Make Your Locks Last Longer with These Simple Tips

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Make Your Locks Last Longer with These Simple Tips
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• No lock will last forever, but there are a number
  of things you can do to help make them last as
  long as possible. It also pays to invest in high
  quality locks right from the get go, which will
  automatically reduce the risk of them becoming
  faulty, or damaged from wear and tear.
• Below are some common problems many people face
  with locks, along with a few, simple tips to help
  them last longer
• Common lock problems
• One issue many people face with locks (but less
  so with a high quality lock) is that the key will
  no longer turn in it, or if it does, the lock
  itself no longer keeps the door closed securely.

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• Another common problem, particularly in colder
  climates, is that locks may become frozen, and
  then when the warmer weather arrives, the door
  frames expand and the door no longer closes, let
  alone locks.
• To keep your locks in tip top condition for as
  long as possible, consider the following tips
• Make copies only from original keys
• Should your key no longer turn in the lock, the
  problem may likely be with the key itself, rather
  than the lock. Damaged or worn keys often stop
  fitting inside the locks cylinder, but this can
  be avoided by ensuring that when you ask a
  licensed locksmith to make copies of any keys,
  that you give them the original to make it from.

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• Always keep an original key safe for copying, to
  ensure that any copied keys resemble the original
  as closely as possible.
• Maintain your locks
• Preventing keys from not being able to turn in
  the lock is usually as simple as keeping them
  lubricated at regular intervals, and if youre in
  doubt as to how and when you should do this, you
  can consult with a local locksmith.

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• Call a locksmith when needed
• Because functioning locks are so important, the
  minute you notice any problem with them that
  something as simple as lubricating them doesnt
  appear to fix, you must place a call to a local
  locksmith. With their expertise and specialist
  equipment, they can fix any problems with locks
  and keys, and often very quickly, meaning that
  you and your home, are kept protected with
  minimum disruption to your security schedule.
• While many homeowners are reluctant to call a
  locksmith unless its an emergency, they can help
  with a variety of maintenance measures that may
  mean your locks live for longer, and cost you
  less money in the long run as the ancient
  proverb goes prevention is better than cure.

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• Protecting your locks and making them last longer
  is made easy by following the tips above, and if
  you still have questions about any aspect of
  security for your home, a locksmith will be more
  than happy to answer them.
• Golden Locks Inc is a 24 hour locksmith in
  Anaheim with years of experience and trained
  staff skilled in locksmith services for both
  residential and commercial clients and also has
  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 in Huntington Beach or any part of
  Orange County, call us at 714-363-3425.