Should You Change the Locks If You Lose Your House Keys?

There is nothing worse than losing your keys and getting locked out of your own home. If that happens and there is no one else who can let you in, you will need to call a locksmith.

A common question people have after losing their house keys is whether or not they should change the locks. People worry that someone who finds their keys could enter their home and steal their belongings when they are not there. Whether or not you should change or rekey the locks will depend on the circumstances and how likely it is that someone who finds your keys could also figure out where you live.

Times When You Don’t Need to Change or Rekey the Locks

If you misplace your keys when you are several miles from your home and there is no identifying information on your key ring, you don’t need to change or rekey the locks. It is very unlikely that someone who found the keys would be able to figure out where you live and break into your home.

When You Should Change or Rekey Your Locks

If you lose your keys close to home, however, that is a different story. For example, if you are walking your dog or going for a jog in your neighborhood and drop your keys, someone who finds them might assume they belong to a house in the neighborhood and try different doors until finding the lock that the key opens. If you misplace your keys near your home, you should have your locks changed or rekeyed.

If you lose your keys along with anything that contains your name or address, you could easily become the victim of a break-in. For example, if your purse is lost or stolen and it contains both your keys and your driver’s license, anyone who finds it will know exactly where you live and will have the means to enter your home. You should have the locks changed or rekeyed immediately.

All American Locksmiths Is Available to Help in an Emergency

All American Locksmiths is here to help whenever you need a locksmith in an emergency. If you lock yourself out of your home, we are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We can let you back into your house and change or rekey the locks if necessary. All American Locksmiths serves cities and towns all over Connecticut and Westchester County, including Easton, Bridgeport, North Haven, Dobbs Ferry, Chappaqua, and Bedford. Call us whenever you are in need of assistance.