Why street and garage locks are more likely to suffer from moisture and corrosion
Let's call the client Victor. The garage lock worked fine in the summer. In the fall, the key began to turn harder. After winter, the mechanism began to…
The client's name has been changed.
Let's call the client Victor. The garage lock worked fine in the summer. In the fall, the key began to turn harder. After winter, the mechanism began to jam regularly.
Victor suggested:
“Probably just old age.”
But for external locks, operating conditions are of great importance. In the materials provided, corrosion and moisture are directly named among the typical causes of malfunction of both cylinders and conventional mechanical locks.
Why does an external lock live in more difficult conditions?
It is affected by:
- rain;
- snow;
- condensate;
- temperature changes;
- road salt;
- dust.
Therefore, the same mechanisms inside the apartment and outside the building can age in completely different ways.
What signs appear first
For example:
- change in color of metal elements;
- heavier move;
- jamming after rain;
- deterioration of work in winter;
- the key has to be moved more.
Do I just need to add any lubricant
Don't use random means. Some compounds collect contaminants and can deteriorate the condition of the mechanism over time. If the problem has already been expressed, it is wiser to first determine the condition of the internal elements.
When replacement is better than repair
If corrosion has severely affected the internal structure, restoration may be a temporary solution.