We bet you didn’t know locksmiths do more than help you when you’ve locked yourself out of the house. The profession dates back to roughly 700 BC, where the oldest lock was discovered among the Assyrian Empire. As the lock itself advanced and upgraded, so did the the locksmiths.
In our new technological era, our locks go beyond the traditional key and lock—we now have digital and electronic locks. As the professionals keep up to date with the way technology is shaping our daily lives, it’s equally important for society to understand that locksmiths can do more than help you when you’re locked out.
Here are five services locksmiths provide that you very likely didn’t know about.
1.They assist with safe installation and servicing.
Yes, the locks on safes are just as important and precious as the locks on our doors. While safes come in various shapes and forms, its function rather defeats the purpose if it can’t keep the things inside safe.
You may have a small fireproof safe in your home, protecting important documents and maybe even some cash. Others may have high security safes that require an access panel or special codes to get in. Even businesses have safes installed within their walls when they want to protect important assets while hiding in plain site.
Because locksmiths are experts on the whole function and purposes of locks, the art of installing, maintaining, and breaking into safes—given there is physical and hard evidence that it’s yours—is right up their alley.
2. Locksmiths install new locks and replace old ones.
This is what locksmiths are most known for. They’re the experts we think of when our door knobs are giving us trouble. Every once in a while, the locks on your doors at home need maintenance or better yet—need replacing. You may even just want to change all the locks after moving into a new space.
For a task that seems simple, it actually takes time to properly dismantle an older lock, install a new one, and ensure it works properly. The average Joe can probably change one lock in about 20-30 minutes, considering they have to unscrew the lock, dismantle it, ensure proper replacement of the new one, and test it.
A locksmith? Should take anywhere between 10 – 15 minutes.
3. They can install high-security locks with advanced features.
Speaking of installing locks, did you know locksmiths can install locks aside from those that need a physical key? As technology began to advance, it eventually caught up with locks. Now, users are able to install high security locks with advanced features—of course, with the help of a locksmith.
High-security locks go above and beyond the standard lock-and-key mechanism. They have features such as keyless entries, biometric scanners, and anti-pick mechanisms.
Because technology has enhanced locks into newer and more secure options, locksmiths needed to be ready for this shift in their field. That means understanding how wireless networks, digital configurations, and software integrations work.
4. Locksmiths can perform security audits and upgrades.
And when clients install high-security locks with keyless entries, biometric scanners, and anti-pick mechanisms, they also need someone to perform security audits to ensure the locks are working properly as well as perform upgrades to continuously strengthen and maintain their security system.
Because the locksmiths are responsible for installing the new high-security locks, they too can perform the security audits and upgrades. This means they’re able to track the system’s vulnerabilities, identify areas that may require improvements, and suggest enhancements or modifications.
Security audits and upgrades aren’t limited to digital features. These audits are performed on traditional lock-and-key mechanisms too. They check for wear and tear, vulnerabilities in doors, windows, and entry points, and ensure that everything is working together seamlessly to provide the highest level of protection.
Locksmiths are the True Security Experts
Yes, they’ll happily help you when you’re locked out. But they’re just as eager to ensure your safety.
Locksmiths have evolved from ancient wooden keys and locks to the digital age’s biometric access and keyless entries. But because the foundation of a locksmith’s profession remains rooted in security and craftsmanship, they’re equipped to handle both the simple and the sophisticated with equal expertise.
You may not have a high-security system installed in your home, nor a built-in safe in your wall. But, it doesn’t hurt to have a security audit performed in your home to ensure you and your family are always safe.
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Action Locksmith has been keeping Michigan homes and businesses safe and up to date for over 30 years. We are a mobile locksmith service that does it all and are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. If you have an emergency, we’ll be there. Our locksmiths are professional and trained in residential, automotive, and commercial locksmith services.
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