We regularly take the time out to thank our customers for their online reviews. It’s because of our customers who post these reviews that we are able to reach even more people. And, for that, we are truly grateful.
Take a look at some of our favorite reviews from the past few weeks and be sure to call us if you find yourself in any lockout situation!
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When you hear about someone needing a locksmith, your immediate reaction is probably that someone was in an emergency and needed help with a lockout situation. While it’s true that an important service for a locksmith is to assist in times when someone has an unexpected lock problem, the fact is that we do SO much more.
So what DOES a locksmith do? Well, basically, if there is any situation with a lock, we can help!
Do you need to schedule a rekey for the locks of your rental property after your tenant move out next month?
Are you planning on updating your home to the most up to date smart locks, but not sure where to start?
Are you in the middle of renovating your kitchen and discovered an old safe buried in the floor?
Is your front door lock starting to stick when you try to turn the key?
If there is any type of situation involving locks and security for home, business, and vehicles, we know the best approach for both planned and unplanned occurrences. So whether it’s a scheduled appointment or an unexpected problem, we’re here to help 24/7!
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Our friends at Fred Beans have given us a little bit of insight into the world of window tint in Pennsylvania.
Be sure to check their site out here and check out their info below!
Window Tint Darkness: Window Tinting Laws in Pennsylvania
Your visible light transmission, or VLT, is the percentage of light allowed through your window glass in Pennsylvania. It differs for vans, sedans, and SUVs, so be sure you’re looking at the appropriate VLT for your vehicle.
Sedans: The front side windows, rear side windows, and rear window must allow over 70% of light into the vehicle. The windshield must also allow over 70% of light in, with the exception of the top three inches.
SUVs and vans: The front side windows must allow over 70% of light in. The front side, rear side, and rear window can be tinted to any darkness level. The windshield must also allow 70% of light in, with the exception of the top three inches.
Window Tint Reflection
One purpose of window tint is to reflect light, which helps reduce heat and glare inside the vehicle. Pennsylvania law allows a certain level of reflection with a tint, depending on the vehicle type.
Sedans: The front side windows and rear side windows can’t have any mirrored or metallic tint.
SUVs and vans: The front side windows and rear side windows can’t have any mirror or metallic tint.
Additional Pennsylvania Window Tint Laws
There are a few additional considerations when you plan to tint your vehicle’s windows and want to stay legal in Pennsylvania. These laws and regulations include:
Side mirrors, if the rear window is tinted.
A sticker to acknowledge legal window tinting.
No requirement for film manufacturers to sell film.
No color exclusions for window tint.
Medical exemptions for special medical circumstances that require a special window tint.
These laws and regulations are for the state of Pennsylvania, but individual counties or localities may have different regulations. Before tinting your vehicle’s windows, be sure to check the current laws through your local Department of Motor Vehicles or law enforcement agency.
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Traveling can already be stressful enough without having to worry about what is going on at home. Between the plane tickets or the directions and between the carry on items or the bathroom stops on the Jersey Turnpike, traveling can take its toll on our stress levels.
But, what about when you get to your destination and all you can think about is whether or not you locked the house and if you remembered to keep that back porch light on.
Thankfully, in this age of technology, and with a few small other tips, you can keep your home safe while you’re traveling the globe or just down to the shore.
Ask Someone To Look Out For You
Whether it’s a neighbor or a friend, having someone swing by your place is helpful because they can make it look more “lived-in” and can also bring in mail that may be a sign no one is home. A visitor can also make sure to check around the property for you to keep things in line or to notice any trouble.
Home security cameras are so inexpensive these days that they make for a fantastic investment when it comes to home safety. You can check many of them from your phone and most will give alerts if they detect something amiss.
It may be tempting to leave that back porch door open for your mother-in-law to come in and check on the cat, but it’s just simply not a good idea to keep anything open while you’re away.
Smart home devices have come a long way and while setting up light timers isn’t a new concept, technology has made it as simple as possible. From a smart home app connected to your smart home lights, you can set a schedule for them or simply turn them off and on from your phone anywhere there’s cell reception.
Leaving a key under a rock or on top of your door is a cliche, so why do so many of us still do it? Don’t leave a spare key out where someone you don’t want to can find it. Give the spare key to someone you trust.
Social media posting is a personal preference, but you may want to curb some of it in real-time if you want to make sure no one knows that you’re not at home. That’s up to you!
Bottom line, as long as you leave your home with someone you trust who can take a look around every so often and bring in your mail, etc., you’re at a much lower risk of having something happen to your property while you’re away. Have a safe and fun vacation this summer!
