An easier fix involves simply re-keying multiple locks to the same key. If your house has different keys for different locks, it is undoubtedly a hassle. It is annoying to have a different key for your front and back doors. The last thing you want when you come home from work with hands full of groceries, is to have to use more than one key to get into your house. Using the key of your choice, we can re-key or replace the cylinders in your lock to make your life easier. An experienced, skilled locksmith can make all of your locks work on the same key. If you have multiple keys for your house and are tired of wasting time identifying which key to use, contact your locksmith now for a free phone consultation. 484-955-0545
Re-keying is one solution, but sometimes you will want to control access to different locations, while maintaining the convenience of re-keying. For example, an apartment complex or hotel in Great Valley, PA needs to ensure its residents' safety. Each apartment must have a unique key. For repairs and emergency access, however, it is convenient and beneficial for management to have a master key system for entry into all units. The same type of master key system helps with maintenance and cleaning in office buildings, schools, and other businesses.
HOW A MASTER KEY SYSTEM WORKS
Lock cylinders generally have two rows of pins, the upper pins and the tumblers. The tumblers fit into the key like a puzzle and align the upper pins into a straight line so that the lock can turn. When the wrong key is inserted, either the tumbler or the upper pin will block the key from being able to turn. Just one wrong pin and the lock will not open. This is how so many different key combinations can be made. In order to create a Master-Key system, your experienced, skilled locksmith will need to key the same cylinder to two different keys. This is done by inserting a third row of pins. This third row allows for the lock to be unlocked by two separate keys. One of the keys will work only for that lock, while the other key (the master key) will be set to work on all of the other locks. Creating a master key system takes experience, skill, organization and intelligence. If you need a master key system, Nick Lonchar is the right choice for your locksmithing needs.
With nearly 30 years of experience, Nick Lonchar can meet all of your re-keying or master key needs and help your home or business run smoother, while improving security. Call us now for a free phone consultation and estimate.
484-955-0545