While the benefits afforded through strong, high quality deadbolt locks last year round, there’s a number of additional security concerns associated with the warm and wild months of Summer. Here’s a guide to some of these essential Summer Home Security Tips, as prepared by the lock installation experts here at Sonic Locksmith.
Check Unlocked Windows
While we don’t recommend leaving your windows unlocked for any reason, in this event an unlocked window can be a godsend. Try to remove the window’s screen, lift the window, and crawl through - just be careful not to hurt yourself!
Remove the Doorknob
While we don’t recommend this (we think it’s a much better approach to contact a licensed locksmith expert who can do the work themselves) you may consider removing the doorknob. Some doorknobs have mounting screws or connections concealed, with a small pin sized hole under or to the side of the knob. Use a bobby pin or paperclip to press inside this hole - keep pushing as far as possible while pulling and twisting the doorknob, all while applying pressure, until the door knob comes off. Then, remove the decorative plate to show the locket - and then pull the locking mechanism back and the door should unlock.
Call us today for any questions or concerns related to ignition switch issues.
At Sonic Locksmith, we are happy to travel to your home if you are in our service area. Once there, we can help you to determine if the issue can be solved by one of our locksmiths.
Please call (844) ALL-KEYS today to learn more about how a locksmith can help fix your ignition in Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn, and the surrounding areas.
