How Desert Heat Affects Locks and Keys
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How Desert Heat Affects Locks and Keys

Short answer: Summer temperatures in the Las Vegas valley regularly top 110 degrees, and that heat is hard on locks, keys, and electronics.

Summer temperatures in the Las Vegas valley regularly top 110 degrees, and that heat is hard on locks, keys, and electronics.

Heat, Expansion, and Sticky Locks

Metal expands as it heats, so doors and deadbolts that work fine in the morning can bind by afternoon. Keeping the mechanism clean and lightly lubricated helps it move freely through the day.

Protecting Key Fobs From Heat

A key fob left on a hot dashboard can suffer battery and circuit damage. Store spare fobs indoors, and replace a weak battery before it leaves you stranded in a parking lot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Heat, Expansion, and Sticky Locks?

Metal expands as it heats, so doors and deadbolts that work fine in the morning can bind by afternoon. Keeping the mechanism clean and lightly lubricated helps it move freely through the day.

Protecting Key Fobs From Heat?

A key fob left on a hot dashboard can suffer battery and circuit damage. Store spare fobs indoors, and replace a weak battery before it leaves you stranded in a parking lot.

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