Retassie's Locksmith Service, LLC

One of the benefits of a keyless lock is the ability to limit who can and cannot get into your company. For example, a keypad entry sequence on main entrance doors can be immediately changed if necessary.

Have you ever heard the term "key relevance"? It sounds like something you might hear in a marketing seminar, but actually refers to key duplication. Like photo copies that are slightly different in size from the originals, duplicated keys are slightly different from master keys. The degree of difference is referred to as key relevance.

Sometimes when you lose your car keys you need a replacement immediately. Whether the issue is an appointment or event you cannot miss, take advantage of a 24-hour auto locksmith to get a new set of car keys quickly.

Keys are the most common means of opening a lock. Some types of locks, however, can be opened by a fob, magnetic strips, numeric codes, and even biometric data such as fingerprints and retinal patterns.

Years back, the only type of lock an auto locksmith had to deal with was a simple pin tumbler lock. However, with today’s advancements, they now have to deal with everything from keyless entry systems to touch pad and even bio-tech recognition systems.

Did you know that typically a burglar will only spend about 60 seconds trying to break into a building before giving up and moving on? Often all you need is a quality lock and other deterrents such as security lights to discourage a potential intruder.

Re-keying is the process of changing the pins in a car lock so that the keys made for the original arrangement no longer work. If you lost your car keys, or had them stolen, re-keying the locks and having new keys made renders the old keys useless and protects your car from theft.

Keycards may one day make metal keys obsolete. They are pretty ingenious, too. About the size of a credit card, a keycard is imprinted with a unique digital signature that's accepted by a specific lock mechanism.

On many modern cars, keys have computer chips that are tuned to the computer system of the vehicle. When the key is lost, new keys need to be coded to the car’s lock and ignition systems technology that modern locksmith’s employ.

When selecting a locksmith, look for one that provides 24-hour service. Lockouts don’t always happen when the sun is up, so having a trusted locksmith who works all hours is important.

Some car keys have small electronic chips that require the proper signal to enable the vehicle to start. These chips are called "transponders," which were created by combining the words "transmitter" and "responder." The technology to put transponder chips on car keys has been available since the 1940s.

A commercial locksmith does much more than securing the front and back doors of a business. The security system for a company depends, at least in part, on the ability of a commercial locksmith to safeguard doors, buildings and entire sections of company property.

Many times when you lock your doors with a power device, you see a light or hear a horn that signals what you have done. This is great so you can recognize when your car is locked or unlocked. We can check out these settings if something might be wrong with them.

Are you aware that most home burglaries are done by amateurs? These thieves are more easily thwarted if you employ some simple security precautions, including locking up your home even if you only are planning on going out for a small amount of time.

The first metal locks are believed to have appeared in the 9th century BC in Britain. These locks consisted of iron bolts and keyholes fitted with wards that helped to prevent tampering.

If you have moved into a new home, it is always a good idea to have all the locks on the house changed or at least rekeyed. It is not that the previous owners are dishonest, you just do not know how many keys are floating around.

If you install a new lock on your premises that uses a pin-and-tumbler lock system, you can re-configure it to fit your existing keys. In this way you can add new locks as needed (say to your dumpster or supply closet), without having to deal with additional single-purpose keys.

Why did car manufacturers switch to separate keys for doors and ignitions? Because, when the same keys were used for both the lock cylinders on car doors could be easily removed and then used to create perfect fitted keys for the ignitions.

There are many reasons that you might want to know exactly who has entered a particular building or area of your company. Security access cards make it possible to produce of a list of the whereabouts of company employees at any time.

In cold weather climes locks can freeze, making them difficult, if not impossible, to open until they thaw. In addition, over time, the moisture can cause corrosion to the lock’s parts, eventually rendering it inoperable. We can show you the best ways to protect the locks on your car.

Although many locks you can buy at the local home improvement store are relatively easy to install on your own, you may worry about whether you’ve really properly secured it. Calling in a locksmith can help you get the peace of mind you need that it’s been installed properly.

Do you know if you need a Grade 1 or Grade 2 lock? Grade 1 locks are rated for commercial applications. They meet all commercial building requirements and are tested to 800,000 cycles.

Did you realize that a majority of residential burglaries occur during the daylight hours when homeowners and family members are at work or school? One of the best defensive tools against unforced entry by a burglar is a sturdy door lock.

New key fobs will need to be programmed to match the car to avoid a security shutdown. If the chip inside the fob is missing in most new cars, the engine will not start.

We understand that not every business is comfortable handing out keys to its employees. When you need a better option for securing your building, we’re always happy to talk about the other door locking mechanisms that companies use.

It's a good idea to have a locksmith inspect all of the locks when you move into a new home. A trained locksmith can make suggestions to improve the security of your home.