Change Mailbox Lock

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Change mailbox lock.

An apartment or condo mailbox lock is made to secure a small mailbox door. This video is due to a request from my previous post on how to replace a mailbox lock. Your mailbox needs attention. After years of continuous use mailbox locks may jam up or fail due to rust or internal mechanical issues.

Shopping for a new lock. Prepared by the postmaster and delivered when there is a problem with your mailbox or receptacle. I got hold of the mailman took out my mailbox lock went to ace hardware store 3 blocks away and bought a lock for 9 99 plus tax with great help from the very knowledgeable sales person. Contact the local post office before erecting moving or replacing mailboxes and supports.

How to replace a mailbox lock. Fortunately mail recipients can request replacement of the lock as well as a new set of keys for the replacement lock. If you don t have the key i have a post on my channel showing you how to open mailbox lock without the key. Tips for postal customers with centralized mailboxes.

Many postal service customers have centrally located or cluster mailboxes that all residents of their apartment townhouse condominium or housing complex use using these handy tips and tags will help the postal service to provide you with accurate and uninterrupted mail delivery service. If you are reporting damage to a private mailbox past or present it is suggested to call your local police. Unless you rent and have a maintenance person on the grounds or you have a contract for maintenance with your condo association you will be responsible for replacing your mailbox lock if it becomes jammed or breaks if you lose the key or if it becomes nonfunctional in some other way. The lock will then have to be replaced and a new set of keys issued.

Before you go about changing the lock take a look at the usps guidelines for replacing locks.