IS REKEYING THE RIGHT CHOICE, OR SHOULD YOU CHANGE THE LOCKS

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IS REKEYING THE RIGHT CHOICE, OR SHOULD YOU
CHANGE THE LOCKS?
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• Many of us will have experienced at least one
  event that makes us want to rekey our home locks
  or have them changed, and whether youve just
  moved into a new property or have lost your keys,
  the decision to rekey or change the locks is an
  important one.
• Should you change the locks if you lose your
  keys?
• While you absolutely can have all your locks
  changed if you lose your keys, it may not always
  be necessary, and in some cases, rekeying the old
  lock is a viable option.

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• By removing the lock and switching out the screws
  and pins, the locksmith will effectively
  reprogram the lock and make it work with a new
  key. But it comes with its own set of
  disadvantages, too lets look at the pros and
  cons of rekeying your locks
• Pros
• Its a cheaper alternative to changing the locks
• Security is increased as no old key will work in
  the lock
• The work is quicker
• There is less waste involved

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• Cons
• Only fully functioning, undamaged locks can be
  subjected to rekeying
• Some locksmiths will not perform this service
• When should you have your locks changed?
• Sometimes, its much more effective (and often,
  necessary), to change the whole lock mechanism,
  and this work can easily be carried out by a
  professional locksmith, in little time. If your
  locks are old, faulty or damaged, changing them
  is sensible, and if youve lost your keys or have
  just moved into a new property, this will give
  you added peace of mind and security.

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• You may also want to upgrade your existing locks,
  and a non-obligatory conversation with your local
  locksmith can help you decide what level of
  security you need, and what type of lock would
  work best for your home. If necessary, they will
  carry out a thorough assessment of the security
  needs of your home, and help you get the whole
  place safe, secure and protected.
• Below are some common circumstances in which a
  full lock change is advantageous
• If your locks are old, faulty or broken
• Youve recently experienced a break-in
• You want to upgrade your locks and embrace modern
  technology
• You want to have one key for multiple locks

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• Lets look at the pros and cons of having your
  locks changed
• Pros
• With a whole new mechanism, its not possible for
  anyone with the old keys to gain access
• Youll get new locks that are more modern and of
  a higher quality
• You could change over to a keyless entry system
• Cons
• It can cost more
• It can take longer

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• If youre still not sure whether you should rekey
  or change your locks, your local, licensed
  locksmith should be able to offer you their
  professional and unbiased advice. If youve
  recently experienced a break in or your locks
  arent working as they should, reach out to them
  as a matter of urgency.

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• Golden Locks Inc is a local licensed locksmith in
  Anaheim with years of experience and trained
  staff skilled in locksmith services for both
  residential and commercial clients and having an
  online store for high security locks and MT5 High
  Security keys etc. 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 or mul-t-lock in Huntington beach or
  Anaheim, call us at [phone].