You come home after a long day at work looking forward to getting into a comfy chair to relax and you realize that you have no way to get into the house. Having a lock that you can lock on the inside as you leave for the day is handy but if you’ve locked your keys inside the you have a problem. If you live alone, you can’t wait for a roommate or family member to come home. It’s always a good idea to leave a spare key with a friend or find a place to hide a spare key outside.
Things to Try Before Calling a Locksmith
Check around the outside of the house to see if you may have left a door or window unlocked to gain access into the house. If there is a chance you may have hidden a key years ago, check around. You can try lock-picking. If your lock is an older one you might get lucky and you will most likely feel the need to get the locks changed if you can manage to unlock it as this means other people can too! There are two things you need when attempting to pick a lock, a tension rod and a pick, like a bobby pin for example. You can also try to open a window or door with a knife or crowbar to try and jimmy the deadbolt. Credit cards will only work on a spring bolt and will not work with a deadbolt. Choose a card that you don’t mind if it gets damaged. Insert the card just above where the latch is located, holding it perpendicular to the door and start wiggling and pushing the card. As you push, start bending the card away from the door knob in an effort to slide the latch back and away from the door jamb. You should also add your weight to push on the door while you bend the card. These options not working will force you to weigh your options. When you try to break into your home you may cause more damage and end up needing to call the locksmith anyway!
Locksmith Services in Killeen, Austin, San Antonio, Round Rock, San Marcos, Frisco, New Braunfels & Houston Texas
When you lock yourself out of your house you will ask yourself how on earth did this happen?! Grownups don’t do this and you probably think this will never happen to you. The smartest thing to do is leave a spare key with a trusted friend or family member or buy a “hide-a-key” that blends in with the natural surroundings. When calling a locksmith make sure you’re aware of the cost before they get there. Some will charge a visit fee on top of the actual service fee. If you find yourself in need of a locksmith, give Texan Lock & Key a call.
