Basically, the fundamental area of your security is now in danger.  This makes it easier for thieves and criminals to get access to your home with less effort, and there is nothing to stop them.  For example, if your lock is broken and your doors can’t fully close, this is an invitation to criminals.  If your lock is broken in a way that makes it easier for criminals to pick the lock, your security and privacy are also in question.  Rather have the peace of mind of a lock you can trust, Auto Locksmith Bournemouth.

It is easy to assume that a piece of hardware, such as a door, doesn’t need too much maintenance, because it is big and it isn’t something that you think about.  Sadly, neglecting your doors and other components means that you put yourself and your family’s safety in danger.  Looking after the wooden door by varnishing it often is vital, oiling and tightening hinges is vital, and cleaning your door handle often will ensure a lock lasting longer.

Maintaining your door lock is luckily very simple to do.  All you do is clean the handle with soapy water once a week to keep dust and dirt from going into your lock.  Then you get a silicone lubricant, like WD-40, and spray it into your lock, before moving your key around to spread the lubricant.  This is also great for your gears, meaning they will last longer. 

Your key getting stuck in a lock is also a clear indicator that the lock is broken.  Before that happens, however, your key will first struggle to unlock the door, and it will be a struggle to remove it from the lock itself.  When the happens, you need to call us to help you with this.  This little annoyance can be dangerous for the health of not just your locks, but also your door handle, the door itself, the hinges and the frame.

One of the easiest ways to find a broken lock, is when the key that was issued with it no longer opens the lock. there might be a problem with your door lock cylinder.  It is also plausible, of course, that they key itself is broken, although this is easier to see, and easier to fix yourself.  Whenever this happens, give us a call for advice and guidance.

As a person owning or renting a home, it can be simple to overlook small problems or ignore them for the time being, because you don’t think it is that much of an issue.  The sad reality is that locks, doors and hinges need maintenance on a regular basis, and they are often forgotten.  However, a broken lock is a big issue, because your safety is in danger, and it needs to be addressed as soon as possible.