Here at Quick Barberton Locksmith, we are often asked about lockout
prevention; what can be done to eliminate lockouts in our everyday
lives? There’s good and bad news. The bad news is that lockouts cannot
be entirely prevented. The good news is that they can be almost eliminated, and when they do
happen, their effect can be minimalized by following our simple
advice. More good news; following our advice is really simple and easy
to implement. Are you ready? Let’s begin.
So who are we to give advice?
They say to never take advice from someone who knows less than
you. Smart thinking, but in this case, our licensed, bonded and insured
Barberton, OH lock professionals deal with lockouts on a daily basis,
so we kind of know something about the subject! Do you have to call us
if you do happen to get locked out? No; of course not. You are free to
call anyone you choose, we just want to point out a few tips to help
you prevent lockouts altogether. Then, if you do happen to find
yourself on the wrong side of the locked door; make a call to your
favorite local lock professional for safe entry back inside.
Car lockouts
It’s probably safe to say that most everyone has been locked out
of his or her car at some point. It’s a bit ironic, too. There are only
three main locks on most any car and only two of them can lock you
out; the door lock and the trunk lock. This doesn’t stop thousands of
folks from accidentally shutting the trunk while the keys are left
inside. Or, absent mindedly locking the car door while the ignition keys
are still dangling in the switch. Why are auto lockouts so common?
It’s simple, really. We are distracted. Driving your car is more than
just pushing the gas pedal and steering. We must also pay attention to
pedestrians, road signs, billboards, traffic lights, oncoming traffic,
two-way stops, passengers, and of course, our destination. No wonder so
many people forget for a brief moment where their keys are. By then,
it’s too late.
Lockouts at home
Running a close second to auto lockouts are lockouts that happen
at home. Unlike car lockouts, these residential mishaps take place not
because we are distracted, but relaxed. We are at home; what can
happen? We are thinking of our task at hand; getting the mail, walking
the dog, watering the flowers, etc. Before you realize it, the locked
door closes behind you and you are barred temporarily from your own
house! If you have a family member or friend inside to let you back in;
great! If not, you are truly on your own! Residential lockouts present
another issue; so many doors! We have doors on the front and back of
the building and also doors to bedrooms, bathrooms, home office,
closets, basement, attic and more. Any of these can close and lock on
us and these lockouts can include children, pets, neighbors and guests.
Commercial lockouts
With over 30 million businesses in the United States alone, it
boggles the mind to think about the sheer number of lockouts that take
place every day. Businesses can range from single person offices to
multi floor hotels and apartment buildings; all have doors. Front and
back doors are prone to lockouts but so are office doors, bathroom and
closet doors, as well as doors to server rooms, storage rooms, break
rooms and warehouses. Business locations have staff, visitors,
customers, and vendors that can lock themselves out, at any time.
