Locks are essential to our home security. Locks can be often neglected to maintain within the household, which could lead to a faster wear and tear rate, due to the high usage. And as such, the lock will eventually breakdown. You will need locksmith services in Singapore when that happens. These services can be either replacing your locks, rekeying them, emergency situation like getting stuck outside your home, or lock repair in Singapore. However, if you can maintain the locks properly then it will take more time before you have to look for any.  Just like any other hardware, your locks also need maintenance, and proper maintenance will increase their performance and enhances their useful life too.  

Here are different ways in which you can maintain your locks.

• Installing the door properly

In order for door locks to functions properly, you have to take care to ensure that the door is hung correctly. If the door is not installed in a proper position, this will make the lock function improperly. This can be so because of the pressure that is exerted on the latch and bolt of the lock, which will cause a high wear and tear rate.

If rattling sound from the lock is a common scene every day, do look for some locksmith services in Singapore to help you install the door and lock properly. Alternatively, you may want to adjust the door yourself with the help of YouTube tutorials.

• Clean locks and lubricate them

If dust and dirt particles accumulate at the different parts of the lock, they will not open or close smoothly. In order to avoid such situation you must keep the lock clean and lubricate it, at least twice a year, if not more.

Most locksmiths do not use petroleum-based products for lubricating door locks and instead use graphite lubricants that are easier to use and apply. The simplest way to lubricate is spraying a bit of lubricant in the keyway and then insert the key and rotate it. If you are unsure as to how to lubricate the key hole, you may want to engage a reliable locksmith to help you do the job. Just make sure to check their locksmith services price for lubricating the locks.

• Checking the screws and strike plates regularly

The screws should be tight enough to keep the locks secured to the door. Screws may be loosened with time and usage of the lock. Thus, it is necessary to keep checking the screws to ensure that it is neatly screwed tight. Also look for the strike plates while taking care of the frame to ensure that it is also screwed on properly.

• Make duplicates from original

Keys will eventually wear before the lock does. So, for such a reason, you have to make duplicate keys. Once the keys get depleted and no longer works, you will at least have another duplicate key. However, a duplicated key varies from the original, even at a minimal level and a duplicated key from a duplicated origin will vary much more. This may cause a higher wear and tear rate of the lock and key when in use.

In order to prevent this, the best idea is to keep an original key separately so that whenever there is a need to make a duplicate key, it is best that it can be made from the original.

If you are in need of a change in locks or even door handle lock repair in Singapore, look for a reliable locksmith that can help you with your emergency. Little Locksmith is your reliable service provider that can help with all kinds of lock services. Whatsapp or email us at enquiry@littlelocksmith.com to find out more about our services.