WHEN TO REPLACE LOCKS At first it seems like a “no brainer� – you replace your locks if you need to! But then it hits you. Just when do you need to? Here at Racine Locksmith we are often asked whether a lock replacement is needed or if a simple rekey will do. Our answer is always the same and always accurate; that depends on your lock and on your needs. There are so many factors involved in deciding whether to change your locks out, or make do with the ones have, and just rekey them. Hopefully this post will help clarify these two very different locksmith services so that you will know which is best for you, if ever needed! What lock replacement is Lock replacement is just that; the old lock is removed and an entirely different one is put in its place. This is sometimes called a change out and is NOT a rekey service which is totally different. For the most part rekeys are less expensive and can be done in place of lock replacement for many tasks. When a lock is rekeyed, the inside pins and springs are changed but the lock itself is left in place. When a lock is replaced, the entire piece is removed and replaced
with a different lock altogether. In both rekeys and
replacements, you will need new keys as the older original ones will no longer work. If you need help deciding which service is best for your needs, the best advice is to call a local Racine, WI locksmith. The full service shops offer rekeys and replacements for home, auto and business needs and they can also help you decide which service is best for you at the moment.