Worried your digital locks aren’t working as well as they should?
In this article, we’ll be discussing a digital lock’s lifespan, maintenance tips for increasing longevity and how the experienced team at Horizons Lock & Key can assist you.
How Long Do Digital Locks Last?
Generally speaking, digital locks can last you around five years. However in some cases, you may find that they last longer. It’s important to note that on average, you will need to replace the battery every six to 12 months.
Maintaining Your Digital Locks: Tips & Tricks
So how can you help improve your digital lock’s lifespan? Here we’ll go through some maintenance tips that may help you get the most out of your investment.
Purchase Quality Products
If you’re going to buy a digital lock for your home or business, you don’t want to compromise on quality. Buy your locks from a reputable brand you know you can trust.
Our best advice is to go with your locksmith’s recommendation – lesser known brands may be cheaper but the quality cannot be guaranteed.
Install it Correctly
It may be tempting to buy your lock and try to install it yourself. This is not something we would recommend. In our experience, household or business owners trying to install their own digital locks often end up in over their head and spending more money arranging for us to fix issues than they would have if they’d arranged for installation beforehand.
Replace Battery
As previously mentioned, you do need to replace the battery of your digital lock every 6 to 12 months. If you fail to do this, you could compromise the integrity of your lock or even find yourself locked out.
Choose Right Type
As with all locks – regardless of how they function – you should ensure that the lock you are choosing to install on your property is fit for purpose. There’s no point picking one specific type or brand if it won’t do what you need it to do (i.e. keep you, your family and valuables safe).
Check Settings
Digital products are great but they aren’t infallible. For this reason, you should be sure to check the settings regularly so you know they can be relied upon when you need them most.
Clean & Service Regularly
Just as manual locks need to be maintained on a regular basis, so too do digital locks. Your locksmith and manufacturer will be able to provide you with information and instructions (including the appropriate products to use) on how to go about this.
How Horizons Lock & Key Can Help You
There’s no need to worry about lock and security maintenance when you have the team at Horizons Lock & Key on call.
When you’re in the market for a locksmith – be it for security, safe installation, lock maintenance or something else – you simply can’t go past Horizons Lock & Key for professionalism and expertise.
Need a locksmith experienced in digital locking technology? Contact the professional team at Horizons Lock & Key today.