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To Rekey, or Not To Rekey?

June 3, 2015 by Brandon Wimer 6 Comments

Mr. Rekey Locksmith Rekey or Not

Sometimes we’re faced with tough questions in life, but it’s rare a homeowner may ask themselves, “Should I have my home rekeyed?” When considering home security measures, a new or existing homeowner will usually always consider changing their locks and are usually completely unaware of what a rekey is. Lucky for you, Mr. Rekey Locksmith is an expert when it comes to when you should rekey your home or change the locks.

Property Managers and Realtors have long known the benefits of rekeying vs. changing locks. It requires significantly less labor to rekey locks and since all your locksmith is doing is creating a new key cut for your existing lock, it’s much cheaper. Of course there are benefits to changing out your locks as a homeowner. If your existing locks are damaged, it’s always a good idea to change out the locks. Changing locks allows you to upgrade your locks to more modern looks and even allows you to add things like smart locks or keypad lock systems which can be more secure than the traditional lock and key.

Check out this handy flowchart below to see if you should rekey your home or change the locks.

Mr. Rekey Locksmith Lock Change vs. Rekey

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If that’s convincing enough, give Mr. Rekey Locksmith a call today at 1-888-677-3539 or schedule your service online to see what we can do to assist you with your home security needs.

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  1. Irena Ryans says

    June 15, 2015 at 2:33 pm

    Thanks for the information. I always thought that, if you lost your key, you should just try to get a new one. I had no idea that it would be equally as important to switch the locks. Like you said, if you don’t, it could be pretty dangerous. I’m going to follow the chart you’ve shared to decide if I ever need to rekey the locks in my home.

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  2. Anna Picket says

    January 21, 2016 at 3:36 am

    So I can have my existing lock re-keyed? I thought that I had to have the whole thing replaced if I wanted to improve my security like that. I’ll have to talk to a locksmith about this when we get to our new place. Being safe is really important, but I’m also a fan of saving money as well.

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  3. Shannon says

    October 25, 2016 at 12:01 pm

    This flowchart is a great example! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Peter Johnston says

    December 7, 2016 at 9:23 am

    Thanks for sharing this informative blog with us. great stuff. I like your content of list you included. please
    keep sharing such innovative ideas with us.

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  5. Dennis Sanchez says

    January 4, 2017 at 6:45 pm

    You wrote that a it was smart for a homeowner to change keys, as living with damaged keys is hard and it can also keep you safe. My sister just moved into a home and I was wondering if she should consider getting it rekeyed. That extra layer of security could definitely come in handy. Thanks for the great advice.

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  6. Peter Johnston says

    January 13, 2017 at 3:55 pm

    Great content,thanks for sharing. Picked up some good and valuable insight.

    Reply

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