When Should You Have Your Patio Door Locks Replaced?

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When Should You Have Your Patio Door Locks
Replaced?
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• The locks on all doors in your home are likely to
  suffer from wear and tear over a period of time,
  and may even need replacing if used frequently or
  damaged. Patio doors, however, are particularly
  vulnerable to malfunction due to a build up of
  dust and debris, rust or even a lack of
  lubrication, and as they tend not to be as sturdy
  as other doors, the entire framework can become
  faulty over time.
• Patio doors are also particularly susceptible to
  break-ins, since they are typically easier to get
  into than other, sturdier, thicker doors on a
  property. All of this means that as a homeowner,
  you should be paying special attention to the
  maintenance of your patio doors, and wherever
  possible, reinforcing the locks on them to
  prevent anyone from gaining unlawful entry when
  youre away from the property, or even asleep.

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• If the locks on your patio doors are faulty in
  any way, damaged, or even missing, then you
  should seek help from a licensed locksmith to
  have them replaced or upgraded at the earliest.
• How to make your patio doors as secure as
  possible
• A high security lock installed on your patio
  doors is a great idea, but this is only ever a
  worthwhile investment if the door itself is
  sturdy and impenetrable to thieves. Flimsy patio
  doors leave your entire home vulnerable, even
  when fitted with a strong lock, since the glass
  may be smashed if it isnt film-coated, or the
  door lifted from its tracks by a skilled burglar.

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• If in doubt as to how secure your patio doors
  are, consult with an experienced locksmith in
  your area and have them assess the doors for any
  weak areas.
• When to replace the locks on your patio doors
• As mentioned previously, its all well and good
  to replace the locks on your patio doors with
  stronger, higher security ones, but without
  addressing any other security issues the doors
  may be experiencing, they may be of little use.
  Foundational problems are common with patio
  doors, such as wood expansion or improper
  fitting, and its essential that you get these
  remedied before upgrading your locks.

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• If youve recently experienced a break in or
  break in attempt and your patio doors were
  damaged, then replacing the locks is paramount,
  along with repairing any damage to the doors.
• Below isthe most common type of patio door lock
• Latch locks
• Latch locks come in two forms rim locks and
  mortise locks. Its advisable to hire an
  experienced locksmith to replace mortise locks,
  since mishaps can easily occur when disassembling
  them to replace them.

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• Rim lock latches are a little easier to install,
  but to avoid any issues when doing so, simply
  hire a professional to get it done properly.
• What else to check for when assessing patio doors
  for security?
• The handles on patio doors get used a lot and can
  easily become damaged, making the doors
  vulnerable to criminals. Check these over while
  replacing the locks to high security ones. In
  many cases, the lock itself is embedded in the
  handle, making it especially important to check
  their function.

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• For some patio doors, they are locked using a
  sliding bolt method, and while this may be
  sufficient if you live in a relatively crime free
  area and have taken other security measures at
  your home, such as having CCTV installed or an
  alarm system, for many homes this locking method
  simply doesnt offer a high enough level of
  security.
• Never neglect your patio doors, and if they
  arent as secure as youd like them to be, or are
  faulty in any way, always seek professional
  guidance from a locksmith as to how you can
  improve their overall security.

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• Golden Locks Inc is a local licensed 24 hour
  locksmith in Anaheim with years of experience and
  trained staff skilled in locksmith services for
  both residential and commercial clients. 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 patio door locks
  replacement or any other locksmith services in
  Orange County, call us at [phone].