Dayton Locksmith – Technical Info.

Here, at Dayton Locksmith, we know that communicating with our customers plays a vital role in providing excellent service.

Therefore, Dayton Locksmith’s experienced technicians have provided you with a basic list of our main locksmith services. We hope that this list will help us to give you better answers regarding your lock, key and safe needs.

Rekey a lock

Every lock cylinder has small pins inside it. When we Rekey the lock it means that we take the old pins out and instead put different pins inside. By doing that we actually change the combination of the lock. Now the old key will not be useful, will not turn the cylinder, and therefore will not open the lock. When the Rekey is done, the old lock remains the same and you will not see any change in the appearance; however, the key will not be the same.

In what situation would I want to Rekey my locks?

Install a lock

Every lock cylinder has small pins inside it. When we Rekey the lock it means that we take the old pins out and instead put different pins inside. By doing that we actually change the combination of the lock. Now the old key will not be useful, will not turn the cylinder, and therefore will not open the lock. When the Rekey is done, the old lock remains the same and you will not see any change in the appearance; however, the key will not be the same.

In what situation would I want to install a new lock?

Change a lock / Replace a lock

Change all parts and components of the lock by taking the old one off and putting a new one on. New locks have new keys, latch, cylinder etc.

In what situation would I want to change my lock?

Repair a lock

Sometimes, when the lock does not function as it used to, and problems starts to occur, we can repair the lock. There may be different reasons for a malfunction. Buffalo Locksmith technicians have seen uncountable problems of locks, door knobs, dead bolts, rim cylinders, mortise, push bar, garage locks etc. We can not say that we can solve any problem, but we can guarantee that we will try. Most of the time it is cheaper to repair a lock instead of changing it; however, it is important to mention that it is not always possible or recommended.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Dayton Locksmith’s technicians are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.