Here at Myrtle Beach Locksmith, we’re proud to provide our Myrtle Beach friends and neighbors with expert Myrtle Beach residential lock installation and Myrtle Beach lock change services. Check out this guide that our expert Myrtle Beach lock technicians prepared as to the importance of lock rekeying and lock change services.
What is generally involved with the lock rekeying process?
First, locksmiths will take your door locks off. Then the cylinder plug on the lock will be taken apart, with all bottom and existing master pins taken out of the cylinder plug. Then, the locksmith will make a new key or take out a new set of keys from a bin of pre-cut keys. This depends on your lock system. Then, the locksmith will place the proper pins in the proper chambers that match the cuts of your new key, and reassemble the lock cylinder and reinstall the locks back on your door.
Rekeying Locks VS Lock Change
Rekeying your locks involves an operation that changes the keys that operate the existing lock. When a lock is rekeyed, the previously used key will no longer work. Lock change service will literally replace an existing lock with a new one. When Myrtle Beach Locksmith is rekeying locks, sometimes we discover broken, malfunctioning, or improperly installed locks, and sometimes we recommend opting for lock change service instead. Many issues can be fixed without lock replacement, but some locks have to be replaced if they are beyond repair. During rekeying or lock changing, our expert technicians will lubricate all moving parts of your lock, which will extend its lifespan. Some lock manufacturers provide locks that can be rekeyed by homeowners, however these are not generally very secure.
Is it cheaper to rekey or change your locks?
The rekeying process is simple, efficient, and affordable. Lock replacement will require the material costs of the new lock hardware, removal of the existing hardware, and the installation of the new hardware. Generally it is more expensive to replace or change your existing lock hardware, as rekeying only involves the replacement of affordable pins inside the existing lock. However, if you’re dealing with very old or malfunctioning locks, the cost of lock replacement now will likely be more affordable in the long run than needing to pay for lock repairs in the future.