In this blog entry, the Las Vegas emergency locksmith service and Las Vegas lockout service experts here at Top Master Locksmith Las Vegas will detail the best ways to avoid getting locked out of your home or business.
Spare Keys
We recommend giving a trusted friend, family member, or neighbor a spare key to hole on to as a lifeline in the event of a lockout. Don’t stash a spare key outside your house under your doormat or under a rock – as this will be one of the first places that burgers look. It’s a good idea to keep spare keys in your wallet or purse.
Checking for Keys
Always check your keys before you leave the house. It’s good to keep keys in a specific area in which you’ll always remember them. Ideally this place is near your door so that you can easily spot them before leaving your house. If you always keep your keys in the same place all the time, you will notice when they go missing. We recommend using hooks or wall mounts to keep your keys organized.
Replacing Worn Out Keys and Locks
If your keys or locks are worn out – grinding, getting stuck, sliding, loose, or experiencing any other form of functional issue – have them professionally replaced. It’s rare for homeowners to get locked out after a new deadbolt or door knob lock is installed. Keys and locks always wear down over the years, with keys becoming dull or rounded off. The professional Las Vegas lock replacement and Las Vegas key replacement team here at Master Locksmith can assist you in rapidly and professionally replacing older, worn out locks and keys.
Keyless Locks
Smart locks and keyless locks can be a godsend, using combinations, cards, passcodes, and even fingerprints to operate, eliminating the need for physical keys, and greatly lowering the risk of lockouts consequently. Smart locks allow you to assign unique codes for different people, as well as programming temporary time sensitive or one use codes for delivery people. Some smart locks even allow you to track a log of who comes into your home and when.