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At 24/7 Emergency Locksmith, we offer a variety of lock services to help out people like you, who find themselves in frustrating situations. While nobody wants to call a locksmith, we can help you with any and all of your lock problems quickly and efficiently. Many people may try figuring out their lock issues on their own, but this often leads to broken windows, injuries, and more problems than it’s worth.
That is why you should call our locksmith experts when you have a problem with your lock. We can be there in no time to help you with whatever issues you are facing. We offer our services to those in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Lehigh Valley, and surrounding areas. If you are in need of a locksmith call us at (484) 218-1149.
We work hard to provide our customers with the best possible service and ensure they get their problems solved quickly. Whether you need a lock repair, a broken key extraction, or a simple door unlock, we are the team to call!
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In the heat of the moment, there are few things worse than losing your keys… but there are a few! Here are a few scenarios where you wish you had just lost your keys instead…
Oh the agony. The pain. The total out of body experience! For all the hours of fun Legos and provide, this completely balances it out
You’d been hankering for that leftover lo mein all day. You finally get home, swing open the refrigerator, and your greeted with nothing! Oh no they di’int!
How embarrassing! Not only are you worried you might’ve lost it, but the daggers everyone is shooting you is enough to go crawl under a rock for the next week.
The feeling of ultimate relaxed bliss turning to immediate horrified terror is the WORST way to wake up. Sure you might be well rested, the panicked rush that follows is no fun!
Remember that time you ran right through the screen door at your crush’s birthday party? Or what about that time you showed up with your underwear static-clinging to your pant leg? While they were totally embarrassing on their own, your friends make sure you relive that moment in your mind again and again.
So while losing your keys is a major annoyance… at least it isn’t one of these things! So the next time you need our services, just remember at least these aren’t happening to you!
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The Great Allentown Fair is the unofficial Lehigh Valley goodbye to summer. It announces the end of the summer festival season and its end ushers in thoughts of pumpkin patches and apple picking.
That doesn’t mean you should look past the Fair, however. It’s still a great place to take the family and always full with some incredible musical performances to cap off your summer. This year alone features Sugarland, 311 and Offspring, and Niall Horan.
Just as with absolutely any festival in the Lehigh Valley, there are always safety precautions to take even though the events themselves are generally some of the safest you can visit with your family.
Park legally and remember where you parked. Parking can sometimes be tricky at Lehigh Valley events and the Allentown Fair isn’t any exception. Make sure that you don’t park in a tow away zone, especially if you’re driving with your family. There will be many side lots run by private organizations that don’t make too much of a dent in your cotton candy budget. Drop a pin on your Google Maps or other app before you make the walk to the fairgrounds so you can find your car easily after you leave.
Lock Up. This goes without saying, but we can’t tell you the amount of posts we see on Facebook from people who simply don’t lock their vehicles. Lock up!
Be prepared to wait in traffic. The Allentown Fair doesn’t have the worst traffic due to many different roads in and out, but it’s still something to plan ahead for whether you’re heading in or out. Going at off peak hours (right as it opens during the week) is a great way to skip the crowds.
You’ll need cash, but don’t carry too much on you. Plan ahead what you think you’ll need throughout your trip and don’t bring much more than that.
Be sure to keep our phone number in your phone. Call 24/7 Emergency Locksmith at (484) 891-1922 if you’ve locked yourself out of your vehicle at the fair or lost your keys altogether. We’ll be there faster than a spin of a ferris wheel. (Well, we’re not sure exactly how fast that is, but we’ll be there in minutes.)
Have a fun and safe time at the fair!
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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.
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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When the word locksmith comes into mind, most people’s thoughts automatically go to someone who helps you when you’re locked out of your home, vehicle, safe, or other places that requires a key.
While back in the day you would’ve been right, these days that idea is only partially correct.
Modern day locksmiths need to have a much wider knowledge and array of skills than back in the day. It’s not just doorknobs and deadbolts anymore. With today’s technologies and modern advances, the need for a locksmith can be much more unique and specialized for each situation.
Nowadays with all of the different locks, bolts, keys, and security measures one might find both on the market and in day-to-day areas, there needs to be someone reliable and skilled that is able to tackle any of those unique problems if a situation arises.
So if you need a key fixed, are having issues with your car locks, need a new lock installed, you’ve found a old hidden safe buried in your home during renovations, your state of the art wifi locks are on the fritz, or simply can’t find your keys, if it involves anything security-wise, and you need help, call a professional locksmith… that’s what we’re here for!
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