Getting locked out of your home is never fun, especially for those who are on a tight schedule. As a locksmith company, we urge those who are locked out against breaking a home window in an attempt to regain entry. Window repair services can be costly, more so than simply hiring a locksmith service in the first place, if no other options are available. While being locked out of your home can be stressful, it’s a situation that can thankfully be fixed. Here we are going to go over 8 different things that homeowners can try themselves before calling on the services of a locksmith. These recommendations are great for those who have the keys locked inside accidentally.

Here are our 8 recommendations for regaining entry when locked out of your home:

1. Try Other Doors

   While some homeowners might only have one entry door, others are encouraged to try all their entry doors when locked out. This includes not only trying the door that the homeowner left out of, but also back doors, side doors, garage doors, and any other doors or sliding glass doors.

   Most individuals will ensure that all their doors are locked tightly before leaving, however, this step can sometimes be a good start while thinking about what future steps to take. It’s not common, but occasionally a homeowner that’s become locked out will be able to regain entry through a different door that wasn’t locked.

2. Dog Door

   For homeowners with doggy-doors, it could be a good idea to attempt regaining entry this way. While adult homeowners might not be able to easily crawl through a doggy-door without getting stuck, children can easily crawl through and unlock the door from the inside. This method only works when the doggy-door isn’t blocked by anything.

3. Try Windows

   A window that was left unlocked or open might be a good way to regain entry for those who are locked out of their home. It’s fairly simple to lift the windows mesh screen off if one is present, however, mesh screens do vary and some are harder to remove than others.

   Homeowners that find an unlocked window might be able to crawl through and get back inside their home. Typically all windows will be locked though, but this is still a good step to try.

4. Check Upstairs With A Ladder If Possible

   This step is good for those who have easy access to a spare ladder that’s lying around. In the event of experiencing a home lockout situation, trying second-floor windows and balcony and/or patio doors might be a wise idea. When homeowners are going out for a few hours, perhaps to simply run errands, they might neglect to lock their upstairs doors and/or windows because they expect to be home soon. If this is the case, consider trying upstairs windows and/or doors through the use of a ladder.

5. Look For Hidden Keys

   Homeowners who have hidden keys for a lockout situation might be in the perfect moment to take advantage of that fact. Many times individuals will hide spare keys in fake rocks, under door-mats, in potted plants, hanging lights, and in other locations; to prevent getting locked out.

6. Call For A Spare Key

   It’s common for some to allow good neighbors who are highly trusted to have a key copy for emergencies. If not a neighbor, perhaps a family member, relationship partner, cleaner, babysitter, etc… might have a spare key that can be used. If someone else has the working keys, it might be possible to use them to regain entry.

   This is a good method for those who aren’t in a rush to regain entry. If a spare key is in another state or hundreds of miles away, this option might not be the best, as a locksmith service could be cheaper when compared to gas prices, travel costs, and hotel fees. If a spare key is close, consider picking it up, but we recommend calling a locksmith service before booking a hotel.

7. Check Youtube & Try Yourself

   This isn’t the best method for most as it can take up a lot of time and the results might not be very precise. Improper methods of regaining entry can cause damage to both the door and the lock itself. While we recommend against attempting to regain entry without the correct tools and skills, it is something that can be considered by those who aren’t too worried about causing potential damage to their locks and/or door.

8. Call For A Locksmith Service

   If nothing has worked and all methods of regaining entry seem exhausted, then consider calling on the services of a local locksmith near you. A simple Google search for a locksmith near me will reveal all the local locksmiths in your area who can assist with home lockout services. A professional locksmith will offer upfront pricing and have prompt response times of less than an hour. Calling on a professional locksmith is typically the best for homeowners who are locked out of their home locks and have no other recourse for gaining entry.

Summary

When locked out of your home, there are a few things that can be tried before calling on the assistance of professional locksmiths. Consider checking doors that might have been left unlocked, double-checking windows & upstairs entryways if possible, and/or try to find a hidden or spare key that could be used. If nothing works, consider calling on the services of a professional locksmith in your area.

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