Tips

Here you will find practical tips on a variety of topics in the locksmith field. Use them effectively to take the right action in different situations. They will certainly be of great help to you when it comes to handling door locks and keys. Follow them for best results.

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Don't hand keys to kids

It's not safe leaving keys around the house or leaving the transponder key in the car. Children might use them and endanger their life. Home security will also be compromised if they carry keys at school. They might lose them. Since children do not often understand the real dangers, they might leave keys exposed. If the keys get stolen, you will have to rekey the locks. The question is whether your kids will inform you about this incident or end up forgetting about it. Our experts in Arlington Heights are available for emergency locks rekey 24/7 but prevention is always the best method for avoiding any problems.

Rekey the locks today

Lock rekey is necessary when there is a need for you to use a brand new key. Let's say you are sharing an apartment with a schoolmate and he suddenly moves out. It's best for you to know that he won't come back and open the door of your house without your permission. Rekeying the door locks is mandatory when you move to a new house or office or even get a divorce. Maintaining your privacy is essential. You don't want landlords or previous tenants invading your private sphere. When you rekey the locks, you also get a new key. This is what makes the difference. The door won't open with the old key and your security will be ensured.

Constantly look for bolt upgrades

If the bolt on your lock is not the current standard thickness or higher, you are at greater risk. Criminals are always inventing new ways to break modern locks. So keeping an old bolt is inherently dangerous. You should be aiming for as thick as possible, and always fix strong locks to doors that are solid and not hollow or weak.

Troubleshoot a frozen external door lock safely

Don’t try to use the key as an ice pick because you’ll risk breaking it. Rub or spray a de-icer onto the lock and into the keyway. Make sure that you will use a product which is safe for metal. Alternatively, you can rub alcohol and then apply lubricant into the keyhole. Lube the blade before inserting the key for best results.