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A surprising number of homeowners don’t know when or why they need to have their home or business locks rekeyed. Are you among them? In some states, if you have a rental home you are legally required to rekey the lock before new tenants can live in the apartment or rental home.

So what is rekeying a lock? It involves changing the tumblers of a lock’s cylinder so that the old key won’t work in the door. Some people try to do this themselves when they should use a local locksmith. Not only are they likely to break the lock but they can face the challenge of pieces flying everywhere.

Instead of buying a whole new lock, an old lock which has been rekeyed by a professional residential locksmith saves money compared to installing a whole new lock system. Locks can also be set up around the house so that one master key opens them all. This certainly reduces the number of keys you would need for a keychain!

When do you need to consider rekeying a lock?  
There are a number of situations where it is important to have locks rekeyed. If you have just moved into a home, you’ll feel more secure with a rekeyed door. You may not know how many of the old keys are out there so rekeying is the safest and most secure option after buying a new home. Even if the home was built by a construction company, there can be special keys which the building crew used and which will still open residential door. Why take a chance?

There are also times when you might feel threatened or in danger. Perhaps you have gone through a painful divorce, one which came after you’d suffered domestic abuse. Get the locks rekeyed and you won’t wonder if your spouse can suddenly appear on your doorstep. If you are single and feel harassed or you have dated someone who seems threatening or intimidating, you can have peace of mind if the locks are rekeyed.

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But be sure you go with a professional locksmith.
This point can’t be emphasized enough, especially when frustrated homeowners try to rekey locks themselves. This can not only result in a broken lock but the extra costs of calling someone to fix that lock.

There are many more reasons to consider rekeying a lock. If you have had keys made for your home but you can’t account for the, rekeying could be a wise move, especially compared to the costs of a new lock. If you’ve recently moved into a new home, consider having the locks rekeyed in every room.

If you are moving to an apartment, make sure the law is followed and you have rekeyed locks on your door. The landlord should be responsible for this. If your home was targeted for a break in, you can feel the trauma days and weeks afterward. You might feel less panicky if you doors are secured and locks are rekeyed. If you’ve lost your key, don’t assume this is safer than having them stolen from your car. Experienced thieves can find out where you live.

It is also important to have doors rekeyed between 3-5 years after the lock was first rekeyed. That way, you’ll continue to have peace of mind and not wonder about spare keys out there.

As has been illustrated above a residential locksmith can provide most if not all of the security related services that you may require now and into the future. If your home is located in the Toronto area then please call your local Toronto Home Security Locksmith Company.

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