Locked Out of the House? Here’s What You Need to Do
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So you locked yourself out of your house – don’t panic!
As a local locksmith in the highly populated Phoenix area, we’ve worked with thousands of people who were locked out of a house, which is why we created this guide to getting you back into your home.
And the best part is, you might not even need to call a locksmith and get inside your home sooner than you think.
Locked out of the house? Here’s what you need to do:
Find an open door
Walk around the premises of the home and check all doors. Who knows! Maybe you accidentally left a door open and your forgetfulness ends up saving the day.
Though we don’t recommend jumping over any gates, if you choose to do so, please proceed with caution to prevent injury and/or startling your dogs.
Find an unlocked window
While you’re checking for open doors, check for open windows too. If any windows are open, be sure you feel 100% safe and comfortable crawling though.
DO NOT break the window. This may cause injury and will likely cost more in the long run (cost to repair the window and medical bills).
Try the garage door
It may come as a surprise, but a lot of people forget to open the garage to access the door that leads to the inside when they’re locked out – and more often than not, people leave these doors unlocked!
Reach out to people with your spare key
Think of all the people who might have your spare key: parents, siblings, neighbors, the housekeeper, babysitter, friends. Try giving them a call to see if they’re nearby. If they’re not, and you’ve tried all of the above, it may be time to call a professional locksmith.
Call Your Local Locksmith
If you don’t already have a reliable locksmith, we highly recommend doing a little research. Though, we understand you might be out in the Arizona heat or in the middle of a monsoon, it’s important you find a professional to do the job.
At PickNick Locksmith, we are licensed and insured locksmiths serving Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale, and surrounding areas. And the best part is – we come to you! Our 24/7 mobile locksmith services ensure you’re able to get into the safety of your home in no time.
Avoiding Future Lockouts
Now that we’ve gone over ways to get back into your home, how do we prevent getting locked out of your home? Here are a few ways:
Hide a Spare Key
When your locksmith comes to open your door, consider having him make a spare key while they’re there. Then, hide the key in a hard-to-find place, rather than under the door mat.
Here are a few places to consider hiding your key:
In a birdhouse
Inside an outdoor socket cover
Under fake dog poop
Inside a fake sprinkler
Inside a brick
Visit Cleverly.me for more ideas and pictures on great places to hide your house key.
Go Keyless
Going keyless is becoming more and more popular because of the convenience it provides.
Those who haven’t gone keyless, say they haven’t because they believe it’s too expensive. However, you can visit our blog to find quality keyless entry locks under $155. If you’re looking for a cheap locksmith installation fee, give PickNick Locksmith a call today at (480) 432-5773.