Have a Safe and Happy Memorial Day in the Lehigh Valley and Remember We’re Here to Help

Memorial Day Weekend in the Lehigh Valley is officially the start to “festival season” in the area!

Whether you’re at MayFair Festival of the Arts at Cedar Crest College or just at your uncle’s annual backyard BBQ, we’re here to help you if you have a locksmith situation.

So, whether you lock yourself out of your home, car, or lose or break your keys 24/7 Locksmith is here to help you in the Lehigh Valley 24 hours per day, even on holidays. Especially on holidays!

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How to Lock a Door Without a Lock

24/7 Emergency Locksmith can and will be onsite quickly to help you with any sort of lock emergency. That emergency may be you locked out of your car in a busy parking lot or that may mean that the lock on your home has malfunctioned. Before you ever need to look at ways to lock a door without a lock, be sure to contact us by calling (484) 891-1922!

All that being said, if you ever do find yourself in the position where you need to lock a door without the lock that is usually attached to it, we do have a few suggestions. Again, please know that these suggestions are temporary at best and calling 24/7 Emergency Locksmith should be your first course of action.

1. Use a Door Jam or Wedge

Using a door jam or wedge is a good way to keep a door from opening. It’s a simple and temporary solution that can keep a door secure for a short period of time. Simply use a door wedge and gently hammer or wedge it into the space between the door and the frame. Keep in mind that wedges will only really work on doors that are designed to open inwards.

2. Anchoring a Doorknob

For outward opening doors, wedges wouldn’t be very effective. So, you could consider anchoring the inside doorknob to something within your house or building. You can do this by tying a piece of rope to the doorknob and then another fixed structure within the room. Of course, this method wouldn’t work very well on inwardly opening doors.

3. A Good ‘Ole Barricade

If you’ve ever watched “The Walking Dead” then you you’ve seen your fair share of barricades. All you need are a bunch of items and a door that opens inwardly, though, a well-constructed barricade could also work on an outwardly opening door where the entire entrance of the structure is covered by the barricade itself.

4. Take the Doorknob Off

You’ve probably been in the situation where a doorknob has fallen off of a door before and maybe even come off in your hand. Usually when this happens you’re able to open the door and fix the handle set. However, if you take off the doorknob and the spindle from the outside of a door, you’re effectively restricting someone from using the knob to release the latch. This isn’t the best method of locking a door in a pinch, but it may work for a short period of time.

5. Call 24/7 Emergency Locksmith

We’d much rather you give us a call at (484) 891-1922 than try to employ any of the methods we have described above! We’ll be out in minutes. Your safety is our main priority.

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21 Things a Burglar Won’t Tell You

Who better than to tell you about home security systems than a burglar?

Sometimes, the best way to learn about how to keep the bad guys out of your house is to learn a little bit from those who made a living breaking into people’s homes. They already know the best ways to bypass some of the best security systems out there, so who better to ask for advice when it comes to making those systems better?

Take a look at these 21 Things a Burglar Won’t Tell You to see where you could be doing a bit better in your home security game.

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How to Avoid a Locksmith Scam in the Lehigh Valley

The need for a locksmith can be an unwelcome and/or irritating situation. From locking yourself out of your car, losing the keys to your office building, or simply changing the locks to your new home, the moments that it takes to call a locksmith can be stressful enough as it is, and can be done in a time of panic, worry, or stress.

But when that time arises, there are some people who will try to scam your hard earned money at a when you’re most vulnerable and perhaps don’t have the best knowledge of what is going on.

Here are a few tips to avoid being scammed by a faux locksmith:

1. Find a locksmith ahead of time. The BBB and other reliable sources like Yelp and Facebook reviews can assure you that you have a real company to call if you find yourself in trouble. Just save the contact in your phone and you’ll have the info available immediately.
Avoid companies that don’t answer the phone with a specific business name. If someone just says the phrase “locksmith services” or something to that affect but won’t give an actual company name, chances are they’re not legitimate.

2. Ask for ID and written proof of a company with a name, address, and other items like website, telephone number, and even a company email. Also be aware of what the person arrives in. Most companies have a van or vehicle with the company name and logo displayed on it.

3. If it isn’t an immediate matter, get an estimate on legitimate company letterhead paper or from a company email. An email that is @gmail, @yahoo, @aol etc. is a big red flag. This estimate should include not just the lock cost, but also mileage and other additional charges that may be included in the final cost.

