A customer in Monroe, New Jersey called us after he was unable to open his locked door and needed a mobile locksmith at the property.
The job involved more than restoring access.
The existing lock used a special keyway, so after opening the door we needed to determine whether the cylinder had to be replaced or could be kept and rekeyed.
In this case, the cylinder was still serviceable.
Our experience with rekeying special-keyway locks allowed us to keep the existing locking system, rekey the cylinder, and set it up with two new keys.
Emergency Lockout Service in Monroe, NJ
The door could not be opened normally, so we used the opening method required to regain access and get the customer back inside.
Once the door was open, we inspected the lock and identified the special keyway used by the existing cylinder.
That was the point that determined the next step.
The cylinder itself did not need to be replaced.
It could be properly rekeyed, which meant we could preserve the lock already installed on the door instead of removing a working special-keyway cylinder.
We rekeyed the existing cylinder to a new key setup and provided the customer with two new keys.
The service call was completed without replacing the lock or cylinder.
Why Rekeying the Existing Cylinder Mattered
With a standard lock, replacing the cylinder may be a relatively simple option.
With a special keyway, however, it is important to first understand what is already installed and whether that system can be serviced correctly.
That is where rekeying experience made a real difference on this job.
Because we were able to work with the existing special-keyway cylinder, the customer did not need to replace a locking system that could still be used.
Our goal was not simply to install something new.
It was to solve the actual problem with the hardware already on the door whenever that was the right option.
Rekey or Replace a Lock?
Customers sometimes call us asking for a lock change when the existing lock may only need to be rekeyed.
A rekey changes the key configuration inside the existing cylinder so the lock works with a new key. The lock itself remains installed.
This can be useful when the hardware is still in good condition but a new key setup is needed, such as after moving into a home or business, losing a key, or changing who should have access to the property.
A lock or cylinder replacement may be the better choice when the hardware is damaged, worn, unreliable, or when the customer wants to upgrade to a different locking system.
There is no reason to treat every key or lock problem the same way.
The condition and type of lock already installed should determine whether it is better to rekey, repair, or replace it.
Mobile Locksmith Service in Monroe, New Jersey
We provide mobile Locksmith Services in Monroe, New Jersey for homes, apartments, offices, businesses, retail locations, and other commercial properties.
Many of the calls we handle involve Door Lock Services, including emergency door opening, lock rekeying, lock repair, cylinder replacement, lock changes, and new lock installation.
Because we work at the customer’s property, we can evaluate the actual door, lock, cylinder, and key system before determining whether the existing hardware should be rekeyed, repaired, or replaced.
American Star Locksmith
At American Star Locksmith, we provide regular and emergency mobile locksmith service for residential and commercial customers throughout New Jersey.
Our experience includes different types of locks, cylinders, keyways, and door hardware. When new hardware is required, we use quality locksmith products and materials and stand behind the quality of our products and service.
As a licensed, bonded and insured locksmith service in New Jersey, we serve homeowners, apartment residents, offices, businesses, and commercial properties directly at their location.
Need a Locksmith in Monroe, NJ?
Locked out or need a lock rekeyed, repaired, or replaced?
Call American Star Locksmith at (201) 613-2700 for mobile locksmith service in Monroe, New Jersey.
