6 Ways to Care for Your Locks to Help Them Last Longer

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6 Ways to Care for Your Locks to Help Them Last
Longer
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• Locks can be expensive, and while theyre
  undoubtedly a worthwhile investment, nobody wants
  to have to replace them sooner than they need to
  due to a lack of maintenance. With this in mind,
  here are 6 ways to care for your locks to help
  them last longer
• Realignment
• Realignment is often the solution to a lock that
  either wont open at all, or wont open smoothly,
  and by raising the strike plate and widening the
  strike hole in the door frame, you may be able to
  avoid having to buy a new lock. However, it might
  be wise to seek expert help with this from a
  locksmith.

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• Door adjustment
• If the door is sticking and causing the lock not
  to work, youll need to remedy the door to help
  preserve the lock and keep it functioning well.
  Expanded wood, perhaps due to extreme weather
  changes, can cause a door to stick, but youll
  need to shave the misshapen wood, to fix this
  problem.
• Lock unblocking
• A stuck key in the lock could be a result of a
  build up of dirt, dust and debris in the crevices
  of the bolt or latch, or deeper inside the lock
  itself. Lubricating the lock may be all it takes
  to keep it working well for longer, but be sure
  to use the right kind of lubricate for the right
  kind of lock if in doubt, check with a
  residential locksmith.

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• Rust removal
• Depending on the type of rust youre dealing
  with, an oil-based lubricant may be enough to
  treat and prevent the problem. However, with
  extensive rust and anything other than a mortise
  lock, it may be more effective to have a licensed
  locksmith simply replace the lock.

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• Prevention of freezing
• With the use of isopropyl alcohol, such as in
  rubbing alcohol or even hand sanitizer, you may
  be able to clear and prevent ice in your locks,
  but its important to note that using oil-based
  lubricants can also attract dirt and potentially
  exacerbate the problem. There is also a string
  possibility that as a lock freezes and thaws
  repeatedly, rust will likely begin to form, and
  if it spreads to the internal mechanisms of the
  lock, it will need to be professionally replaced.

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• Replacement key
• If a key has become warped or damaged in any way
  or is a copy not made from an original it can
  cause unnecessary stress to the lock over time,
  and can cause both the key and lock to break.
• Helping your locks to last longer is simple with
  the maintenance tips listed above, but most
  importantly, if your locks or keys are not
  working as they should, seek expert advice to
  resolve the problem, fast. Not only do faulty
  locks make your home or business vulnerable to
  unlawful entry, but they can end up costing you
  more money to fix the problem, the longer you
  leave them.

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• Golden Locks Inc is a local licensed emergency
  locksmith in Huntington Beach with years of
  experience and trained staff skilled in locksmith
  services. We also specialize in automotive lock
  repair services for cars, bikes and trucks and
  installation, servicing and repair of high
  quality security systems, access control systems
  and CCTV systems. If you are looking for a
  locksmith in Orange County, call us at (714)
  841-0141.