Rekeying your locks is a simple step that you can take to make your life easier and your home more secure, but sometimes it can feel like a bother. You might find yourself asking, “Do I really need to rekey my locks?” Here’s a handy list of reasons why you might need your locks rekeyed.
1. You’ve moved into a new house. This one is easy–if you have a new home, you should always get the locks rekeyed. You don’t know who has had access to the house in the past, or how many copies of the old key are in existence. For your security and your peace of mind, it’s best that you get the locks rekeyed.
2. Other people have had access to your keys. This is a bit trickier, because sometimes you want people to have keys to your house. However, if you’re not sure exactly who has keys, or if someone you don’t trust has had access to your keys, it’s always better to be safe than sorry.
3. Your keychain has too many house keys. Having a different key for different entrances to your home might seem like a good security idea, but its drawbacks can outweigh its advantages (for example, fumbling through your keys in search for the right one is disadvantageous when you need to unlock your door quickly). If you’d rather have the convenience that comes from having only one or two house keys, it’s best to rekey your locks.
4. Your locks are old, worn, or fiddly. If your locks don’t work like they should–if locking or unlocking them is a hassle, or if they unlock far too easily–then it’s essential that you get them rekeyed. Having locks that don’t work well is a little bit better than not having any locks at all–but not by much. If you want to keep yourself and your possessions safe, rekeying is the way to go.
5. You lost your key. While it’s easy to hope for the best, a lost key is a huge liability, and it wouldn’t be too difficult for someone to use that lost key as a way to access your home. Rekeying your locks is an easy way to make sure that your lost key won’t be used for unsavory purposes.
Of course, this isn’t a comprehensive list; there are many other times when rekeying your locks might be a good idea. If you’re unsure, give us a call and we can advise you. Remember, rekeying with a reputable company like Advanced Lock & Security is easy, hassle-free, and inexpensive.
