what is Re Keying ?

2011-05-17

From our experience at Dans Locksmith, most people are not sure what is re keying and what is the difference between changing a lock and re keying it.When in need of a lock change you have to consider the reason for a changing the lock.For example my friend Joe just moved to his new house in Virginia Beach, and wanted the locks changed since he was not sure who has the key's he wanted them replaced.Now he had the key's and the locks were in decent condition so he decided to just re key the locks instead of replacing the locks and getting new hardware installed.So basically re keying means keeping the old locks but changing the keys and replacing the locks means replacing the hardware on the door.So if your locks are in good shape the cheaper option is to re key them but keep in mind that when you re key locks you generally do not get a gurentee on the work so in the long run it might save money to replace the locks.

be ready for an emergency

2011-05-17

Have you ever been locked out? people have often described being locked out as one of the most frustrating experience's one can ever have.One of the things we hear most here at Dans Locksmith is people that are taken advantage of only because of their ignorance when it comes to locksmiths.One of the more famous incidents we had heard is a senior citizen that resides in Ashland Va.He locked his keys in the car and just chose the first locksmith he could find, it took 3 hours to arrive and he was charged more than $300 to unlock the car.the lesson from this unfortunate man is that being ready can save you a lot of time and money.You should spend half an hour of your time and research the locksmith field in your area,just call around and see who offers the best response time at the best rate.And just a word of advice if you do get locked out no matter if its from your house,car or office please consider Dans Locksmith as your first choice Locksmiths.

Locksmith services

2011-05-17

In this article we are going to go over the various services most local locksmiths offer.we are going to divide them to three different fields:

Residential locksmith-From unlocks to lock changes and re key

commercial locksmith-high sercurity locks,buzzer systems,card readers,camera,master keying

automotive locksmith -Ignition repair and replace, replacing lost keys,programing keys,car unlocks

Here at Dans locksmith we are proud to offer a full range of locksmith service including these and more.

Automobile Locksmith

2011-05-18

An automobile locksmith is a locksmith that specializes car locks and cylinders.As an expert you can expect the technician to be knowledgeable in any type of make and model out there.From older models with simple ignition switches to newer models that have transponder chips and Vat-systems.Any locksmith is able to unlock cars but Replacing lost keys or repairing damaged ignitions is an art that not every locksmith is trained for.Here at Dans Locksmith we offer a full array of locksmith service's and we also specialize in automobile keys and ignitions.

high security locks

2011-05-28

this article about high security locks is about the different options out there to make your home or business safe.We all know and acknowledge the importance of our residences security.In our houses we have the things most important to us starting from our different belongings and of course the safety of our family.At Dans Locksmith we feel the need to clarify the different high security locks and to help the general public to understand the importance of such a lock.Our first example is the Medeco.The medeco is considered to be one of the best locks in the united states.Its safety feature include a plate against a drill bit and a restricted key that only the owner of the card can duplicate.When dealing with a commercial property it is very important to have keys that cannot be duplicated because of the amount of people that get access to the keys.Another good example is the Mul-T-Lock this high security lock has a lot of the features that the Medeco has but uses a very different lock system but is also highly Recommended by our Commercial locksmith team.

Lock-set functions

2011-05-28

The different variety of lock sets out there can sometime confuse a locksmith or a contractor as to what is the best lock set for each door.when deciding what kind of lock you want to install on a door its important to factor what the lock set is actually supposed to do.Planing ahead when trying to install a lock is very important no matter if its a fresh installation or just replacing an existing lock.To simplify the selection of different manufacturer and functions the different lock sets distinguish them selves by naming them according to their function.Here at Dans Locksmith we offer both mortise lock sets and cylindrical lock-sets.Generally the functions are the same on both kinds of locks even though there is a big difference the design of both locks.While the purpose of a keyed lock is to prevent access from unauthorized people there are always a couple of more things to consider when choosing a lock set.Another important factor to consider is emergency situations like a fire or any other case that needs a quick and simple way of getting out of the property.A great example is a Deadbolt that you need to twist which in case of a fire can be to hot to use, the solution that most fire inspectors recommend is a lock with a paddle or a push bar that can be open in any case of a fire emergency.In conclusion when installing a new lock it is very important to consider the actual function the lock is supposed to provide.

Dans Locksmith | Eviction

2011-06-10

Here at Dans Locksmith we offer complete locksmith services for any of your eviction needs.No matter if you are the owner of a property in need of a locksmith to accompany you on the eviction due date a landlord or a real estate agent taking care of bank owned properties we are the number one source for all your locksmith needs.we understand the need to be fast and prompt and we know the value of being at your location on the requested time since it involves so many different schedules.We offer discounts for account and we specialize in residential and commercial evictions.

