We hope you are enjoying the warm weather of this past month, the beginning of summer is definitely here. This month's newsletter focuses on "Knowing your Locksmith" and the importance of using a licensed locksmith for your security needs. Many skilled trades have people who are on the shady side, we here at AA Lock & Key, Inc. work so hard to represent our trade in an honorable light.
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Know Your Locksmith
The never ending news reports on locksmith scammers amaze us.
After searching on the internet today for locksmith in New London CT we came across "Locksmith Star" serving the New London area. Upon calling them they stated that we were outside their area and when we asked about a physical address they hung up on us.
Searching online for a "local" locksmith will frequently return a national number that forwards to a random company that may not be trustworthy or licensed. If you must search for a locksmith be wary if they:
- Arrive in an unmarked vehicle.
- Don't have identification.
- Ask for payment significantly higher than quoted on the phone.
- Require payment in cash.
- Attempt to intimidate you.
Click here to read here for more information on locksmith scamming
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Dave's Security Tip-Once you establish a locksmith you can trust, (like us) he recommends you put the contact information in your cell phone for future use, this is especially handy during an emergency.
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Keeping the Shine
Summer is the time most folks like to shine up their home or business. Here are a few tips from Schlage to help you keep your locks looking brand new.
Click here for some tips
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 Sticky Lock? Don't use WD-40, use a non-petroleum based lubricant such at GT 85.
WD-40 is petroleum based and it will work fine initially, but it tends to attract dust and dirt causing your lock to become difficult to operate and eventually jam up.
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 Yankee Security Convention 2014
Located in Sturbridge MA, the largest security convention in the Northeast is scheduled October 15 -19, 2014. This year's registration is online and the show catalog will be available on the website soon. Dave, who is a member of the Board of Directors, and the Educational Coordinator, is busy organizing classes and instructors for this year's convention. Visit the website now |
You can always reach us personally by phone at 860-464-8664
8:30 am through 5 pm, weekdays.
We welcome your input about our E newsletter.
Drop us a note at office@aalockkey.com!
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Dave & Debbie Vessels
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