Holidays bring travel, visitors and broken routines — exactly the conditions in which keys get lost or left behind. Many businesses close, so it helps to know your options before you need them.
Why holidays bring more lockouts
Keys get packed in the wrong bag, handed to house guests or left with a neighbour who has gone away. Busy days and late nights make it easy to close a door without thinking.
Plan ahead before you travel
- Leave a spare key with someone you trust who will be around.
- Check that every lock works smoothly before you go — a sticky lock is more likely to fail in cold or damp weather.
- Save a local locksmith's number in your phone. See why that helps.
If you host guests
If you give guests a key, keep track of it. A keypad deadbolt can be a convenient alternative: give guests a temporary code and delete it when they leave.
Calling a locksmith on a holiday
Lynwood Locksmiths' hours are Monday through Sunday, all day. On a holiday, call and ask about availability and pricing, including any holiday or after-hours rate, so you know the full cost before anyone sets off.
Keep your home secure while you are away
- Make sure deadbolts are actually thrown, not just the knob lock.
- Use timers on lights and pause deliveries.
- Ask a neighbour to keep an eye on the property.
Need help over the holidays? Call 310-844-9189 or visit our emergency locksmith page.
