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Is Your Home Ready for Changing Weather?

Posted on: February 25th, 2020 by Liz Wedekind

As we head into different seasons filled with changing weather, it’s common for homeowners to want to do a little “spring cleaning” and get their homes ready for the year ahead. One thing that might not cross everyone’s minds is ensuring a home’s locks and keys are ready for the evident weather changes. It’s important to check locks, doors and keys to make sure they are functioning properly in order to keep homes up to date and protected.

Common Weather Change Issues?
As a result of changes from varying month temperatures, locks and doors tend to become misaligned from each other. As weather changes, many locks and doors can end up sticking from the expansion of materials or contractions from humidity, temperature increases, and more. When this happens, it is important to investigate changing the locks along with ensuring the door materials are of sound quality.

Cleaning Locks
Upkeep of locks is extremely simple! All homeowners really need are soap and water. While using a damp cloth, clean the outside of the handle and lock to get any dirt or debris that had built up on it. Avoid using any acidic or corrosive cleaning solutions for they could end up doing more harm than good on metal and wood surfaces.

Lubricating Locks
An important aspect of lock maintenance is making sure the locks are properly lubricated. Avoid using graphite. WD-40, CRC Power Lube, and Tri-Flow work well. Using a dry Teflon spray will avoid getting the oily residue on your keys and clothes. Apply a small amount into the keyhole and test the keys for easy use.

Testing Locks
Once the locks have been cleaned and lubricated, it’s important to test how well they work and if there are any other issues that would need a locksmith’s expertise. Replace any locks if necessary.

Mike’s Lock Shop is here to help with any and all needs. With a knowledgeable, board certified staff and unbeaten customer service, Mike’s Lock Shop guarantees the quality and reliability you deserve in the Bucks County and Montgomery County, PA areas.

For more information, please visit www.AccessLockTech.com or call 215-672-3100.

TESTIMONIALS

Bucks County Community College

For over 20 years we here at Bucks County Community College have relied on the professionals at Mike’s Lock Shop. Owner, Mike Cogan, and his staff of trained locksmiths have always been there to aid us in any way to assure that all key, lock and door hardware needs are met. Mike has even taken it upon himself to stop by the college to assist us and provide parts along with his knowledge when needed.

Sincerely,
Stan Pembra & Harry Lingerman
Bucks County Community College
Physical Plant / Lock Shop

Inglis House

I would like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank all the sales associates at Access Lock Technologies, in particular Nelson Shane and Mike Cogan. They are always available to assist in any situation, whether it is verifying order information or researching parts. They provide the best solution to all my lock and/or security issues. They help to make my job easier!

Thank you
Rick DePierri
Maintenance Supervisor

Nappen & Associates

Nappen & Associates is pleased to be partnering with Access Lock Technologies as our preferred locksmith. From the beginning, Mike Cogan met with us to determine our needs and develop a strategy to change the locks on our buildings as new tenants take occupancy. He and his staff are extremely knowledgeable and very personable. They have met our sometimes last minute needs without missing a beat. We can count on them being on time and always prepared. We have even referred our tenants to them as the needs arises.

Thanks,

Jo Ann Bynon
Property Management Coordinator

George School

Just wanted to let you know that over the 15 years we have been doing business with your company, we really appreciate your service and commitment to excellence. You have helped us through many problems and your advice and counsel on parts, equipment and installations has proven to be exactly what we need here at George School. As you know we have locks and hardware in anywhere from 120 year old buildings to a 3 month old building and you have helped us with it all. Thanks and I look forward to many more years of excellent service.

Sincerely,
Joseph Nicolosi
Maintenance Supervisor
Michael Olchewsky
Locksmith

Warminster Heights

As Maintenance Director of Warminster Heights I’ve been dealing with Mike’s Lock Shop for over twenty years. These guys have been my life saver on many projects. Truly the best lock shop in the area.

Thank you,

Pete Croak
Maintenance Director

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