Keeping Your Home Secure
Properly maintaining locks goes a long way to ensure the security of your home. With constant use comes wear and tear, so if you start to notice things like keys sticking in a lock or a latch that doesn’t retract all the way making it difficult to get the door open, it’s time to call Unlockit to service your door hardware.
Sometimes, maintenance alone is not enough to resolve lock malfunctions. In those cases, we always attempt to repair the hardware first to provide you with the most cost-effective solution. Our technicians carry many common parts on their trucks in order to conduct repairs on the initial visit. However, if we encounter an issue that is not repairable or requires a unique part that the technician doesn’t have on the truck, the technician will discuss ordering and replacement options with you.
If you are experiencing any issues with your locks, contact us today to schedule an appointment!
What Causes Locks to Malfunction
Locks are made to last for years, but wear and tear can take its toll on your door hardware. There are many additional factors that can contribute to the deterioration of locks:
Improper Use Heavy Traffic Home Settling Weather & Humidity Vandalism Lack of Maintenance Poor Quality Hardware
Common Issues That May Require Repair
Your home’s locks feel loose You have trouble getting your key to turn Your key spins without unlocking the door You have to fight to get your key into the lock Your keys are getting stuck in the lock Your knob turns, but the door won’t open You push the thumbpress on your front door handleset, but cannot open the door There are signs of tampering, like nicks and scratches on the lock The lock has been broken into
Most of the issues described above can be repaired with the correct parts. And our trained technicians carry most of the common parts with them on their trucks so we can repair your hardware on our initial visit. We always attempt to repair your hardware first to provide you with the most cost-effective solution. However, if we encounter a problem that is not repairable, we will give you the cost of replacing it to get your approval before doing so. And with all of the services that we offer, if we don’t give you a solution that you are happy with, you don’t have to pay us anything – GUARANTEED. That’s our promise to you; it’s how we always operate--upfront and honest. Call us at 770-441-0466 to schedule an appointment with Unlockit today!