4. While PA doesn’t, there are 14 states that require locksmiths to be licensed. Those states are: Alabama, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Maryland hasn’t yet implemented it yet, although they have now adopted this law. So if you are in one of these states, ask for that too.

5. If they say the lock needs to be drilled, especially if they have given little to no effort to open the lock prior, go with someone else. Not only does a professional locksmith know how to open almost any lock, but drilling is much more expensive and damaging to the surrounding frame of the lock.

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What to do if you’re having car troubles and you’re with your children

If you find yourself in a situation where you are stuck without being able to get inside or start your vehicle, it can be an incredibly stressful time period. Those stressors can be increased with the addition of having children with you.

But what do you do?

Try to remain calm. If you’re upset, chances are your kids will also become more upset. To make the process of getting back on the road as smooth as you can, try to keep a cool head. You’ll get through this.

First and foremost, make sure that you are all safe. If you are in the middle of a busy parking lot or parked on a busy street, get to safety. A local park, restaurant, or store are just a few places that will keep everyone away from a busy lot or intersection.

If you aren’t sure if there are any safe alternatives for one reason or another, call the non-emergency police number. While different municipalities have different policies and regulations, many will be able to assist you so you can get ahold of the help you need.

Call for backup. Is grandma or your significant other nearby? If you can, call for a trusted adult to either hangout with you or pickup your munchkins so you can focus on what you’re doing.

If your children are a little older and able to entertain themselves, come up with some fun games while you wait for help to arrive. Counting cars that drive by, looking for different colored objects, or simply name things that you see. While the situation at hand might not be ideal, make the most of a place you don’t usually spend a lot of time at and try to focus on it from a new perspective.

Watch a show if your battery and data plan allow it. Streaming video services can be a godsend in times like this. As long as your battery and cell service allows it, why not pop on that favorite tv show to pass the time.

Have them do their homework. If it works out that your kids have their schoolwork with them, put that time they’d just be sitting around to good use.

Talk about what’s going on. While car troubles aren’t fun, stuff like this happens to everyone from time to time. By talking to your kids about what’s going on, what you’re doing, and why you’re doing it, they can have a mini life lesson about stuff that happens to everybody.

Hopefully you won’t have to wait too long, and then you can get back on the road and back to your regular parenting routine.

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Uh oh! Why won’t my trunk open?

Uh oh! Why won’t my trunk open!

Many of us have been there and have had issues with a trunk of our vehicle not being able to open.

Perhaps you’ve accidentally locked your keys inside, or maybe the actual lock isn’t functioning properly. It could be issues with your key fob, or perhaps there’s simply too much crammed inside and those items are jamming up the opening mechanism.

But what to do? First of all, take a deep breath. Whatever the issue is, it’s fixable. Double check your surroundings and even your bags and pockets. Be sure that if it’s a problem with missing keys that they are actually missing.

If you still have access to the interior of your vehicle, you might have access to the trunk from a seat that folds down. You can get in there and remove anything that might be in the way of the opening mechanism. This may also give you access to an alternative method of opening a broken lock. While it isn’t by any means a permanent solution, at least you can get inside the trunk temporarily.

If it’s your fob, the battery might be out or the programming might have been lost. Regardless of the problem, the actual key should still work in the trunk until the fob itself is repaired.

If the lock is damaged, if you simply don’t have access due to a lack of a key, or if you just aren’t sure what’s going on or what to do, a certified locksmith can not only get you inside, but will also be able to point you in the right direction of what to do next if further repairs are required.

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Common Locks for your Home

Opening the door with number combination with woman hand.[/caption]It’s important to feel safe in your home. So while a lock on a door is made for specifically keeping that door securely closed, there are also different types of locks that are designed for either interior or exterior use.

Deadbolt:

This type of lock is one that pretty much everyone has heard of. It’s a metal bolt that goes directly into the doorframe and is one of the most secure varieties on the market. This type is also the one used mainly for exterior doors and is the safest common lock found in and around the home.

Lever handle locks and knob locks:

These locks are more or less the same, but with a physically different shaped handle. The lock itself requires a simple press of a button located in the center of the knob. While these aren’t as secure as a deadbolt, and alone wouldn’t work well for exterior doors, they are great when you just need a little privacy in your own home.

