Property owners should prioritize using high-quality door locks on exterior doors to prevent vandalism. Whether you are in the building or on vacation, locked doors are excellent deterrents. Criminals look for unlocked doors because they’re easy targets, so always secure your doors and make sure you have the right supportive lock.

Why You Should Use Your Door Locks

Unlocked Door Danger

Paths of least resistance appeal to criminals, so they see open doors as perfect opportunities to enter homes and businesses. Typically, people you're familiar with will burglarize you before strangers will. They know your daily routine, so they watch and wait for you to leave and go to an unlocked access point. According to a survey by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, 34% of burglars enter your home through the front door and 22% access in the back. 9% gain entry through the garage. Every exterior door needs to be locked to reduce your risk of theft or injury.

Door Lock Set-Up  

An exterior door should have two locks in it: your regular lock, which has the handle, and the more secure deadbolt. Deadbolts help to prevent door kick-ins. This sturdy lock has a reinforcement plate and a strike plate which strengthen the door and the lock itself. It’s essential to use this type because a break-in from a kicked-in door takes less than five minutes.

A single-cylinder deadbolt is the most common type of lock on homes and businesses. While a double cylinder deadbolt is more secure, it requires a key to enter and exit. Because they require keys, don’t use doubles for areas that need quick-exit doors like fire escapes.

Work with a locksmith to install and maintain high-quality door locks on all your exterior doors. The team at Security Lock Service in Caro, MI, has served the community for over 20 years. These certified Registered Locksmiths offer a full range of services. They can make a key on-site and can likely repair your lock without having to replace it. Contact them online, or call them at (989) 673-1682 to schedule an appointment.