Installing a safe in your business premises or home enables you to protect documents, money and other valuable items. You need to inspect the safe regularly to ensure all components work correctly so you can keep your valuables secure. You may need safe repair when the vault’s components wear out due to continued usage, rust or break-in. Ernie’s Lock Company is a licensed locksmith with highly skilled technicians who can diagnose any issue with your safe. Call our team when you identify signs you need your vault repaired. We can schedule emergency appointments and replace parts quickly. Signs ..read more

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 1 million vehicles are stolen in the United States annually. Many people don’t report the theft of personal belongings inside vehicles, making the frequency difficult to measure, though that number is probably considerably higher than that of car theft.  Whether you want to follow the best safety practices in general, you’ve heard about crime in an area or you’ve personally experienced theft and never want it to happen again, here are some of the best ways to protect your car from break-ins.  1. Par ..read more

On average, over one million home burglaries happen yearly in the United States. The garage is an often overlooked entry point to the home that can allow unwanted visitors access if not properly secured.  When properly equipped, a garage door can offer protection and help keep your family, belongings and property safe. Benefit from greater peace of mind when you learn how to prevent garage door break-ins with these tips.  1. Don’t Leave Your Doors Open When you’re working on a DIY project or want to organize boxes in the garage, keeping your door open is okay. An open gara ..read more

All the anticipation of an upcoming vacation can be distracting, especially after you’ve packed everything you need and loaded your suitcases into the car. Amid this excitement, homeowners sometimes forget to take one last look around their house to ensure their property doesn’t appear inviting to intruders. Preventing break-ins and other potential problems takes minimal planning and will provide extra peace of mind while you’re away. 6 Ways to Protect Your Home While on Vacation Before you depart, it’s crucial to set aside sufficient time to prepare your house for your vacation. Making a che ..read more

Feeling safe and secure at home or at your business is of the utmost importance. You want your home or commercial property to remain safe from intruders or other unwelcome guests, and one way to gain extra security is with a deadbolt lock.  Deadbolt locks are additional locks on doors aside from the lock on the knob. These locks are very heavy-duty to give you increased peace of mind when relaxing at home or conducting important business at work.  If your home or business does not currently have a deadbolt lock, you’ll want to look into installing one on each exterior exit. The ..read more

Few things are more frustrating than being unable to unlock your property. This event can happen when you’ve accidentally locked yourself out of your car or your front door keys no longer work. In either event, you need a locksmith’s help, fast. But how long do locksmiths take to arrive and provide their services? In our article, we’ll describe what to expect in terms of a locksmith’s estimated time of arrival and how long it may take to unlock your front door or car,  rekey a home, or duplicate a key. Call For Emergency Services How Long Do Locksmiths Take to Arrive? Many factors influ ..read more

Becoming a locksmith is a trade skill that allows someone to learn everything they can about locks, keys and how to work with and around the two. A good locksmith can install and repair locks, replace and replicate keys, and troubleshoot faulty ones in your home, business, cars, safes and anything else you keep locked up. The requirements for becoming a locksmith vary based on your location. Many states will require some sort of certification, but others don’t require any. Let’s take a look at the process dedicated experts have gone through to gain the ability to take care of all your lock an ..read more

Hiring a locksmith can be highly frustrating and dangerous if done the wrong way. You don’t want to give an unqualified or ill-intentioned person access to the locks for your business, car or house. Put your security in the hands of a properly trained and reliable locksmith, who you know can get the job right without ripping you off or worse. Call For Immediate Services With all the uncertainty surrounding hiring a locksmith, you must do your due diligence on the options available before deciding. This article will highlight 10 tips for finding a good locksmith who can solve your lock proble ..read more

Locksmiths install, repair and fix locks in cars and buildings. Locksmithing is a professional trade and there are specific tools that every locksmith should have at their disposal. Since 1960, expert locksmiths at Ernie’s Lock Company have proudly serviced the Maryland and Metro D.C. area. As your neighborhood locksmith, Ernie’s has the knowledge, skills and tools for commercial, residential or emergency locksmithing jobs.  Essential Locksmith Tools Credit cards, bobby pins and aluminum cans are not suitable tools for a locksmith. At Ernie’s, we stay up to date with the professional ..read more

It’s Monday morning. You’ve made it through rush-hour traffic and are ready to get a jump on the week. You step up to your company door, put the key in the lock and turn. As you go to pull the key from the lock, you realize it won’t move. You twist and pull again. Still nothing. At this point, most people begin to panic. They start pulling at the key and shaking the lock. They call someone or search for the number of a locksmith who’s answering calls early in the morning. There’s an easier way. If this has happened to you, you might be able to resolve the problem yourself and get your work ba ..read more