Door security is crucial to any property, it provides protection from both the elements and unwanted intruders. With this in mind it really is quite shocking just how many people don’t pay attention to maintaining their front doors. This is why our team at Re-Entry Locksmiths have put together this guide to help you keep your front door well maintained and as secure as can be.
Ensure Door Is Hung Correctly – Locks work alongside the frame, so if the frame is misaligned it can put pressure on the lock causing it to eventually fail.
You can tell if a door is incorrectly hung by observing the gap between it and its frame, which should have no variance in size. If this doesn’t seem to apply for you then call out your local locksmith who will be able adjust whatever needs adjusting on site while ensuring that everything’s still working properly!
Clean Door Locks – Cleaning door locks is just as important to your home’s cleanliness and safety. Door locks can be cleaned with warm soapy water, but it is best not use chemicals because they will more often than not cause damage instead of good!
Lubrication – Lubricating your locks every 6 months is the best way to maintain them and avoid unnecessary wear. Oil-based lubricants should never be used, as they will only harm the mechanism of a lock leading it being clogged up with dirties far more quickly than if left untouched for weeks or months on end
Liquids made specifically for this purpose are called “lube oils”; these come in many different varieties depending upon where you live.
Look After Keys – Keys can be an important part of your life, so it’s wise to take care when using them. If you misuse a key and cause damage or wear-and-tear on both the lock itself as well as its corresponding key then not only will this affect how effectively they work but also pose security risks for yourself in general! Make sure that all keys are inspected prior to being used again just because accidents happen sometimes–even if nothing happened at first glance seemed wrong with these particular ones yet keep an eye out anyways since any little thing might lead up towards more serious problems later down line.
Maintain Door Handles – Door handles are important for opening and closing doors, but they can also be damaged by rough use or excessive weight. Sometimes this damage results in the handle breaking or becoming loose. Much like when using your keys, the use of a handle should be gentle and smooth to allow for the latch to have time to disengage from the catch before pushing the door to open.
Know When To Call a Locksmith – Doors should always be easy for you to operate, and there shouldn’t ever come a time where they’re met with resistance or force when opening them. If your locks aren’t working as expected, then call out our professionals – we can diagnose the issue before it becomes more serious than just needing work on some handles!
Doors needn’t create any issues while being opened by their owners; if anything seems amiss then get in touch right away so that an expert technician has every chance at fixing what’s wrong.
If your having problems with your doors or need help improving the security of your doors, then contact Re-Entry Locksmiths today – 01765 451 453