It’s not just trauma that can weaken a lock, but simple age and wear. All locks are mechanical devices and so parts wear out or break eventually. If your lock has been bothering you with its fickle performance and you’re not so sure anymore that wiggling the key will get it to work every time, then it’s time to replace that lock.

Even keyless locks or Bluetooth app locks are – internally – mechanically operated, often even moreso than a traditional turnkey lock. Like an automatic garage door opener, when a simple button is pressed on a remote, it calls into action a motor, linkages and all sorts of moving, wearing parts. These motors and linkages are packed into a small housing for convenience, and are often plastic, and so can wear even quicker or break easier than those old turnkey locks. So, even though these locks get high scores for convenience, if they’re made with weak parts, they’ll need to be replaced more often than their higher cost justifies.

The best time to replace a lock is when you want to, not when you have to.  Updating your locks is a valid and (the only) enjoyable reason to change your locks.  If you don’t think changing and upgrading your locks would really make a difference, then just imagine doorknobs on your car – or your car’s rounded, sweeping, modern latch on the front door of your house. Changing the locks can really improve the look and feel of your home.

There are two ways to go about upgrading your old lockware: you can replace the old pieces entirely or just add a lock or deadbolt for security, while keeping the old lockware to latch the door closed. There are so many style options available, that you might end up replacing those locks that you thought were too cool to part with.  If that happens, you can still keep using them, just install them on an interior door, so you get to see them, but you don’t depend on them.

For replacements and upgrades, just contact us.  We can easily install new locks for old and provide you with choices for upgrades.

When to Replace a Lock:

• Worn out
• Damaged
• Inconsistent operation
• Outdated

Some homeowners go the do it yourself route and replace their own locks. This is fine but many of them soon realize that they may not be up to the task. That’s why you should give Advanced Lock & Security a call and we’ll send out a licensed, bonded and insured professional to replace your locks for you.

Over the years, locks have become more and more complex with a variety of different features. Some are simple, others not so much. At Advanced Lock & Security it’s our job to stay on top of all the changes that locks go through and have on hand all the tool necessary to get the job done right. When one of our professionals are on site they will do a thorough inspection of your lock and may be able to rekey the lock instead of replacing it, if it’s not damaged.

Don’t spend countless frustrating hours trying to replace your own lock, instead call the professions and we’ll send somebody right out. With more than 20 years experience and 5 stars rating our lock replacement experts will prove you a professional service at a reasonable price. Leave the security of your home and office to the professionals. Contact us to solve your locking mechanism issues, and have peace of mind knowing the repair will be completed in a professional manner.