Keys can break off, bend, or crack while the inside door locks for a wide range of reasons. These vary from metal degradation in the lock cylinder mechanism or the key itself to warping, swelling, and shrinking due to temperature fluctuations, improperly installed lock, and misaligned door frames. In this blog entry, the Chicago broken key extraction experts here at Chicago Locksmiths will detail the main reasons that keys can break in door locks.
When looking to protect your residential or commercial property from forced entry and other security risks, the best place to start is with a strong and solid lock. However, many … Continue reading
Transponder / key fob based car keys are somewhat temperamental pieces of equipment, but are totally crucial for the operation of cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles today in 2020. When … Continue reading
Re-keying is a unique, convenient, and special service that saves our clients much time, money, and stress. In this blog post, the rekeying and lock repair experts here at Chicago Locksmiths will … Continue reading
Losing your car keys can prove to be stressful, costly, and even dangerous. Usually people misplace their car keys when they are in a big rush to get somewhere. Here’s … Continue reading
Smart keys, aka transponder keys or key fobs are special car keys that are programmed directly to work with your vehicle. If you lose your car key, it’s not as … Continue reading
The expert residential locksmiths at Chicago Locksmiths regularly perform lockout services for our valued customers. There’s a few strategies, however, that homeowners can tackle when trying to regain entry into … Continue reading
There’s a wide variety of car keys that we commonly deal with in out capacity as professional automotive locksmiths. Here’s a brief guide to the types of car keys most … Continue reading
There’s many reasons that car keys sometimes get stuck inside the ignition of the vehicle. If it occurs constantly, it’s most likely a structural issue with the ignition switch itself. … Continue reading
Skeleton Keys have always carried an element of mystery as they have been central plot devices of many mystery and detective stories. However, despite their shrouded reputation, there’s no magic … Continue reading