How to maintain a lock?

 How to properly maintain a lock?

 

Your lock has a very important role in your security. Without it, your apartment or house would be at the mercy of burglars. A lock that is poorly maintained is a lock that, over time, can quickly become defective. Here are some tips for maintaining your lock.

• Check your lock and door

First of all, a few small checks are necessary before applying any kind of anti-seize or other products.

Remember to check that the door is properly fixed to the frame. A well-fixed door is a well-aligned and straight door. If ever your door is not well fixed or sags, enormous pressure will be felt on the bolt of the lock. This will very quickly cause your lock to fail.

Then checking the hinges is essential. Ensure that the hinges show no signs of fatigue and are still firmly attached to the door and the frame.

The final verification step is to check the latch bolt and the deadbolt.

The latch bolt and deadbolt must be perfectly aligned with the striker plate so that the deadbolt fits snugly into the striker plate.

 

• Lock maintenance

After carrying out the checks of the lock and the door, if everything is in good condition, regular maintenance of the lock is necessary to guarantee the correct operation of the lock.

But be careful; maintenance is not done just anyhow!

Here are some tips for maintaining your lock:

1. Using a compressed air spray, blast impurities and grime into the cylinder.
2. Then use a degreasing spray to oil everything (be careful not to abuse it).
3. If it gets stuck, try all the same to put a drop of oil on your key to facilitate entry.

Note that daily washing and maintenance are not recommended.

However, it is more than recommended to hire a professional for the complete maintenance of your door lock.

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