Keyless Entry Pads:

The keyless entry pad is a wonderful way to get in and out of your home without the use of an actual key. This method works great for homes with a large number of people. You only need a code to get in and out. The cons of this are the possibility of battery failure or the code needing to be changed from too many people knowing it.

Smart Locks:

These are the wave of the future. With an app or the assistance of something like Google Home or Amazon Echo, you can lock and unlock your front door even if you aren’t anywhere near it. Cozy in bed and not sure if you locked the front door? Just tell Alexa to do it. Have a ton of groceries to lug in and don’t want to juggle keys while your hands are loaded with bags? Just unlock with the app while in your driveway. Going for a run but don’t want to carry keys? Just tell Siri to take care of it before you pop on that workout playlist.

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Are Your Keys Damaging Your Ignition?

If your keys seem to stick in the ignition, you need to give a little extra effort into starting your vehicle each time with a little wiggle, or if you find yourself needing a ‘special’ way of inserting your key, there’s a good chance your ignition has some damage. But how? One of the biggest reasons for ignition damage is simply too much weight on your keys.

From keys for cars, boats, homes, multiple properties, and heavy equipment, to fun accessories like that keychain your five year old gave you for Christmas, our keys can sometimes include a variety of items. While they might not seem like much weight while you carry them around day-to-day, they might be causing unseen damage.

While the weight can cause issues while the car is at a stand still, some of the biggest problems can occur when your car is actually in movement. As the weight of your dangling keys swings and shifts as your drive, the movement can significantly exacerbated the wear on the tumblers inside. This issue can eventually cause ignition failure, since the now worn tumblers are unable to properly engage.

Some experts have said that 9 keys or less won’t cause damage, while others claim that the ignition can withstand a few pounds. Regardless, it’s best to remove some of the weight if the keys simply feel heavy while in the ignition.

So what do you do? There are a few easy steps to make sure that you’re not stressing out your ignition.

Firstly, go though your keychain and take out anything that isn’t needed. You might be surprised what’s been hanging around that’s no longer necessary. Next, add in some removable keychains. These handy contraptions allow you to remove sections of your keychain and easily re-attach as needed. Another suggestion is to simply drive with the ignition key with nothing else. While this might not be the most practical, it also minimizes any damage.

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Take a Deeper Look at the 24/7 Emergency Locksmith Website

We’re more than happy that many people have our phone number, (484) 891-1922, in their phones in case they need it. We’re also honored to be the first choice for many people locked out of their home or car in the Lehigh Valley. Our dedication to our customers literally extends 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, just as our name states.

Our services, and website, go a bit beyond our standard lock out services. Here’s a quick look:

CAR KEYS

If you’ve lost your car key or just need a spare, call us right away. Our experienced locksmith will come to you, cut you new car keys, and program them, expeditiously; right now, right away, with no towing, and no hassles! Let us rescue you from being a pedestrian.

LOCK SERVICES

We’re more than just emergency lock outs. Take a look at some of our other lock services:
Auto Locksmith Services
Branded Auto Keys
Broken Key Extraction
Car Lockout
Commercial Applications
Electric Locks
Home Lockout
High-Security Locks
Ignition Repair
Key Duplication
Locksmith
Master Key Service
Motorcylce Key Fabrication
Sliding Door Lock Repair and Installation.

IGNITION REPAIR

We repair ignition lock problems for all vehicle makes and models. If your key won’t turn, won’t turn smoothly, or is broken off in a lock, call us and we will be on site expeditiously to solve your automotive locksmithing problems.

We hope you take a look at some of our other services throughout our website!

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Have a Safe and Happy Memorial Day in the Lehigh Valley and Remember We’re Here to Help

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How to Lock a Door Without a Lock

1. Use a Door Jam or Wedge

2. Anchoring a Doorknob

3. A Good ‘Ole Barricade

4. Take the Doorknob Off

5. Call 24/7 Emergency Locksmith

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21 Things a Burglar Won’t Tell You

21 Things a Burglar Won’t Tell You via Readers Digest

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How to Avoid a Locksmith Scam in the Lehigh Valley

Here are a few tips to avoid being scammed by a faux locksmith:

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What to do if you’re having car troubles and you’re with your children

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Uh oh! Why won’t my trunk open?

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Common Locks for your Home

Deadbolt:

Lever handle locks and knob locks:

Keyless Entry Pads:

Smart Locks:

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Are Your Keys Damaging Your Ignition?

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