Locksmith F.A.Q.
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What do I do in case I'm locked out?…
What do I do in case I'm locked out?…
Know this most people get locked out quite often during their lifetime, the first thing you should do is have a prevention plan. In this case if you find yourself locked out try to use another entrance point via side door or through the basement door, if you locked out of your care check the other doors to see if they are unlocked. If all the doors are locked, call a professional locksmith to open your door.…
How to prevent lockouts?…
How to prevent lockouts?…
Always have a spare key hidden somewhere around the building you can hime this key in a coded key keeper lockbox, do not place this lockbox next to the entrance door, you should have this key keeper lockbox at least 50 feet away from your entrance door.…
What are the best type of locks?…
What are the best type of locks?…
Amerikey's Locksmiths always recommend installing high security locks, medeco & Mul-T-Lock are just 2 brand name high security lock manufactures who offer quality mechanical and elctronic security hardware.…
What do I do in the event my house was broken into?…
What do I do in the event my house was broken into?…
The first step should be the obvious, to call the police and file a report. After thats done hire a locksmith or security consultant to inspect your properties security, determine where the weeknesses are, and implement a strategy that offers a solution to quality security thats durable.…
Where is a good place to hide my petty cash and jewelry?…
Where is a good place to hide my petty cash and jewelry?…
Many women have jewelry boxes that arent properly secure and easy to open or steal. Hiding cash under the mattress or in your sock drawer isnt smart either, thats the first place burglars look. Consider buying a fire rated safe to store your valubles.…
How much does a good safe cost?…
How much does a good safe cost?…
Depending on the type of use a good safe for your home should run you anywhere from 0 to 00.…
Can burglars come in through the fire escape in my building?…
Can burglars come in through the fire escape in my building?…
Sure. They can easily climbing up or down the staircase of the fire escape then breaking or lifting your window to gain access to your apartment. Consider installing Fire department window gates, in NYC these have to be FDNY approved to ensure safety, DO NOT have anything but FDNY approved window gates approved installed as this can be a life threatning factor in an emergency situation.…
What do i do if i suspect my employees are stealing from my…
What do i do if i suspect my employees are stealing from my…
Installing security cameres not only will help you identify the theif but it can prevent the act of stealing from ever occuring. the more high tech and more cameras installed in your place of business the better. Employees will also do their job more efficiently as they never know who or when the boss is watching.…
What tyoe of hardware do i need to have installed on an emer…
What tyoe of hardware do i need to have installed on an emer…
Fire code is clear that an emergency exit door must be exited via one motion egress. For this lock manufactures make all types of exit devices such as panic bars, and even alarmed panic bars notifing of emergency exit.…
How long does a fire rated door need to withstand a fire?…
How long does a fire rated door need to withstand a fire?…
According to fire code a UL Listed fire rated door must be at least 90 minutes fire rated.…
What can be the cause for my intercom not to work?…
What can be the cause for my intercom not to work?…
With electric low voltage applications there can be many factors for a system to have a malfunction and not work, wiring can be an issue, power supply, the door strike or magnetic lock, the intercom station, a burned out relay r rectifier can be the problem as well. We recomend calling an expert to diagnose the issue and provide a solution. Contact Amerikey for a quote.…
How to remove a broken key from a lock?…
How to remove a broken key from a lock?…
Try using tweezers and spray lubrication like WD-40 if hat doesnt work its possible that the broken key is stuck all the way in the plug and you should call a locksmith to remove it for you so that you dont cause more damage to the cylinder.…
Which is the best Locksmith & Security company in NYC?…
Which is the best Locksmith & Security company in NYC?…
Thats an easy one: Amerikey.…
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