Car Key Extraction: Handling Emergencies Professionally

If you have ever actually gone through the hassle of a broken car key while you try to start the vehicle or you’ve had it stuck in a car door lock which was rusted and prevented you from removing it, you are definitely no stranger to the hurdle that it could be. It's a situation that could be quite challenging and we are here to help you out with it.

Call our professional and authorized car locksmith los angeles to take care of the issue, regardless of the time and day. We are a 24/7 service and we respond to our calls no matter when we get them. This is due to the fact that we understand that a car lockout could be a ... Read more »

Security Innovations For Your Vehicle

In the last thirty years, the world has seen many technological advances that make our lives more convenient, easier and even safer. Innovations in security, from home alarm systems to vehicle tracking devices allow us to protect our assets more thoroughly and greatly reduce our risk of experiencing theft. Here we will discuss new locking systems, alarm innovations, and vehicle tracking options that can help to keep your vehicle safe in the simplest ways possible. 

High Tech Locks And Other Security Devices For Your Vehicle:

• Remote control locks- At this point, the majority of vehicle have a remote control locking option. With the click of a button you can lock or unlock the car as well as arm the alarm sys ... Read more »

Losing your keys can cost you anywhere from a few minutes to a couple of hours, depending on when and if they can be found. Some of us lose keys frequently and can be sure they are tucked into a couch cushion somewhere or in a pair of pants. And many of us have experienced the moment of panic when you are out of places to look and think those keys may be lost for good this time. In the event that you do lose your keys and need Los Angeles auto locksmith or a car key copy, Authorized Locksmiths has always got you covered. However, if you'd like to try to avoid losing your keys, here's some helpful tips.

1. Make your keys part of your routine

One cause of key loss can be putting your keys in different places all the time. If you can establish a routine where you always put them in one or two places, you can ... Read more »

There are so many advances in technology that have made our lives more streamlined and convenient. And now, thanks to huge advances in security systems, technology has given us the capability to keep our homes and our families safer. From remote control locks to top of the line home security systems, you can make upgrades to your home security customized for your specific needs. 

Smart phone communication with your home systems:

In the last few years, there have been many companies creating high tech security systems that give you access to your home security system via your smart phone. With these security innovations, you are able to see video camera footage of the interior or exterior of your home, be notified when motion sensor lights are activated, have remote access to locking and unlocking doors, and have the ability to open or close the garage ... Read more »

In order to make your home the most secure it can be, it's important not only to have high quality locks and a good home security system, but to perform regular lock maintenance on the locks you have and the doors in which they are installed. Here are 5 easy tips to keeping the locks in your home functioning optimally and maintaining the highest level of security for you and your family.

1. Check to be sure your door is hung properly.

Before even looking at your lock function, it's important to know that your door is level. Doors that are not hung properly or have started to sag over time will put pressure on the lock or bolt, and cause the lock to stick or not fully engage. If you're not sure if a door is sagging, look at the door during the day ... Read more »

Moving into a new home can be such an exciting process. You have a new neighborhood or city to explore, a fresh space to decorate, possibly a start to different jobs or schools, and many new opportunities available to you. Despite all of this, moving can be an overwhelming process; and you may be more vulnerable to theft during a move. Here we discuss some tips for keeping your home and family safe during the big move.

7 Tips For Keeping Your Home Secure:

1- Get the locks rekeyed- The very first thing we always recommend when someone is moving into a previously owned home is to have your locks rekeyed as soon as you get there. Previous owners may still have keys and they may have given friends or neighbors keys; not to mention keys that may be unaccounted for. Hav ... Read more »

It’s definitely going to be a white Christmas this year and while that sounds enchanting, it can turn into a downright nightmare if your locks are unprepared! Along with the snow, the wooly sweatshirts, the beanies, scarves and mittens, comes the big freeze! And that means being locked out or stuck in the cold when your locks are frozen up!

