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Locksmiths are professionals who are legally able to pick locks, as odd as that sounds. They have specific tools that only locksmiths are able to legally purchase and use. These tools are used to open locks, duplicate keys and re-key locks. As you can imagine, locksmiths Portland Oregon tend to get asked the same questions over and over again and again. I've compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions for locksmiths Portland Oregon, with the help of a dear friend who has been a locksmith for several decades. 1. I've taken my key to have a duplicate made at the home improvement store in town, so why doesn't the key work? Most of the time, duplicate keys made at a store are not made with the same precision as a locksmith can provide. It could be from operator error or the machine has not been calibrated for a while. It could also be because the original key was not unlocking the lock any more. 2. Why doesn't my original key work anymore? Keys wear out, just like everything else. They will need to be replaced at some point due to wear and tear. The points of the keys can wear down so low that they are no longer able to catch the inside of the lock. If that is your only key, you may need to get the lock re-keyed by locksmiths Portland Oregon. 3. So, how do I go about getting my lock re-keyed then? Re-keying can be done by a professional locksmith. It is done by having the pins replaced which changes the cylinder of the lock. The cylinder is the mechanism the key fits into. People can have their locks re-keyed when their only key no longer works or when they lose their only key. Any time a home changes ownership, or new tenants move in, the locks should be either changed or re-keyed. 4. Can I have the door locks and the ignition of my vehicle re-keyed? You could have your vehicle's door locks and ignition re-keyed, but it usually is not advisable to do so. Depending on the age of your vehicle, you could take your VIN number and registration to your car dealership and they may be able to give you an additional key. If the vehicle is older or has been sitting for quite a while, it may be best to have the vehicle re-keyed. However, most reputable locksmiths in Portland, Oregon will require you to show them proof of ownership of the vehicle which would signify that you have the right to re-key the vehicle. Most locksmiths do not take any chances of giving someone the ability to take possession of someone else's property. 5. Are there any precautions I can take so I don't end up losing my keys and then need to call you for emergency services? Well, there's really no fool proof way to prevent you from ever losing your keys. But, it may be helpful for you to write down the codes of each of your keys, especially the most important ones, so you can have new keys made at any time just by calling a locksmith and giving him the key code. Most keys have the code stamped directly onto the face of the key. You should keep the numbers for your important keys in a safe place, like your wallet. Hopefully you don't end up losing your keys and your wallet at the same time. These are just a few of the most frequently asked questions that are asked of locksmiths. As you can see, there are many misconceptions about the industry of a locksmith. Hopefully, after reading these few, short frequently asked questions you have learned a few things about what locksmiths can and cannot do for you.
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