When you move into a new house, there are a variety of things to do to make the new property feel like home. Unfortunately, changing out the door locks, while a vital step as a homeowner, isn’t many people’s number one priority. However, once you’ve settled in, it’s important to have a professional locksmith rekey the doors or change out the locks entirely.

When to Replace Home Door Locks

1. Previous Owner Has Keys

When you purchase a home from a previous owner, they’ll turn over all of their keys to the residence. Sometimes, though, there may be keys that they’ve forgotten about still in circulation with family members and friends, which means someone could easily get into your home without you knowing. To ensure the home is secure, it’s best to replace the lock installations after you move in.

2. The Keys Are Misplaced

Since keys are small, it’s not uncommon for them to get lost. Whether they fell off of their chain, ring, or lanyard, or were left behind somewhere, ask a locksmith to rekey all the locks. This will give you the peace of mind knowing no one can use the lost key to get into your home.

3. You’ve Done Renovations

Many people like to do remodeling projects to make the property they purchased fit to their needs and preferred design style better, which typically requires lending out keys to the contractors. Once the project is done, consider replacing the locks. Even the most trusted contractors work with subcontractors who will handle your house key at some point, but replacing the locks ensures no duplicated keys can be used by anyone you don’t trust.

4. Current Locks are Old

Like any other part of the home, the locks get worn down over time. Not only does this make them less effective at preventing break-ins, but it’ll also make it more difficult for you to get into the home and lock it up when leaving. It’s a small annoyance, but it’s one that can easily be avoided by adding in a new set of locks.

 

If you’ve moved into a new home, let the experts at A-Tri-County Lock in Cuyahoga Falls, OH replace the door locks. Serving the Akron, Canton, and Cleveland areas, their team has more than 30 years of experience installing the industry’s best home locks, and they can provide a fast and reliable installation to keep your home protected. Schedule an appointment by calling (330) 928-6222 in Akron, (330) 494-1188 for Canton, (216) 481-2233 or (440) 552-1410 for Cleveland, or learn more about their services online.