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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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ENTR Smart Lock by Mul-T-Lock

  New on the market is the Mul-T-Lock’s ENTR smart lock. It has the versatility to please every security conscious homeowner. We have put together a few tips for Chicago … Continue reading

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E-key Technology: The Lockitron

  E-keys are unique because they improve upon the faults that traditional keys have. You cannot lose them and permanently compromise your security. If you’re late to come home to … Continue reading

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The Future of Key Copying

KeyMe copies keys. That’s it. But they do it through advanced scanning technology and robotics. According to them, although we have no actual science to back this claim, their keys … Continue reading

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Running with Keys

The runner must prepare. He must eat strategically; he must stretch and warm-up; he must hydrate and know the distance of his route. Along the way he must know how … Continue reading

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Key Selections at Chicago Locksmiths

Keys are a part of our everyday life.  We have a bunch of them hanging off our key chain at all times.  One for our front door, one for our … Continue reading

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