When you move into a new home, consider rekeying the existing locks or replacing the locks altogether. The average homeowner gives out or loses a number of house keys during their time in a home.
While securing a car against theft has always been of primary concern, the first electric door locks for automobiles were not introduced until the second half of the 1950s, and then only on luxury cars.
The truth of the matter is that most burglars will choose the path of least resistance, just the sheer presence of a quality lock system can be enough to deter thieves looking for unlocked doors and cheap locks.
If you've ever broken off a key in the ignition of a car, you know that you can do more damage trying to force the key out. An auto locksmith has the experience to retrieve the broken key and create another so you can drive away.
Locksmithing technology remained virtually the same for thousands of years before the first big innovation came around. Around 900 AD, iron and brass became the standard materials for making locks and keys.
If the key to the lock on your car door is offering resistance, do not try to force the issue. Jiggle it lightly while gently trying to turn it, but be careful, too much torque can break the key off in the lock. If this has happened, or you cannot open the lock, call for help.
If you have a new model vehicle with a good lock security system, then chances are you will not be able to break in without damaging your vehicle in the case of a lockout. No matter the type of key you need, we will be able to quickly make you a replacement.
The "throw" of a deadbolt is the length that it extends out of the door edge when engaged. A longer throw makes it more difficult for burglars to gain entry by spreading the doorframe. Most locksmiths recommend a minimum throw of one inch.
I get comments that no one answers their phones. We are most likely on a call with another customer, or out of the cell phone range. But if you'll leave a message, I will call you back as soon as possible.
Commercial locking systems are designed with protecting your business in mind. These locks are not only designed to be tamper proof, but will also protect against attempts to break through the door and/or other means of entry.
Is it the special tools and machinery, or the training that enables auto locksmiths to handle virtually any emergency situation? Often, it's a combination of both. Using the proper blank key and a key-cutting machine, we are trained to be able to exactly copy virtually any key.
"If you ever get locked out of your house, talk to your lock gently, because - communication is key" :-)
Some locksmiths work alongside law enforcement officers. Part of their job is to help the police get inside places discreetly, so that they can install bugs, wire taps, and other surveillance equipment.
Did you know that if a transponder chip inside a vehicle key is damaged or not programmed correctly, that the vehicle will not start? Most vehicle keys manufactured today come with transponder chips, but many vehicle owners are unaware that their keys have these chips.
The invention of the combination lock was pretty ingenious. It was the first locking mechanism that could be changed after manufacture. James Sargent, an American, invented the combination lock. Care to guess the year he had his aha moment? It was 1857.
We can make all your locks work from one key in most cases. If one key fits into all the locks, the pins can be changed so that the key turns. However, if your locks have different profiles, some of them may have to be replaced.
One of the first car locks introduced in the United States was the 1935 General Motors six-cut sidebar lock. It wasn’t until 1966 that pin tumbler locks began to replace this lock type both for the door locks and the trunk.
Are you interested in changing the locks in your home because of a domestic situation? We can quickly change out the locks and provide new keys so that anyone holding keys to the old locks in your home will no longer have access to the house.
Most home locks can be opened without a drill. High-security locks may require drilling to open, but standard locks will not unless they are completely rusted shut.
Are you concerned whether you’re the doors and other elements of security in your business are adequate? A commercial locksmith can assess the strength of your lock and deadbolts and make potential recommendations to improve safety and security.
Here’s an interesting historical use of locks and keys. In the Middle Ages, women whose husbands were going away to fight in the Crusades would be fitted with chastity belts. Their husbands then took the keys with them on their travels.
There aren't many professionals today that come to you. House calls by doctors are virtually unheard of except in rural areas. But the auto locksmith still brings his or her services to you, which can be a life-saver when you need help in the middle of the night in a neighborhood you aren't familiar with.
You may have heard the term "rekeying" before, but do you know what it means? The term refers to a type of lock that can be modified to fit different keys. When necessary, the lock can be reworked to suit a new key design. This can be particularly useful if a key is lost or stolen.
As complicated as your car is, if the key doesn't fit your ignition, the ignition won't turn. And if the ignition doesn't turn, then the car doesn't run. Auto locksmiths can help with a large variety of auto key difficulties, including key and ignition interface failures.