Mail Box keys

2011-06-10

Have you lost your mail box keys? Moved to a new apartment and did not receive your mail box key? Here at Dans Locksmith we are the solution to your problem.Since the post office will not help you out since they do not have the keys, we offer complete mail box keys and cylinders service.We are able to either make you a new key or replace the existing cylinder and provide you with new keys that will open your box.We fully respect your time and guarantee fast and prompt service.So no matter if you are the resident or the landlord of a property we are able to solve all of your mail box issues.Please free to call us with any question you may have about our excellent locksmith services.We take pride on our great customer service and offer 24 hour 7 days a week service.

Ford focus Ignition

2011-06-10

Lost the keys to your ford focus? key not turning the ignition? key broken in two? Do not panic Dans Locksmiths are here for you.We offer 24 hour 7 days a week service and are able to take care of any of your ford focus ignition switch needs.Our expert automotive locksmith will be able to assist you in any issue you may have with your ignition cylinder or keys.The ford focus has been know to have ignitions switch problems and we are fully equipped and ready to solve any of your emergency locksmith needs.As always we offer affordable and prompt locksmith services.

House Lock Out

2011-06-10

Have you ever been Locked out ? Here at Dans Locksmith we offer 24 hour 7 days a week emergency house lock out service.We guarantee fast and reliable service and take pride in our excellent customer service from the dispatcher to the technician that will arrive at your home.We know that sometimes bad things happen that can ruin your whole day and our number one goal is to make this experience as painless as possible.Our Locksmiths carry state of the art equipment and are able to unlock any lock in the market today.We also offer re-key and lock change service as well as automotive locksmith services.Please call us now with any question you may have we will be happy to assist you in any way.

Unlocking safes

2012-01-28

One of the more complicated fields in the locksmith industry is unlocking safes.

Here at Dan's locksmith our commercial locksmiths have years of experience and are able to unlock any safe no matter the size or brand.

The most common issue is an old home safe which no one remember the combination to. We do our best to offer a competitive rate but still provide high quality service.

A very common safe is called sentry safe and can be opened in a jiffy.

One of our top priority's when it comes to safe is to provide fast and prompt service as we know time is a valuable thing in these cases.

We can also change a combination on any safe and make keys if possible.

Ford Ignitions

2012-01-28

When of the more common problems with Ford Ignitions is one of the wafers in the ignition switch malfunctions and gets your key stuck in the key hole.In this case it is very important not to try to force the key and brake it because that will start a whole different problem and will require the cylinder to be drilled out and that is never a cheap scenario.

Here at Dan's Locksmiths we provide 24 hour 7 days a week emergency automotive locksmith services.We are able to fix any problems with your ford ignition no matter what year and model.

We also offer Re-key service in case the keys got stolen and are also able to program any type of transponder chip.

When of most important thing to remmember about car keys is that is always important to make a copy of your car key, that will make the difference between getting stuck in a parking lot waiting to be rescued and relaxing with the second key that you made.

Georgetown Locksmiths

2012-02-02

Here at Dan's Locksmiths we are proud to cover the Georgetown area which is one of Washington d.c's premier neighborhoods . One of our Georgetown Locksmiths main strong point is our Fast response time.We can be anywhere in the area in 15 minutes and we can assure you the best service in your time of need.All of our vans carry a full array of various locks and locking mechanisms. No job is too small or too big for us at our locksmith store everyone is welcome no matter if you need your car unlocked or if you need the whole building re keyed we are more than capable to assist you in any way.

So basically to summarize things if you ever need a locksmith call us in will be there in a jiffy.

Bump keys

2012-02-07

A lot of people heard of bump keys but i bet less than 10% know what it really is. A cylinder is built from two pieces , the housing and the core itself, and from top and bottom pins.the top pins are pushed by springs inside the pin barrels and when the right key is in the top and bottom pins align which makes it possible for the cylinder to turn and operate a locking mechanism. A Bump key is a key that is cut in with the lowest cuts possible and when used with some tension it rakes the bottom pins and creates the same effects that lock picking usually tries to achieve . The bump keys are all over the web and can be easily ordered without any kind of documentation. There are Bump proof locks out there but more than 75% of locks are not bump proof.Some of the brands who are bump proof are Medeco and Mul-t-Lock which are locks that have special security features that prevent them from being bumped. Here at Dan's Locksmiths we carry a few good solutions for preventing your locks from being bumped .