How Often Should You Rekey the Locks on Your Phoenix Home?

Rekeying your home’s locks is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to improve your security. But many Phoenix homeowners wonder: how often should I actually do it? While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, there are key moments when rekeying makes sense—and can protect your home, family, and peace of mind.

At Affordable Security Locksmith And Alarm, we help Phoenix residents rekey their homes for all kinds of reasons—from moving in to changing access after a contractor visit. Here’s what to consider when deciding how often you should rekey your locks.

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When Should You Rekey Your Locks?

1. After Moving Into a New Home

Whether it’s new construction or a resale, you should rekey immediately after moving in. You never know how many spare keys were made or who might still have one.

2. After a Break-In or Attempted Burglary

If your home has been broken into or even tampered with, rekeying gives you back control. It ensures that anyone with old keys no longer has access.

3. After Losing Your Keys

If your keys were lost or stolen, especially along with identifying info like your address, you should rekey your home as soon as possible.

4. When a Tenant or Roommate Moves Out

For landlords or shared households, it’s critical to rekey between tenants or anytime someone with access leaves and may not return the key.

5. After Major Renovations or Service Work

If contractors, plumbers, or other workers had access to your home for an extended period, it’s a smart idea to rekey after the work is completed.

6. Every Few Years as Preventative Maintenance

Even without a specific event, it’s a good idea to rekey every 3–5 years as part of general home security maintenance. Locks wear down, and keys get duplicated—it’s best to stay ahead of it.

How Do You Know It’s Time to Rekey?

Ask yourself: Do I know exactly who has a copy of my house key?
Has anyone moved out, lost a key, or stopped needing access?
Has it been more than 3 years since the last rekey?
Am I worried about unauthorized copies or break-ins?

If you answered “yes” to any of these, it’s probably time.

How Long Does Rekeying Take?

Most homes can be rekeyed in under an hour. We adjust the internal pins of your lock to match a new key, so the old one no longer works. It’s fast, affordable, and requires no changes to your door hardware.

We rekey all major lock brands including Schlage, Kwikset, Yale, and more.

Can You Rekey Without Replacing the Lock?

Absolutely. Rekeying keeps your current hardware, but makes old keys useless. It’s more affordable than replacing your locks and can even be done when you’ve lost the original key.

We Rekey Homes Across Phoenix

Whether you’re in: Arcadia
Ahwatukee
Maryvale
Biltmore
Camelback East
Downtown Phoenix
South and North Phoenix

Our mobile locksmiths are available across the Valley to provide same-day rekeying with new keys and peace of mind.

Take Control of Your Home Security

Don’t wait for a break-in or lost key to act. Rekeying is simple, effective, and one of the smartest ways to stay ahead of home security threats.

Affordable Security Locksmith And Alarm – Phoenix
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