Door Lock Maintenance 101: Make Your Locks Last Longer

A lock that sticks or grinds is wearing out — and it will fail at the worst moment. This guide covers simple yearly maintenance that makes locks last far longer: cleaning the keyway, using graphite or a dry lubricant made for locks instead of oily sprays that trap dust, tightening strike plate and hinge screws, checking door alignment, and replacing bent or worn keys before they snap inside the lock. Unlock Button has techs serving customers across the US for lock maintenance, rekeying from $49 per lock, lock repair, and deadbolt upgrades. These are general educational tips, not footage of a specific customer job. Call Unlock Button at (720) 776-2875, or visit https://unlockbutton.com Music: Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)