Do You Need Patio Door Lock Replacement?

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Do You Need Patio Door Lock Replacement?
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• Patio doors can be a real asset to a home or
  business, particularly if they open out onto a
  private outside area that can be used for family
  gatherings, BBQs or even business meetings when
  the weather is fine. However, they can be an easy
  target for burglars, with many preferring to try
  and gain illegal access to a property through
  them, as they are generally at the back of
  buildings, where their criminal endeavours can be
  hidden from public view.
• If you have patio doors at your home or business,
  have you checked to see if theyre in good
  working order and can be closed and left locked,
  securely? Some home or business owners use these
  doors as their primary entry point to the
  building, making the security of them an
  important priority.

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• Even if they dont, they are often subjected to a
  lot of wear and tear, and children, especially,
  can be very heavy handed with them. While patio
  doors do tend to be quite sturdy, repeated use
  can cause the hinges to become unstable, and
  latches to become loose. In short, there are a
  variety of ways in which a patio door that is
  anything less than 100, can be broken into by
  common thieves or infiltrated by professionals
  with all the right tools at their disposal.
• So, what can you do to improve the security of
  your patio doors?
• Security pins
• While these can be a helpful addition to any set
  of patio doors, and can be easily installed, they
  should never be used in place of a high security
  lock.

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• If youre considering doing a D.I.Y job and
  fitting some security pins to your patio doors,
  it might be worth speaking to a professional,
  local locksmith first, to ensure that youre not
  going to risk damaging the doors, and to
  determine whether there are any other methods
  that may be more effective.
• Upgrade your latches
• If the latch on your patio doors is faulty, stiff
  or damaged in any way, then you need to get it
  changed. A visit to your local hardware store may
  be enough, alternatively, consult with a
  locksmith about upgrading the latch and lock.

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• Upgrade the lock
• Whether your patio doors are frequently used, or
  whether they remained closed and locked for most
  of the time, they are always going to be a
  vulnerable spot for burglars or anyone else who
  wants to get inside your home without you
  knowing. If youre unsure whether the existing
  lock is secure enough or have any suspicions that
  it might prove easy to break or infiltrate, then
  schedule an appointment with your local, trusted
  locksmith, and have them make a professional
  assessment. Professional locksmiths have seen
  their fair share of break-ins, both successful
  orattempted, and have a wealth of handy and
  useful tips and pointers for the security of your
  entire home or business, not just your patio
  doors.

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• If youre worried about the security of your
  patio doors, either at home or at your business
  premises, dont wait until its too late, call
  your local locksmith today.
• Golden Locks Inc is a local locksmith in Anaheim,
  CA with years of experience and trained staff
  skilled in emergency 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 an emergency locksmith in
  Anaheim or any other place in Orange Country call
  us at [phone].