Why Do Locks Freeze? DIY Prevention

Locks freeze up when moisture gets inside and the lock’s internal mechanisms. Firstly, the water itself can permanently damage or rust the locks over time, but ice itself can almost instantly prevent the mechanisms from turning at all.

For this reason, people who live in the colder, Northern regions tend to buy a few cans of ‘lock de-icer’ as part of their standard Winter preparations. If they are prepared, they also treat their house locks and car locks with petroleum jelly or lubricant every week or so during the Winter months. These methods can help prevent f ... Read more »

Enhancing Your Garage Safety

Whether you use your garage for storage or for your vehicles, you don't want anyone breaking in and getting a hold of your things. Learn why the security of your garage might be at risk, and what you can do to better it.

When your garage security system isn't up to par, any of these things is liable to be stolen. Additionally, for many people, there is a door in their garage that leads directly to the interior of their home. A faulty or ineffective garage lock could leave your entire home vulnerable to theft or break-in if the door between the garage and house is not locked.

For these reasons and more, it is important to call upon our garage door services to ensure the safety of your loved ... Read more »

When you discover a problem with your locks, it can be very tempting to fix it yourself, especially if you are a DIY advocate. It may not seem difficult at first, and many DIY handymen and women might even be up to the challenge of a DIY key extraction or a basic lock change, but before you dig out your trusty screwdriver, you might want to consider these points and save yourself a lot of time, energy, expense and possibly even personal injury.

Lower Prices & Higher Efficiency

If the reason you want to change locks or install new locks all by yourself is because you have a talent for anything manual and enjoy a challenge, go right ahead. Just keep a professional locksmith’s phone number handy while you’re having fun.

If the reason is because you either want to save a few bucks or you don’t want to waste time waiting for a locksmith to show up, then stop right there! For basic locksmithing tasks ... Read more »

What's in a Locksmith's Toolbox?

A well-equipped toolbox is a locksmith’s best friend. A locksmith can get through some of the most secure locks on the market… It all starts with our specialty locksmith tools.

Take a Peek Inside Our Toolbox

A locksmith’s tools are very specialized. True you might find some familiar tools inside our toolboxes, like drills, screwdrivers, hammers and the like that we use when installing new locks and alarms. Most of the time, however, you’ll find us using our specialty locksmith tools that only a professional locksmith will have.

A skilled locksmith knows exactly which tools to use for each occasion.

There are many specialty tools that a locksmith must have on his person at all times when ... Read more »

The Pros and Cons of Combination Door Locks

Thinking about getting a keysless entry lock for your home or buisness? Find out whether or not combination door locks are the right choice for you. 

Feel like you’re constantly losing your house key and getting locked out? We have a simple, cost effective solution that can help prevent home lockout situations from happening to you in the future. The answer to your home lockout problem is clear:

Pushbutton Door Locks

When it comes to having a combination lock installed on your home, there are several advantages and disadvantages to these push button locks, including:

Advantages of Installing Combination Locks

• Extra Secure: Unlike ordin ... Read more »

10 Most Popular Door Lock Brands

With so many options to choose from, it can be hard to know which door lock to select for your home, business or institution. This list of the most popular door lock brands should help.

Schlage is a company is known for providing extremely secure locking options for all types of doors. They carry standard door locks as well as keyless entry systems which have become very popular in recent years. They are difficult to pick or pry open, which is why they are highly recommended by our team of professional locksmiths.

Ineffective Theft Deterrents

The internet is full of tips on how to protect your home from break-ins while away on vacation, here are some popular security tips that just don’t work.

Leaving your home lights on round-the-clock

This is a big one, not only because it is a dead giveaway to anyone staking out your home, but also because it is so easily rectified. Leaving your light on consistently sends such an obvious message that you are not home. Installing timers that will automatically turn your lights off and on throughout the day will give the impression that you are actually home, even while you are in fact away.

