Over the years, your home security needs will change. While the door locks you have now may work well, they could lead to critical security issues down the road if you don’t take the necessary precautions. Here’s a guide to when and why you should have your locks changed. 

When Should You Change Your Locks?

When moving into a new home, change the locks, as you never know who has copies of older keys. Additionally, do so if your relationship status changes, you lose your key, or you experienced a burglary recently.

Changing your locks after a relationship change is especially important, as recently divorced spouses or angry ex-partners may want to take revenge or retrieve items they think are theirs. Additionally, you never know if a burglar may have picked up a spare key to your home while searching through your belongings, so always have your locks replaced after your home has been compromised. By being proactive about changing your locks, you can keep your home safer. 

How Do You Change the Locks? 

While you can install new locks on your own, it’s faster, easier, and safer to have a locksmith do the job. They bring all of their own equipment, helping you to save time and money.

In addition to going through your home and replacing all the locks with new versions, they can program electronic deadbolts or tie your door lock system in with your home automation system. Furthermore, if you have issues any time after the installation—such as a key getting broken off into a lock, different door locks that don’t work with the same key, or sticking keys—they will troubleshoot and resolve them. 

When you need to get your home locks changed, contact Cohen's Key Shop. For more than a century, this trusted locksmith has helped clients throughout New Haven County, CT, secure their homes and regain access to their cars. They will help with everything from re-keying and key duplication to working with safes. Find out more about how they can help you get your locks changed by visiting their website or calling (203) 397-3528.