It can happen to anyone: you leave the house, you slam the door, and that’s when you realize you left your keys inside. Ouch, too late. But, don’t panic though. No need to immediately call a locksmith for help. There are a few tricks that might get you out of trouble. Discover them!
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Did you accidentally lock yourself out with the keys inside the apartment? If you don’t have a duplicate key in the bag or under the flowerpot, rest assured there are strategies to try before you consider contacting the locksmith. Admittedly, they are not all infallible, but with a little patience and good will, you may save some money. There are various tricks that can open the door to your house. Some do not always work, but when you know that many burglars do well, it’s worth a try.
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Retrieve duplicate keys
Above all, it would be ideal to first think of a relative or a friend to whom you would have entrusted the duplicate keys. With any luck, that person is just around the corner and can get you out of there in no time. A simple and quick solution, provided of course that you have left your keys with a trusted person. Failing that, to avoid falling back into such a situation, you should perhaps consider doing so.
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You’ve probably never thought of it, but a credit card can save you in this type of context. You just have to insert it in the slot of the door, where the lock is: move it gently vertically up and down, until the lock gives way (if not locked) . In the same vein, a hairpin or metal paper clip could also unblock the problem. Obviously, the more the door is armored (even without being locked from the inside), the more difficult it will be to open it with these methods.
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Access from the neighbor’s house
Do you live on the ground floor? The solution may be simply to explain the situation to the neighbor so that he allows you access through the patio, the window or the door that you have in common, if this is the case. Similarly, if you left a window ajar yourself, you might be able to easily access your apartment. But, in the future, make sure above all that you no longer leave any accessible opening that could tempt burglars!
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Tips to avoid being scammed by a locksmith
A locksmith opens the door of the house – Source: spm
- Avoid contacting locksmiths whose advertising is displayed on flyers distributed in mailboxes. The price often hides the cost of very expensive spare parts on site and you risk having unpleasant surprises.
- Also be wary if the professional first offers to change the lock, without even being aware of the real problem.
- Before rushing, you can ask the specialist to repair your lock without replacing it right away. Always take the time to analyze the catalog of lock prices, because the price varies according to the model.
- Tell yourself that meeting the deadlines announced can be a reassuring element and indicate that you are dealing with a reliable and trustworthy professional.
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