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Having secure locks makes people feel protected and at peace, both when they are inside and outside their homes. Too often, though, a home’s security becomes compromised because homeowners are not clear on which situations merit lock replacement by a reliable locksmith. While the typical reasons for replacing home locks include losing your keys or getting a new property, there are other important reasons to replace your home's locks.

When to Upgrade Your Locks

1. When They’re Old  

Over time, repeated turning and twisting of keys will eventually damage the locks’ internal components and cause them to malfunction. Typically, keys will frequently get stuck or need to be turned multiple times to open and close door locks that are more than 20 years old. 

2. When You've Been Burglarized 

locksmithBurglars often break door locks to gain entry into a person’s home. If you are faced with this unfortunate situation, you should contact a reputable locksmith to have your locks replaced as soon as possible. Failing to do so puts you at risk for another burglary. If the method of entry was most likely due to inferior locks, ask your locksmith to install sturdier, more secure replacements.

3. When a Roommate or Tenant Leaves 

It is not uncommon for some people to rent out rooms in their house to earn extra cash. When the agreement ends, and they move out of your home, replace your locks, no matter how positively the relationship was. You never know if they gave your keys to someone else without your permission, so to be completely safe, a change of locks is necessary.

 

If you find yourself in any of these situations, you’ll need to hire professionals to replace your locks right away. For high-quality service, contact A.B. Bonded Locksmiths in Cincinnati, OH. They perform lock installations and repair, key replacements, and more. To schedule an appointment, give them a call today at (513) 531-5552, and visit their website for more information on what they do. 

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