How To Change Mailbox Lock

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.

How to change mailbox lock. It is easy and simple to do. Shopping for a new lock. Your mailbox needs attention. Whether you ve lost the key or someone has tampered with the mailbox here s how you can replace the lock.

Contact the local post office before erecting moving or replacing mailboxes and supports. This video is due to a request from my previous post on how to replace a mailbox lock. How to replace a mailbox lock. Demonstrates how to remove and 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 are reporting damage to a private mailbox past or present it is suggested to call your local police. If you don t have the key i have a post on my channel showing you how to open mailbox lock without the key. The lock will then have to be replaced and a new set of keys issued.

An apartment or condo mailbox lock is made to secure a small mailbox door. Prepared by the postmaster and delivered when there is a problem with your mailbox or receptacle. Before you go about changing the lock take a look at the usps guidelines for replacing locks. After years of continuous use mailbox locks may jam up or fail due to rust or internal mechanical issues.