{"id":548,"date":"2014-05-21T08:39:38","date_gmt":"2014-05-21T08:39:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/?p=548"},"modified":"2014-07-10T14:13:28","modified_gmt":"2014-07-10T14:13:28","slug":"improve-your-locksmith-knowledge-with-this-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/locksmiths-tips\/improve-your-locksmith-knowledge-with-this-advice","title":{"rendered":"Improve Your Locksmith Knowledge With This Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"

A locksmith<\/u> can<\/u> get<\/b> you into a home or car when you can<\/u>‘t find your keys, of course. They can<\/u> also install a safe for you so that your valuables are protected. They can<\/u> even replace a lock<\/b> on a mailbox, or install locks on windows. What service do you need?<\/p>\n

If you have an attached garage, you should hire a locksmith<\/u> to make sure that the door is secure. Many people fail to do this and they end up having someone enter their home unauthorized. Even if you close and secure the garage dorr, you should still have a lock<\/b> put on the door to the house.<\/p>\n

When a locksmith<\/u> is replacing a lock<\/b> for you, make sure that they are using a new one that is in a sealed package. It is the only way to be sure that they haven’t made a duplicate. If they do, this means that they can<\/u> gain access to your home whenever they like.<\/p>\n

While it is important to understand how much the job will<\/b> cost, it is also important to be aware of any other fees involved in the process. For example, some locksmiths charge extra for emergency service. Others will<\/b> tack on a fee if they have to drive a certain distance. Question the locksmith<\/u> about this so that you understand how much you will<\/b> be charged.<\/p>\n

If you call a locksmith<\/u> and they answer the phone with a generic phrase, you should definitely be a bit wary. Opening the call with “locksmith<\/u>” or “locksmith<\/u> services” means that they may be avoiding giving you a legal name. This is not acceptable for anyone that has the ability to access your home.<\/p>\n

If you cannot get<\/b> into your home, do not let someone drill into the lock<\/b> prior to trying any other tactics. In addition, someone that wants to immediately replace the lock<\/b> is probably not legitimate. A good locksmith<\/u> can<\/u> get<\/b> into just about any door. Therefore, the two steps mentioned above should not be necessary.<\/p>\n

Do not trust a locksmith<\/u> that gives you a quote that is far less than any others you have contacted. In some cases, this is done with the intention of reeling you in. Once they begin to service you, they will<\/b> start to add on additional fees for things like paperwork and the fuel they used to get<\/b> to where you are.<\/p>\n

When you initially call a locksmith<\/u>, make sure you question them about the type of services they perform. You do not want to have them come out to your location, only to find out that they do not service cars or they do not have what they need to take care of your situation. Chances are, you are going to be in a hurry to get<\/b> the situation resolved, and you do not want to waste time.<\/p>\n

Whether you are locked out, moving in, building new or just want to upgrade your current security system, a good locksmith<\/u> will<\/b> be a huge help. They have the skills you need to stay protected. Find a local professional today with the advice found here and you’ll solve your problems quickly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A locksmith can get you into a home or car when you can‘t find your keys, of course. They can also install a safe for you so that your valuables are protected. They can even replace a lock on a mailbox, or install locks on windows. What service do you need? If you have an […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":547,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[184],"tags":[192,194,191,187,188],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/548"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=548"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/548\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":549,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/548\/revisions\/549"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/547"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=548"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=548"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=548"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}