Locking the doors to our homes is a common step we take every time we leave the house. This preventative measure keeps thieves away and gives us peace of mind that whatever we own behind the door will still be there when we return. Other security measures could include video monitoring, alarm systems or deadbolts and keypads for secure entry.
While you may not have to lockup as importantly as a business would, leaving the door wide open is exactly ideal either. One thing that could be putting you at giant risk for theft is a broken lock.
You know every time the door gets jammed up? Or that little trick where you can wedge something in and it opens the door? Those are all indicators that your door lock is broken and not working properly.
Home Break-Ins Happen in Plain Sight
A burglar can enter your home without any issues if you leave a broken lock in place so it’s important to take the possibility of burglary a seriously in these conditions.
Statistics show that one burglary happens every 13 seconds. That results in thousands of homes being broken into every year – roughly 2.5 million with 66% of those being the result of a home break-in. Most of which happen right in plain view, during the day.
The other issue is that you’re not just leaving the door open for an intruder, but you’ll also likely lose valuables that are hard to get back in the process. According to the research, property crimes in 2015 resulted in an estimated at $14.3 billion in losses.
What to Do About a Broken Lock
As a responsible homeowner, it’s critical to address lock issues as soon as they are discovered and to be vigilant about checking that locks are always working properly before leaving your home unattended.
Even if a lock and door knob look to be in perfect condition, there can be failures happening within the mechanics of the lock itself, such as the springs, that cause it to not keep your property protected.
If you’re unsure if your lock is putting your valuables in jeopardy, a professional locksmith can come out and have a look to see if the lock is working properly as well as perform fixes or installations of new locks as needed.
All American Locksmiths services communities throughout western, southern, and central Connecticut, as well as Westchester County, NY. We provide prompt service for emergency situations, as well as non-urgent locksmith services and treat our customers like family.
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