It is important to check the locks in your outer doors - both their age and type.

It can also be difficult to get an overview of how many people have a key to the door if there is an old lock. If the home has been traded one or more times with the same locks, there may be more than you think that has the key to your house.

The insurance companies recommend that you get a locksmith to check and possibly. Replace your locks if they are more than 10 years old or show signs of wear.

If your door has an old lock that works as it should, you can supplement with a new lock.

If you are and must have changed your locks and would like to choose safe locks, you can consult a locksmith who will also be able to give you guidance based on the doors you have in your house.

You should choose locks:

• There is a high degree of direct security.
• There are keys that are secured against copying.
• There is drilling protection in the cylinder housing so that it cannot be drilled up. It also ensures that the lock can be straightened up.

Today, there are several key and lock systems where the key cannot be copied directly from a locksmith. You must bring the key ID number and the copy is registered. If in doubt, ask a locksmith for advice and guidance.

Your exterior doors should have 2 good locks, one of which must be lockable from the inside with a removable key. If the thief has come in through a window, he will not be able to get out of the house through the outer door, thereby preventing him from going away with large objects such as a TV. But remember to remove the key from the lock.

If you remove the key, make sure everyone in the house knows where it is so they can unlock the door in case of fire. If you need a new outer door, consider buying one that has pawls that lock the door both at the keyhole and at the top and bottom of the door.

The extra lock should be placed at least 40 cm from the existing lock. An extra lock located inside the door weakens the door because it is hollowed out where the lock is located. When the locks are set with a minimum of 40 centimeters distance, the 2 hollows are so far apart that they do not affect the door's strength to such an extent that the door can easily be kicked in.