{"id":281,"date":"2019-12-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-15T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alcatrazlock.com\/blog\/installing-a-new-lock-and-preparing-for-loss-of-key\/"},"modified":"2019-12-15T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-12-15T00:00:00","slug":"installing-a-new-lock-and-preparing-for-loss-of-key","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pixeldev1.com\/?p=281","title":{"rendered":"Installing A New Lock And Preparing For Loss Of Key"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Installing A New Lock And Preparing For Loss Of Key<\/h1>\n

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What side of the lock am I looking at?<\/h2>\n
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Did you know that most residential locks are either right-handed or left-handed? When Installing a New Lock and Preparing for Loss of Key, it\u00e2\u0080\u0099s essential to identify the handing of your lock. Here\u00e2\u0080\u0099s a quick tip: stand facing the door from the outside. If the hinges are on the right, it\u00e2\u0080\u0099s a right-handed lock; if on the left, it\u00e2\u0080\u0099s a left-handed lock. This simple step ensures proper installation and smoother functionality!\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n

We give you a small tip so you can identify it.<\/p>\n

Tip number 1<\/h4>\n

When installing a new lock and preparing for loss of key, it\u00e2\u0080\u0099s essential to determine the door\u00e2\u0080\u0099s hinge side to ensure you select the correct lock type. Visualize the door from the outside of the room or house and identify the side of the hinge. If the hinge is on the left side of the door, you\u00e2\u0080\u0099ll need a left-handed lock. Conversely, if the hinge is on the right side, you\u00e2\u0080\u0099ll need a right-handed lock. Taking this step ensures proper functionality and security.<\/p>\n

Tip number 2<\/h4>\n

When installing a new lock and preparing for loss of key, it\u00e2\u0080\u0099s essential to check the orientation of your current lock. Let\u00e2\u0080\u0099s see again the door or room on the outside\u00e2\u0080\u0094identify where we enter the key into the cylinder for opening. If it is on the left side, then your lock is Right; if it is on the right side, then your lock is Left.<\/p>\n

How to take care of our locks before a loss of key<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The lock is undoubtedly one of the most important parts of our vehicle and home; it provides the greatest security for our heritage. Therefore, we must know how to take care of them for better performance. Here are some of our recommendations, including installing a new lock and preparing for loss of key, to ensure you\u00e2\u0080\u0099re ready for any eventuality.<\/p>\n