Monthly Archives: January 2022

How Temperature Changes Affect Locks

How Temperature Changes Affect Locks

Temperature changes can have a distinct effect on the operation of metal-based locks, as metal often expands and contracts during periods of heating and cooling. In this blog entry, the … Continue reading

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4 Myths About Exterior Door Security

4 Myths About Exterior Door Security

Exterior security is more than the simple presence of a deadbolt lock – there’s a massive range of strategies that we recommend home and business owners implement in order to … Continue reading

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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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