Your Safety is Our PriorityBy Tim GeorgeoffFebruary 20, 20200 comments#homesafety #popalockottawa #ottawalocksmith Don't put your safety & security at risk by not having your locks installed by a professional. A trained, certified Pop-A-Lock Technician can professionally install your locks correctly at minimal time & cost. We can install or repair all lock types, brands, & models ...
The importance of picking the right locksmith: CBC Marketplace address scams within the locksmith industryBy Tim GeorgeoffFebruary 18, 20200 comments#popalockottawa #homesafety #locksmithottawa In a recent CBC Marketplace Expose, more than 80 Toronto area locksmith listings on Google Maps are found to have bogus information. The investigation into the locksmith industry uncovered an expansive network of fake locations and fake five-star reviews for locksmith companies ...
Pop-A-Lock recognized in the CFA Awards of ExcellenceBy Tim GeorgeoffFebruary 7, 20200 comments#popalockottawa #homesafety #locksmithottawa Pop-A-Lock Canada is the Silver winner of the 2019 Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) Awards of Excellence in Franchising. The award was presented to Pop-A-Lock on April 8, 2019 during the Awards Gala at the 28th annual CFA National Convention in Niagara Falls, Ontario. ...
Saving Lives With Our Free Emergency UnlockingBy Tim GeorgeoffFebruary 5, 20200 comments#popalockottawa #homesafety #locksmithottawa We provide a free community service dedicated to saving children and pets who are inadvertently locked in vehicles. Across North America Pop-A-Lock has rescued hundreds of thousands of children and pets through this free community service.
How to Secure Your Smart HomeBy Tim GeorgeoffJanuary 29, 20200 comments#popalockottawa #homesafety #locksmithottawa As more devices and appliances with Internet capabilities enter the market, protecting those devices from hackers becomes critical. Unfortunately, many of these non-computer, non-smartphone devices weren't built with security in mind. So what can someone who's already bought ...
Can I Replace a Car Key Without Having the Original?By Tim GeorgeoffJanuary 22, 20200 comments#automotivelocksmith #popalockottawa It’s possible for locksmiths to make a copy of your car key, even if you don’t have the original. The first thing you need to do is determine what kind of key you’ll need. Newer-model cars have something called transponder keys, which include programmed chips ...
The shift to electronic locks. Here are some valuable insights.By Tim GeorgeoffJanuary 10, 20200 comments#popalockottawa #homesafety #locksmithottawa If you are looking for a cost-effective way to keep your property safe, electronic locks may be just what you’re looking for. By delivering many of the same benefits as a traditional Electronic Access Control (EAC) system with increased security, convenience and efficiency, ...
Increasing Security of Your HomeBy Tim GeorgeoffJanuary 3, 20200 comments#homesafety #popalockottawa #ottawalocksmith Feeling safe in your home is a top priority for most people. But how do you get this safety? Taking measures like using a high-end security system to not letting your mailbox overflow can increase home security. Below are eight suggested ways you can increase the security of your ...
Fun Fact About LocksBy Tim GeorgeoffDecember 23, 20190 comments#ottawalocksmith #popalockottawa The oldest known locks are roughly 4,000 years old. These were made by Egyptians, and were large wooden bolts to secure doors.
Household Items You Can Use to De-Ice a Frozen Car LockBy Tim GeorgeoffDecember 20, 20190 comments#automotivelocksmith #popalockottawa Frozen car lock leaves you stranded? There are a few easy fixes using items from around your home to de-ice a frozen car lock: 3. Coffee or tea If you happen to be carrying a to-go cup of hot, black coffee or tea, you could try heating your key by dipping your key into the hot liquid, ...
Key Security for Your BusinessBy Tim GeorgeoffDecember 19, 20190 comments#commerciallocksmith #popalockottawa Key security is important for your business, but if you think that having a ‘do not duplicate’ key is the solution to your security problems, you might want to think again. While these keys may be marked as restricted or ‘do not duplicate,’ a skilled ...
Household Items You Can Use to De-Ice a Frozen Car LockBy Tim GeorgeoffDecember 17, 20190 comments#popalockottawa #locksmithottawa Frozen car lock leaves you stranded? There are a few easy fixes using items from around your home to de-ice a frozen car lock: 2. Hand sanitizer The secret ingredient is the rubbing alcohol which lowers the freezing point of water and melts the ice inside the lock almost instantly. ...
Household Items You Can Use to De-Ice a Frozen Car LockBy Tim GeorgeoffDecember 12, 20190 comments#popalockottawa #locksmithottawa Frozen car lock leaves you stranded? There are a few easy fixes using items from around your home to de-ice a frozen car lock: 1. Petroleum jelly Dip your key into the petroleum jelly, put it into the lock and see if you can move or turn the key sufficiently to spread some of the ...
We offer mobile automotive locksmith serviceBy Tim GeorgeoffDecember 9, 20190 comments#automotivelocksmith #popalockottawa If you break your key in your car’s ignition or you simply need a duplicate, our #mobilelocksmith will be there to assist you in no time. You can rely on Pop-A-Lock to supply, cut and program a replacement key for your car. Every key is guaranteed to work. Our highly ...
Keypad Locks – Keyless option for the businessesBy Tim GeorgeoffDecember 2, 20190 comments#commerciallocksmith #popalockottawa Keypad Lock is perhaps the most common and popular type of keyless lock on the market. Users simply punch in a predetermined access code into the keypad on the lock, and voila–they’re allowed into the room or building. Keypad locks can either be mechanical–meaning ...
Snapshot from the recent projectBy Tim GeorgeoffNovember 28, 20190 comments#ottawalocksmith #popalockottawa LOCK REPIN – We had to pick the lock in order to get the cylinder out and provide new keys.