Why old locks need to be replaced

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The Dangers of Using Old Locks

Servicing Melbourne for years as a professional team of locksmiths, we always get customers who wish to change a lock in their house. Most homeowners need a long explanation why the locks need to be replaced especially when locks are still working. For most of us, we don’t really think of replacing old locks as long as they are still functional. This is not really good practice, as far as locks are concerned.

Based on our long specialist locksmith experience, even if door locks are still working, you may want to consider replacing them if they are old. Normal wear and tear affect lock efficiency. Old locks can become problematic when locking or unlocking doors. Older locks can also be dangerous as these can become more easy to tamper and pick.

More so, a lot of caution must be given to faulty locks.  Faulty locks can be a security problem. Locks that are not working properly makes any home unsafe and exposed to burglaries and intrusion. old worn locks

Old Locks. Be aware of the age of the house you live in. Older houses more often than not would have really old locks on the front, backdoors and even on the interior doors. It is wise to check the quality of the locks. Older locks are very common and are easy for thieves to pick. Our expert locksmith smart tip is to replace old locks with modern, more sophisticated and more secure locks.

Worn Out Locks. Frequently loose locks or the key is wobbly in the barrel should be replaced by a locksmith. Worn out locks are not secure.

 

Cheap Locks. Check if your entrance door or back door have been fitted with a cheap and nasty looking lock.  Our expert locksmith smart tip is to either change the cheap locks or have added quality deadlocks fitted for added security. Your local residential locksmith can help you.

Stuck Locks or Keys. Locks that don’t work properly can be a regular struggle and hard to use. Don’t suffer. Call a locksmith to fix the problem immediately.

Be confident of getting a professional and exceptional service from your friendly locksmiths here at Melbourne City Locksmiths.

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