or a significant other and they move out, it is best to change the locks. Even if they return the keys when they leave, you can’t be sure if they have a copy and can enter your home whenever they like.

It is best to change the locks when someone moves out to ensure you are the only person with access to your home.

If you need a lock repair, get locked out of your home, need key cutting or need to have your locks changed, call Toledo Lock & Key LLC. We have been serving customers in Toledo and the surrounding area since 1980, and have an excellent reputation in the community.

We are a locally owned company and provide lock services for homes, businesses, cars and any other locks you have.

When you call for service, a member of our highly trained, reliable team will get to you as quickly as possible so we can solve your problem.

To schedule an appointment, give us a call today.

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