Tips For Maintaining Your Door Locks

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Tips For Maintaining Your Door Locks
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• The locks on your doors play an essential role in
  keeping you safe, but they can only do their job
  of protecting you, if theyre maintained and
  cared for appropriately. While this doesnt mean
  tenderly polishing and oiling them every day, it
  does mean that you should be observant and check
  for any changes in their functioning, and when
  appropriate, have them professionally repaired or
  upgraded.
• Wear and tear can quickly take their toll, so to
  maintain the locks on your doors and ensure that
  they can continue to give you the protection you
  need, here are some simple maintenance tips

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• Check that the door itself is hung properly
• If youre unsure as to what a properly hung door
  should look like, you can ask your local
  residential locksmith to check it for you, as a
  door that isnt properly hung can begin to place
  additional pressure on the lock and prevent it
  from functioning at its optimum.
• Oil the locks frequently
• This is something simple that you can do
  yourself, but again, if youre unsure and want
  your locks to be assessed before lubricating
  them, you can schedule a visit from a locksmith.

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• Best performed bi-annually, grease your locks
  with a dry lubricant using the key moving it in
  and out as few times.
• Clean the locks
• With a mild detergent or a damp rag and a little
  dish soap, you can gently clean the exterior of
  the lock. Never use an abrasive or chemical
  cleaner as it can harm the look and function of
  the lock, as can using a petroleum based cleaner.
• Take copies from the original key
• While you might not realize it, if you dont use
  copies of the original key, you risk damaging
  your locks over time. Always make copies from the
  original key, just to be safe.

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• Is your deadbolt working as it should?
• You should be able to use a deadbolt to secure a
  door without the door knob or handle having to be
  pushed or pulled, and if you have to move the
  door around to get it to lock with the deadbolt,
  then it could mean that the lock or the frame
  wasnt installed properly. The deadbolt should
  also extend all the way when locked.
• If you dont have a deadbolt, your local
  residential locksmith can set you up with one and
  help you to enhance your door security.

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• Check the strike plate and screws
• To properly secure the door to the wall frame, at
  least one of the screws in the top hinge should
  be long enough to do so, which prevents sagging
  and increases the security.
• Additionally, check that the strike plate is held
  securely in place with long screws.
• Well maintained door locks are your first line of
  defense against burglars and intruders, and
  having them assessed by a residential locksmith
  and if necessary, repaired or upgraded is
  always a smart move for your peace of mind and
  security.

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