When you finish moving into a new home, you might be tempted to kick up your feet and enjoy yourself, rather than taking care of essential tasks like having your home rekeyed. However, updating your home’s locks is instrumental in the transition from owner to owner. Here are three reasons to have a locksmith change your locks when you buy a new place. 

Why Should New Homeowners Change Their Locks?

1. Control Access

Homeowners often make key copies for friends, relatives, and even neighbors, which means you never know how many keys are floating around out there to your new home. While it is unlikely that people may return to enter your home, it is still a good idea to have a locksmith rekey your home. After rekeying, you might consider providing copies of your own new keys to the people you want to access your home. 

2. Customize Your Home

Locksmiths can rekey homes by either replacing the locking cylinders or completely swapping out the entire deadbolt or doorknob. You may want to opt for the cylinder option if you like the existing hardware or you can opt for adding something new to customize your home. You could also update the front door with keyless entry deadbolts for a more modern handset.

3. Prevent Future Lock Problems 

Over the years, damage can occur to your locks and door hardware. Lock cylinders can bend or knock loose from rough key use. This could create issues in the future, like broken keys or sticky locks.By having a locksmith rekey your home you can ward off these potential problems. 

Whether you are new to a home or you feel like it is time to replace your locks, turn to Central Safe & Lock LLC in Fairfield, OH. Since their inception in 2003, these trusted locksmiths have been helping people with emergency lockouts, rekeying, repairs, and installing keyless entry hardware. To learn more about how they can help you to secure your home or vehicle, visit their website, or contact their office by calling (513) 884-1870.