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When it comes to your security, some minor concerns with you locks and keys (or things that might not even seem to be concerns) can happen to anyone.
Here are ten things that could be happening with your home, office, or vehicle locks that you should be on the lookout for.

Key stuck in lock momentarily
Key has trouble turning
Rust has formed
Fob keeps losing, or has a weak, connection
Lock not working 100% after freezing weather
Lock won’t open without some jiggling
Bent key
Deadbolt doesn’t completely lock/unlock
Old lock hasn’t been used often
Lock turns without key being fully inserted

These, and a variety of other issues can happen. So be mindful if you locks are acting, well, not to their full potential. Basically if you can’t just open your lock nearly effortlessly, something might be on the fritz.

So while these particular “issues” might not seem like anything, or if you just don’t feel like it’s necessary to look into further, most should be addressed ASAP.

You just never know when that minor inconvenience does a 180 and turns into an actual, and sometimes expensive, problem.

Call us with any and all of your lock needs and concerns, we’re here to help!

It’s happened. It’s incredibly cold out, you go to unlock your car, and the locks won’t budge. You try the fob again and you can hear the attempt of the mechanism in your doors trying to work. Maybe the key itself? Nope! Ugh you’re locked out of your car from the cold temperatures and you just don’t know what to do.

Here are a few suggestions to get you back in your car and on the road.

Try auto starting your car:

By giving your car a chance to warm up from the inside, your locks may be able to warm up, therefore melting the blockage.

Heat up your key:

Do this one VERY carefully! Use a lighter or blow dryer to heat up the end of your key. Then insert it into the lock and the heat can assist in warming the mechanism inside.

Try a lock de-icer:

This small aerosol can fits in a purse or backpack. The tip is inserted into the lock and the chemicals inside melt the troublesome ice.
So prepare yourself for the winter with the mindset that you might get frozen-locked out of your vehicle and keep these tips in mind, just in case you need them.

If you’re still having problems, call us!! 484-891-1922

Whether you’re dressing up as Wonder Woman or a Power Ranger this Halloween, we want to wish you a safe, happy, and fun one!

Be sure to be extra aware of your surroundings if you’re driving this evening and make sure your kids have some sort of reflective material on their costumes!

And, as always, if you’re in need of a locksmith at any time on Halloween or any other day of the year, call us at (484) 891-1922.

Happy Halloween!