Unexpected Lockout Situations
If you are experiencing a home or auto lockout you are likely as surprised as most people who experience the same problem. You likely never thought it would happen to you until it actually happened to you. There are many different reasons for finding yourself in this situation. Your door may jam, you might lose your keys or there could be a problem with your lock. There are literally a ton of reasons why you might find yourself locked out. If you attempt to break back into your own home then you might only make the situation worse than it already is. What if you unexpectedly lock yourself out of your car? You wouldn’t want to do anything that could damage the locks of your vehicle so that it is impossible to unlock or lock the doors in the future. This is why it is a good idea to call on the services of a locksmith instead. Nobody wants to find themselves locked out regardless of why it happens. We are sure that if you’re still reading this that you are no different.
A dependable locksmith is available around the clock, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week to assist with your lockout needs. They realize that this is a situation that you can’t really predict. It could happen to anyone at any time of the day or night. This is why a reputable and reliable locksmith service will offer services around the clock.
As a locksmith service that offers you services around the clock, Reliable Chamblee Locksmith wants you to be prepared for the worst. If you’re wondering exactly what is considered a walkout we’ll let you know that it is when you are unable to get inside of a place or vehicle. This is usually considered an emergency situation, if you’re thinking that this would never happen to you then consider these scenarios.
Home lockout situations:
Leaving your house keys inside the house and shutting the door behind you.
Worn out locks
Damaged locks due to attempted break-in
Children shutting the door when you don’t have the keys in your hand
Lost keys
Something is jammed inside the door
Business lockout situations:
Malfunctioning alarm system
Lost or Stolen keys
Old and damaged locks that no longer work
A standard key that breaks off in the door
Broken lock
Damaged locks
Automotive Lockout Situation:
A latch won’t disengage
Door jam
Locked keys inside
Lost or damaged transponder chip
Key is jammed in the door or ignition and won’t come out
These are the majority of the reasons why our locksmiths are called upon to assist with a lockout. There are undoubtedly plenty of other reasons why you might experience a lockout but these are the most common. Now that you know why you might experience a lockout you may also want to know what you can do to handle the problem without making it worse.
What You Should Do When Locked Out
If you’re locked out of course we’ll tell you that you should contact our locksmiths. This would be the most logical thing to do. This would definitely be the most logical thing to do if the mechanics of the lock are damaged. Faulty locks could pose a serious threat to your safety and security. When the mechanics of your locks are damaged then you will not be able to unlock the lock. If you’re experiencing a problem with the way that your doors are opening or locking, you should get in touch with a locksmith right away. This will help you protect your safety and security.
Here are additional things that you can and should not do to gain access back inside your home.
- Don’t break a widow out to gain access because it will only make the situation worse. You’ll have to contact a window company to repair the broken window and what if there isn’t one available?
- Make sure that there is no other way inside. If you have a patio door, you may have stashed a key somewhere for instances such as this.
- Contact a locksmith
If your locked out your car, you can also depend on a locksmith to get you back inside. The great part about contacting a locksmith is that they will usually come to wherever you are to help you get back inside. Locksmiths have the tools needed to help gain access back into your car without damaging any parts of it. They don’t have to scratch up your car, remove the car’s antenna or break a window. You will not have to worry about them damaging your locks in the process of helping you gain access back inside. They are able to unlock the doors of any type of vehicle, so you shouldn’t be concerned as to whether or not a locksmith will be able to assist you because of the type of vehicle you drive. They can even help you rekey your locks, replace locks or replace your transponder key. A locksmith can be an answer to your prayers if you’re locked out. At best, they will be able to quickly alleviate some of the stress that is associated with being locked out.
Now that you know what you can do and who you can depend on when you are locked out, we hope that you will take it to heart. While we can offer motorists all of the suggestions that would help them gain access back inside, each individual has to determine what they are willing to do in order to get back inside. If you have a spare key that will not help if the locks are damaged and this is why it is important to know what your different options are for gaining access back inside of your home, business, or vehicle again.