Why Re-keying is Cheaper than Changing Your Locks
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Marcus recently purchased his first home here in Stephenville. When he first arrived to move in he was given a set of keys by the seller. One key on an old key ring and told they got most of them back. After counting how many doors there were on his house he realized he had 3 keys and 6 doors. Not even knowing how many extra sets of keys could have been made throughout the years.
Unknown Keys to Your Home
Did you know that when you purchase a home you get every set of keys that has ever been made to that home. House cleaners, handymen, neighbors, friends, family members that may have taken keys without you knowing. Someone could have a set of keys to your home at any time. Marcus decided to change a few of his deadbolts by going to the local hardware store and purchasing some new ones. He spent about 2 hours trying to get them installed.
How to Rekey a Lock
Changing your pins on a lock is an easy task that your locksmith can perform. All they need to do is take your current cylinder out of the lock and change the pins. Then create new keys that fit your lock. You don’t have to worry about removing your lock from the door. Which can save you money and time if your locks are still in good condition.
Save Money by Rekeying
By rekeying your locks you can save a lot of money. Especially if you have multiple doors on your home that you want to change. As you can see from my above story. Changing all of Marcus’s locks would have cost him a pretty penny. By having his locks rekeyed he was able to save a significant amount of money.
All Your Doors Can Be Keyed Alike
If you want to you can have all of your locks keyed alike. Which means one key will open every lock on your home. Marcus wanted all of his locks to be the same so he only had to carry one key. Make sure to ask your locksmith if they can do this for you in Erath County!
When you should not re-key your locks
There are some instances that you should not rekey your locks. If your lock is broken or falling apart you will want to have that lock changed out. Some locks require that you change the entire lock out as well. Make sure to speak with your locksmith to see what they recommend for your specific situation.
What to know before calling a locksmith
Before you call your local locksmith make sure you have these things. Know how many locks you want changed and if you want them all to be the same. Have identification ready for the locksmith and make sure your locks are in working order. Don’t let unknown keys keep you from sleeping.
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