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Simple Tips to Keep Your Lehigh Valley Neighborhood Safe

The Lehigh Valley is home to some of the best men and women police officers anywhere and we thank them for their service.

However, there are a few ways that you and your neighbors can keep where you live safe as well.

Talk to Each Other

One of the best ways to keep your neighborhood safe is to speak with your neighbors. The more you know about each other, the easier it is to spot something weird going on in the neighborhood. Be sure to let your neighbors know when you’re going on vacation or will be away for an extended period of time. Exchange phone numbers!

Start a Neighborhood Watch or Use Social Media

This is the next step to talking to each other. See if you local police department can help with a local neighborhood watch. If that’s not possible, use Facebook groups or social media like Nextdoor to keep in touch and communicate wherever you are.

Install a Security System

There’s no better way to keep a tab on what goes on around your own home than by installing a security system. The more that are installed in your community, the safer it will be!

Be sure to contact us at 24/7 Emergency Locksmith for more information on your lock needs.

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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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Four Times to Change the Locks on Your Home in the Lehigh Valley

Most people have been in a situation where they have thought to themselves, “Hmm, maybe I should change my locks.”

But, what does that really mean and why should you do it?

We take a look at a few reasons you should change your locks in the Lehigh Valley.

You Just Bought a Previously Lived-in Home: We all want to trust people and we all want to give the benefit of the doubt, but, let’s be honest, it’s best to start fresh. If you are buying a home in which someone has lived before, it’s a fantastic idea not only to get all of the keys from them, but to rekey the entire home.

You Bought a Brand New Home
: So, instead of buying a home from someone who has lived there for awhile, you just bought a home that was just built. No worries about keys, right? Wrong. Even though it’s a new home, there are still people who have had access to keys to your home including contractors and real estate agents. You’re always better off rekeying.

Someone Has Moved Out: No matter the trust level you have with a person, if they move out of your home after having access to keys to your home, it’s time to rekey that home. Your friends may have the best intentions, but if you don’t know where your keys are heading, you have to take care of yourself.

You Lost Your Keys: No one wants to admit that they have actually lost their keys. We are going to look to the ends of the Earth to find them. But, if you come to a point where you know that you’ve actually lost them, it’s imperative that you change your home locks right away.

Thankfully, 24/7 Emergency Locksmith is able to help you with changing your home locks immediately!

Call us at (484) 891-1922 and let’s get started.

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Rekeying vs Replacing Locks in the Lehigh Valley

So you’ve moved into your new house only to find the former owner didn’t have a key to the back door lock. Or you’ve simply given out too many copies of a particular key and can no longer keep track of how many people have access to your property. Maybe you’ve taken over a business office and have no way of knowing who has keys and would like to limit access to those you want to give it to.

There are two options that can give you piece of mind.

The first is to rekey the locks. Rekeying is taking the old lock and readjusting it’s inner workings to work with a new key. From there the old key no longer works and a new key will function in its place.

While the process sounds easy enough, it is in depth and requires the entire lock to be removed and adjusted, the process and time is minimal when using a professional locksmith. The cost is also more affordable than lock replacement.

While it can help with some security, this method doesn’t add any additional benefits that a new lock would include.

The second type is lock replacement. It is just that. The lock and keys are replaced. The entire unit will be replaced with a newer and up to date model that include the most up to date security tests and features. The cost can vary depending on the lock that is being replaced, and have a wide variety of budgetary options.

If you’re not sure which method to go to, contact your local locksmith for the best advice for your unique situation.

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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 is a Locksmith and Where to Find One in the Lehigh Valley

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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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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How to Fix Your Key Fob

In the world of technology, it is easy to take things for granted. Take your key fob for example. This keyless remote can help you get in your car, open your trunk, and may even start your car with ease. When you key fob stops working for one reason or another, you suddenly realise how much easier this little remote made your life.

Now you are stuck unlocking your car with the actual key, struggling to get it turned just right. You can no longer start your car from a distance and allow it to warm up a bit as you check out in the store. Once your key fob stops working, it becomes a very important part of your life.

There are many reasons why your key fob may stop working, whether it is because the signal is lost, the battery is dead, or the remote is just old and worn out. Luckily, you can fix your key fob by yourself if need be, or you can hire a professional from 24/7 Emergency Locksmith to help you get your key fob working again and you on your way.

If you want to attempt to fix your fob yourself, we will give you some tips to help make the process easier for you. Before you start taking apart your key fob, you will want to make sure you key fob is actually the problem. If you have an extra key fob, check to see if it works. If it does, the original fob is the issue, but if not, it could be an electrical or mechanical problem with the door locks. Once you know that the fob is the issue, continue to the next steps.

Change the Battery

Your key fob problems may be as simple as changing the battery. Try swapping the old battery for a new and seeing if the fob will work. If an old battery was the problem, than the fix was easy and you can carry on with your day! If not, you may want to try something else to fix the issue.

Reprogramming Your Fob

Try reprogramming your key. To do this you will follow these steps:

  1. Get in your car with the fob and key and shut the door.
  2. Turn your key to the on position but don’t actually start your car, press the lock button on the fob, and then turn the car back off.
  3. Repeat three times. On the last cycle, leave your car in the on position.
  4. Wait for the locks to sound and press the lock button again.
  5. Turn the key to the off position to end the programming.

This is just one method to reprogram your key fob. If this does not work for you, feel free to give 24/7 Emergency Locksmith a call. We can get your remote reprogrammed or get you a new fob and program it for you. Contact us today and get your key fob working again!

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