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2 Extreme Reasons You Need a Locksmith

Happy October!

We’re getting into the spirit of this SpoOky month of October and thinking about the extreme, horrifying and eerie reasons why you might be in need of a locksmith. Our services are here to protect you from panic and terror. If you run into a hair-raising situation, knowing your locksmith is only a call away can keep you from screaming in fright.

Here are 2 extreme reasons why you might need a locksmith in New Haven, Connecticut.

1.    Spine-Chilling Weather

New England is home to one of the most finicky seasons of the year. Our winter months can go from mildly cool temps to being bone-chilling, ice cold and unbearable outside. If you’ve realized that you locked yourself out of your home or lost your car keys and you’re standing outside in the frigid cold with hypothermia at risk, then calling a locksmith is critical.

2.      Creepy Vibes Around

If you’ve ever had to walk by yourself through a large empty lot, or even the woods alone, at night, then you know how creepy this can be. Maybe you’re the last one to leave work at night and suddenly the bustling garage is now just a big black, empty space where you find yourself searching for your keys and trying to get to your car before all those masked murders from your nightmare suddenly appear (okay this is extreme but some of us have been there). If you can’t seem to find your keys or remember where you put them, you can call a locksmith to come out and help get you unlocked and safely inside without having to navigate through the situation alone.

While the scenarios above are just a fun way to incorporate some Halloween festivities and you’re likely to never run into some of the extreme situations we mentioned, it is important that you find a local locksmith in the area that can trust to come whenever you have a lock emergency or fix.

All America Locksmiths has been serving the local Connecticut community and Westchester County, New York businesses and residents with fast reliable locksmith services for years.

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How to Tell If Your Lock is Broken

If you’re thinking about calling a Locksmith for some help, then chances are you’ve either misplaced your keys, had them stolen or something’s broken and you don’t know how you’re going to get in. Whatever the reason, we’re glad you found us!

All American Locksmiths offers fast, reliable services for emergency, auto, residential and commercial needs all across Connecticut and in Westchester County, New York. Whenever you’re in a jam or if you need someone you can count on to come get the job done, we’re here for you.

If you’re still in the early stages of trying to figure out whether you may need a locksmith at all, we’re here to offer you some help too.

Here are some signs that your door lock is broken and you’re going to need a locksmith to come out and help.

Door Won’t Lock

One of the first and not obvious signs that your door isn’t working as it should is that the lock won’t work. You turn the key and nothing happens. It’s stuck. No matter what you try, the door just swings right open anyway.

Key Spins in the Lock

On the opposite end of the spectrum, there is the instance of your key just spinning round and round when inserted into the lock. Again, this issue means there’s an obvious problem to address or an entirely new lock needing to be installed.

The Knob Wiggles

Even if the door closes okay and the lock seems to work, there could be an issue that puts home security at risk. A wiggling doorknob is a telltale sign that the lock is malfunctioning. Whether it’s loose screws or bolts or something else is happening, it’s best to address the problem with a professional as soon as possible or risk an intruder easily forcing their way in through a damaged door.

Don’t let any of these reasons worry you into thinking that a solution to your door issues is complicated. Our team of professionals will be there to your Bridgeport location promptly to assist you with broken locks, rekeying and entry into your home or business.

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Protecting Your Apartment from Break-ins

Even if your apartment building has surveillance cameras and buzzers, it can still be vulnerable to burglars. A multi-layered security system can make it easy to become complacent and make careless mistakes which allow thieves to steal valuables. Here are some tips to keep your belongings safe.

Make Sure Only People You Trust Have Keys

Before you move into a new apartment, make sure the lock has been changed or rekeyed. A former tenant, plus his or her family members and friends, could still have keys. That means that if the lock wasn’t changed or rekeyed, a stranger could potentially walk into your apartment at any time.

If you lose a key in or near your apartment building, or if you lose your key and identification together, contact the landlord or management company immediately and ask to have the lock changed. You may have to pay a fee, but it’s better than having someone waltz into your home and steal your expensive possessions.

Lock up Your Apartment

It only takes a moment for a burglar to enter an apartment, grab valuables, and disappear. Thieves are often able to get into homes because people leave their doors or windows unlocked. Always lock your apartment, even if you are just going to get your mail or to talk to a neighbor down the hall. Keep windows locked, especially if you live on the ground floor. If you have a sliding door, use a pole in the track to improve security.

Know Who Belongs There

Get to know your neighbors, as well as apartment staff and maintenance workers. Note unfamiliar faces and report any suspicious activity to management or to the police. If you need to go away, ask a neighbor you trust to keep an eye on your apartment.

Hide Valuables

If someone is coming to install or fix something in your apartment, hide valuables, such as a laptop, jewelry, and credit cards. Even if the person doesn’t steal anything at that time, he or she could be looking for valuables to come back and steal later.

Make People Think You’re Home

If you need to be away from your apartment for a while, or if you work at night, creating the impression that someone is home can deter burglars. You can set timers or use a smartphone app to control the lights from any location.

Make Security a Top Priority

All American Locksmiths serves residential and commercial customers in Connecticut and New York. We service the county of Litchfield, Waterbury, Norwalk and more! We can change or rekey locks in apartment buildings if a new tenant is moving in or if someone loses a key, and we can help tenants who accidentally lock themselves out. If you are a landlord interested in improving security or a tenant in need of emergency assistance, contact All American Locksmiths. We are available 24/7 to help with all your security needs.