Why not every old lock needs to be replaced urgently
Let's call the client Vladislav. There was a fairly old lock in his apartment. An acquaintance once said: But the mechanism itself: The age of the lock is…
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Let's call the client Vladislav. There was a fairly old lock in his apartment. An acquaintance once said:
“He's old. Change it immediately."
But the mechanism itself:
- worked stably;
- did not seize;
- was installed correctly;
- did not create problems with keys.
The age of the lock is an important factor, but not the only one.
Old and faulty are not the same thing
The mechanism may be old, but technically sound. Conversely, a relatively new lock may perform poorly due to:
- improper installation;
- door skew;
- defect;
- constant load.
Therefore, it is better to make a decision on replacement based on the condition and task.
What is more important than age
Worth considering:
- condition of the mechanism;
- quality of keys;
- level of protection;
- door condition;
- fittings;
- compliance with the current requirements of the owner.
When age does become an argument
If simultaneously present:
- noticeable wear;
- frequent malfunctions;
- difficulty finding parts;
- lack of suitable keys;
- outdated or inconvenient access system.
Then modernization may be reasonable.
Why the phrase “modern is always better” is too simple
One of the source materials recommends considering modern solutions for an outdated lock. But for a client blog it is important to add a nuance: replacement must solve a specific problem. Replacing a working mechanism just because it is not new does not always make sense.