Category Archives: Keys

Benefits of Master Key Systems

In this blog entry, the professional Chicago master keying service experts here at Chicago Locksmiths will detail the main definition and benefits of master key systems.

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Guide to Key Fobs

In this blog entry, the professional Chicago automotive locksmith service experts here at Chicago Locksmith will detail the most important things to know about key fobs.

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Top Reasons that Keys Break in Door Locks

Top Reasons that Keys Break in Door Locks

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.

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Benefits of High Security Key Systems

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

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How Locksmiths can Help with Key Fob Replacement

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

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Professional Guide to Rekeying Locks

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

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How to Remove Broken Keys from Car Locks

Car Key Loss Prevention

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

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Buying New Smart Car Keys

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

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Lost House Key Strategies

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

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Types of Car Keys

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

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