Why after replacing the cylinder the key should work equally easily from the first day
Let's call the client Alexey. After replacing the cylinder, the new key opened the door, but it felt strange. Sometimes it was necessary to slightly…
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Let's call the client Alexey. After replacing the cylinder, the new key opened the door, but it felt strange. Sometimes it was necessary to slightly change the position of the key.
Sometimes the second turn was harder than the first. Master said:
“A new mechanism simply has to be developed.”
Alexey wondered: is the new cylinder really obliged to work hard at first? In the material provided, the professional replacement process ends with checking and adjusting the new mechanism, rather than waiting for the problem to go away on its own.
Slight difference in feel is possible
The new cylinder may subjectively feel different than the old one. Another key. Another design. Another precision mechanism. But this does not mean that the norm is:
- constant jamming;
- the need to look for the position of the key;
- noticeably increased effort;
- unstable work.
Why you need to check the door right away
If the new cylinder only works hard when the door is closed, the problem may not be there at all. For example, crossbars receive load due to the position of the door leaf.
Therefore, after installation it is useful to compare: open door → closed door.
Why the phrase “later it will get used to” should not replace diagnostics
If the mechanism is truly installed incorrectly, a few weeks of use may not improve the situation. On the contrary, constant loading can accelerate wear.
What else to check with the master
- each key included in the set;
- work on both sides;
- all turns of the lock;
- free key extraction;
- no cylinder play.