Wichita Lock & Key

Most burglars are not Harry Houdini; the vast majority of break-ins involve a lock being forced instead of picked. A locksmith can ensure that not only is your lock itself secure, but that it’s been properly installed and strengthened to prevent the door from being forced open.

Unfortunately, the summer sun can make it unbearably hot inside a vehicle in a relatively short period. If your child is locked inside the car and can’t unlock the doors for you, calling a locksmith right away is the best way to avoid your child becoming ill from the heat.

While legal requirements vary from state to state, many locksmiths belong to professional associations that issue them identification and provide opportunities for continuing education. Regardless of their affiliation, you should always feel comfortable asking a locksmith for their ID to make sure they are who they say they are.

We recognize that giving your spare car key to someone is only useful in a jam when he or she can get it to you. If the person with your spare key won’t be able to get it to you for quite a while, you may want to contact a locksmith so that you can get back into your vehicle and on with your day.

Do you ever worry that a former employee could still have a set of keys to your office building? Since some people have no qualms about stealing from former employers, it’s wise to change your locks to ensure they don’t still have access.

What are the three main types of newer keys that have been developed for automotive in recent years? Transponder keys, Smart Keys and VATS Keys. Before these keys were invented, mechanical die-punch keys were the main types of automotive keys produced.

It's common for homeowners to leave the front door key in the lock on the inside portion of the door. However, burglars can then break a door's glass sidelights or a window close to the front door, reach inside, and grab the key.

Care to guess the difference between a single and a double deadbolt system? A double deadbolt uses two keyway cylinders, one on the inside of the door and one on the outside. A single deadbolt has one keyway cylinder on the outside and a thumb turn cylinder on the inside.

We recognize that children of all ages can be prone to misplacing their house keys. If you need to ensure that no one finds those keys and uses them to access your home when you aren’t there, you may want to consider changing the locks.

It’s important to remember that the longer you wait to change your company’s locks after an employee mentions they might have lost their keys, the more at risk your business is. Rather than hoping they turn up soon, let’s err on the side of caution by changing the locks now.

Early locksmiths were forced to develop their own tools and servicing methods and pass down their trade. Interestingly, skeleton keys and flat steel mailbox keys were usually duplicated by hand with a file or hack saw.

We can help with key replacement for more vehicles than just cars. We can provide service for motorcycles, pickup trucks, semi-tractors, vans, and probably your boat. Call and let us know the problem, and we will take care of the rest.