Having your friendly dog to guard your house

Even if your pet dog is really big ... Read more »

Removing a Broken Key from a Jammed Lock

Key broke off inside your door lock? With the right tools in hand and armed with this step by step instruction guide, you can be your own locksmith for the day and remove your broken key from the lock with ease. 

Sometimes when a lock is well used and aged over time, you can find yourself running into a situation where you put your key into the lock, and it just doesn't come back out, sometimes even breaking into two, with part of the key still left behind! If this happens to you, not only will be left with a broken key, but your door will be stuck either locked or unlocked, niether of which is a very safe choice, as someone could easily break in to your house that way.

Dealing With Jam ... Read more »

Selecting an Office Security System

Keep your business fully protected at all hours of the day and night by selecting an office security system to monitor your facility 24/7.

When it comes to your business, it is absolutely imperative that you keep your assets protected properly, insuring that no supplies, equipment, or computers are stolen, causing you to loose valuable resources. A quality security system can help you keep tabs on your office space at all times, thereby keeping your business secure. You work hard to make your business succeed so it’s crucial to protect it against internal and external crime. It doesn't matter if your business is small or large you need to protect it against threats.

Office Surveillance Camera S ... Read more »

If you’re moving to a new place, your home or office has been broken into, or if you just went through a messy breakup, you will need to do something about your home locks.

Have you recently moved homes? Is your lock falling off the door? Does your lock get jammed shut, not letting you into your home? Not all lock-related issues are the same. Some problems can be resolved by locksmith experts while other problems are much more serious and are impractical to repair. If a lock has been tampered with or damaged beyond repair, the lock should be replaced promptly, as it can pose as a major security vulnerability. Locks that are too fragile and can’t protect your home any longer should be changed or fixed if possible; locks that are in good working order b ... Read more »

Old homes with all their antique charms are all the rage now. Moving into an older home doesn’t mean you have to compromise on the level of your home security.

Sometimes old is good. But when it comes to locks and the security of your home, this might not be the case. Over the years, it's become popular for young couples and families to move into older neighborhoods in order to have access to downtown areas. It’s the new pedestrian lifestyle people seek as neighborhoods change. So moving into an older home in an upscale neighborhood has become the norm.

Moving Into an Older Home?

The trend of mixing the old and new also means that many of the older homes you walk into these days have a mixture of antiques, along with computers, big-screen TVs and modern sound systems. ... Read more »

A peephole should be on every front door. To have a door viewer installed in your home, contact our peephole installation experts today! While not the most high-tech security device on the planet, a peephole is a very effective security measure that every home should have.

There are many different types of door viewers that our locksmith experts can help you out with. Our home locksmiths can help you out with the process of choosing and installing a door viewer for your door. We work with all major brands and can provide you with a variety of different types of peepholes to best meet your needs. The door viewers we install come in different styles and colors to match your decor while protecting your home simultaniously.

Our locksmiths service all the following peephole services:  ... Read more »

When protecting your home, there are a number of types of locks to consider, not just for the house itself, but for all of your property. Here are a few considerations to think about:

Protecting Your Home From Within

Front Door and Back Door Locks

The exterior doors of your home are the most important, so you should seek the highest grade of security for all entrances to the house. A door-knob lock, accompanied by dead-bolt lock is the best option here. A door-knob lock allows for key access from the outside, and its spring slam-shut bolt allows you to shut the door easily from the inside, with thumb turns to lock from the inside. The cylinder dead-bolt lock does the harder work of keeping burglars out. You can get a dead bolt that locks ... Read more »

Save yourself money on homeowners insurance each month by installing a home alarm system. Learn to install your home alarm in three easy steps.

If you want to insure that your home is properly protected from possible intruders, you'll likely want to install a working alarm system. An experienced locksmith could help recommend the ideal alarm for your household. You could also select the system of your choice and then decide if you want to install it on your own or have a professional do it for you. 

Home Installation in Three Easy Steps

 Most burglaries occur during the day and there are more than 1 million burglaries every year. The best of professional installation is that you get to sit back and relax while it is being installed for y ... Read more »