Five reasons to replace your lock cylinder

Few customers give much thought to the lock cylinder in their front door or flat door, and even fewer consider having a new one fitted. Yet there are several good reasons to do so:

1. Prevention by replacing old door locks

Perhaps you, too, have been in the unpleasant situation of standing in front of a locked door because the key would no longer turn due to a faulty lock – or the key even broke off in the lock. In such cases, the only option is usually to call a locksmith to open the door and replace the lock. Often, however, these situations can be avoided in advance by opting for a new, high-quality euro cylinder in good time. In Berlin in particular, it is often worth having a new lock cylinder fitted. Berlin is known for its many period buildings, especially in trendy districts such as Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg and Prenzlauer Berg. However attractive these old buildings are for the cityscape, they often also have old doors and, above all, outdated locks. At the latest when you notice that the key is stiff to turn in the lock, you should consider a new lock cylinder, as the key can easily break off in the lock if you use a little too much force. If in doubt, it is cheaper to have a new lock cylinder fitted in advance than to have to call a locksmith when the door will no longer open.

2. More security with resistant lock cylinders

What is more, a simple lock cylinder offers no protection against burglars, who can usually drill out a standard cylinder without much trouble. Modern lock cylinders, on the other hand, offer much greater resistance and can protect your home effectively. We recommend always seeking expert advice if you want to have a suitable lock cylinder fitted. For customers in Berlin, the team at Fair Schlüsseldienst Berlin is always ready to give you detailed advice. In our main service areas – the districts of Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg, Mitte and Prenzlauer Berg – we are also happy to advise you on site.

3. Lock cylinders with emergency function

If you are one of those people who usually leave a key in the lock on the inside, we can recommend fitting a special type of lock cylinder. With most lock cylinders, you can no longer turn the key from the outside if a key is inserted on the inside. So if your door has simply slammed shut and you have a key with you, you would still have to call a locksmith. But there is a solution here too: we recommend replacing your cylinder with a lock cylinder with an emergency function. This means the key can always be turned, whether or not there is a key in the other side. Here, too, we are happy to give customers in Berlin a good-value quote for the installation.

4. Incorrectly fitted lock cylinders

Another important tip if you want to protect your home against burglary and theft: take a look at your door from the outside. Do you notice that your cylinder is not flush with the door surface but sticks out? This is also a key reason to replace your lock cylinder and match it to the dimensions of your door, because a protruding lock cylinder is easy for burglars to overcome – they can snap it off in no time with simple tools.

5. More security if you have lost your key

In Berlin, it also often happens that keys are lost – and found again. Here you always run the risk that your key is found by someone who misuses it for a burglary. Fair Schlüsseldienst Berlin therefore recommends: be sure to protect yourself with a new lock cylinder as soon as you have lost your key! If a burglary does occur, this may also protect you against claims from your insurer. The team at Fair Schlüsseldienst Berlin will be happy to advise you on all aspects of your security in Prenzlauer Berg, Kreuzberg, Mitte, Friedrichshain and, on request, in other districts too!

Book an appointment today for the professional installation of a new lock cylinder: 030 / 69 200 310