Change Mailbox Lock

Contact the local post office before erecting moving or replacing mailboxes and supports.

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. Prepared by the postmaster and delivered when there is a problem with your mailbox or receptacle. The lock will then have to be replaced and a new set of keys issued. Your mailbox needs attention.

Shopping for a new lock. There are plenty of hardware stores to find new ones. If you don t have the key i have a post on my channel showing you how to open mailbox lock without the key. This video is due to a request from my previous post on how to replace a mailbox lock.

How to replace a mailbox lock. Before you go about changing the lock take a look at the usps guidelines for replacing locks. It is easy and simple to do. 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.

Fortunately mail recipients can request replacement of the lock as well as a new set of keys for the replacement lock. 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. An apartment or condo mailbox lock is made to secure a small mailbox door.

Whether you ve lost the key or someone has tampered with the mailbox here s how you can replace the lock.