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How do you repair lock problems and how can locksmith services help? See this page for the details.

Replace old locks with new ones

Before you move to a new house where other tenants used to live, your first priority should be your security. The old residents might still have their old keys and you really cannot take any chances. Immediately have all the door locks and gate locks replaced with new ones to avoid trespassers in the future. Get the latest models to further secure your new home.

I just moved into a new house. Should I change the locks and keys?

Yes, you should. Locksmith Sammamish advises you to have a new set of locks and keys installed in your house to further secure your safety. The old tenants might still have their own copy and you wouldn’t want to have someone that you don’t know coming inside your property. It is always wise to change everything. After all, it’s better safe to be sorry.

Key that gets stuck

One of the problems with old locks and keys is getting stuck. Lock professionals at Locksmith Sammamish suggest a number of reasons for this. It could be a dented or bent key. The internal components of the lock may have corroded or some foreign materials are clogging the internal mechanisms. Putting lubrication into the lock cylinder may help but a lock replace is recommended.

Dead bolts and apartments

When designing a condo-style living setting, it is never advisable to use deadbolts on the main entrances. In fact the locking systems for the common areas should be very different from the personalized versions for each individual unit. Read the relevant building code for absolute clarity.