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I am often asked: how long should the cylinder work properly? What influences their service life?
Do they need to be replaced and when?
Even good highest quality do not provide 100% protection against burglary after some time. Well-made cylinders can work properly for a very long time. I have often encountered situations where the cylinder begins to fail 12-15 years after purchase. Yes, yes, a good product can last for so long. You can also help it and extend its life by using a liquid with preservative and cleaning properties twice a year, such as many on the market (WD40, Brunox, etc.). Just remember not to use solid lubricants or machine oil.
Do working cylinders need to be replaced? In our opinion – absolutely!
The world is constantly moving forward. New technologies replace old ones, and subsequent technical solutions are intended to improve the functionality of products and eliminate possible shortcomings. On the other hand, the safety of your home should be on everyone's mind at all times. Thieves and burglars are constantly training and educating themselves, and as a result, they are able to open the most sophisticated structures. This motivates manufacturers of cylinders and security locks to introduce new solutions in their products from time to time. "Who stands still, retreats." Due to the above, newer solutions and ideas are appearing on the market.
It is worth remembering, that even the best, failure-free product must be replaced with a new one. Especially since replacing the cylinder in the door lock is not complicated. All you need to do is select the appropriate size, unscrew the old insert and replace it with a new one. My advise - for your safety, replace the cylinder every 5 years at most.
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