Advantages and disadvantages of changing the lock or key of a lock

There are various kinds of locks that provide different advantages. The simplest lock for the locksmith is the one which contains a lock and a key. A key is considered to be the token of the security lock. Now the type of the lock is dependent on the kind of key it uses and the how the lock functions. In a simple lock a locksmith just requires a key to be inserted and rotated to open and close the lock. The design of the key should match the design of the lock so that it can be rotated and the lock functions properly. Another type of lock that can be used is the one which uses a card to provide authentication. Such locks are used in business organizations. Employees and visitors are given coated cards that are wiped through the device for the authentication process.

Some other locks include in which thumb impressions are used as a key. For example laptops require a password or thumb impression to provide you the access. These complex locks such as, the one with card or thumb impression makes it difficult for the locksmiths to makes duplicates keys of it as the process requires skill and knowledge. It also helps you in keeping a record of an employee or worker. There complex design and effectiveness is considered a great advantage because of which they are expensive that the simple key locks. Further in this article I will discuss about the simple key locksmith. The main benefit that simple lock provides to locksmith is that the keys can be made cheaply. This advantage can also be considered as a disadvantage as duplicate keys can be developed easily. You can either change the key or change the lock. The advantages and disadvantages are discussed below for changing the key and the lock.

Changing the key: The process of changing the key is a cheap way to solve the problem of security. Locksmiths can come to your home or you can take the lock to locksmith and he can easily adjust the channels and tumblers in the lock in order to match it with the key. The process of rekeying is important if you are required to fix large number of locks. Instead of changing all the locks you can just solve the problem by making new keys. Changing the lock: If the lock is not of good quality and it does not function properly then there is no need to make duplicate keys for it because this will be an expensive process. In this case changing the lock will be the best and cheap alternative. The disadvantage is that changing the lock will require more time than changing the key but when you change the lock you are more confident and feel more secure as all the parts of the lock will be working in the perfect manner.