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In this video, Uriah Ortiz, Owner of Guardian Safe & Lock shows us how to rekey a Kwikset Smart Key residential lock. He also shows us how to use the Kwikset reset cradle. A Kwikset Smart Key lock is a modern design from Kwikset that is almost bump and pick-proof. They are not rekeyed by replacing pins, but by using special equipment and tools along with a new key that has different cuts from the original. How does a "master" key work?: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/how-does-a-master-key-work/ Our many residential services: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/services/locksmith-services/residential-locksmiths/ What to do if you've lost your car keys: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/what-am-i-supposed-to-do-if-i-lost-my-car-keys/ Visit our website: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuardianSafeandLock/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuardianLock Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiansafeandlock/ Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8319347

In this video, Uriah Ortiz, owner of Guardian Safe & Lock explains how to correctly dial in your safe combination. It goes over the dialing pattern of a standard manual safe dial with a 3 number combination. Also, he briefly explains what the 4 number combination to a manual dial really is. Our review of the Hollon Black Hawk series of Gun Safes: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/hollon-black-hawk-gun-safes/ Details on different types of safe: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/services/security-safes/ How to choose a gun safe: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-gun-safe/ Visit our website: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuardianSafeandLock/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuardianLock Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiansafeandlock/ Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8319347

Today, Uriah of Guardian Safe & Lock explains how to change the Liberty Safe combination. Regardless of whether your liberty safe has a mechanical combination or an electronic keypad code to open it, Uriah explains the standard procedures involved with the process.

Today, Uriah explains Safe Insurance ratings and what they mean to the end user. Safe insurance ratings are a way of classifying safes based on their construction. While some safes are additionally rated by testing agencies like Underwriters' Laboratories, safe insurance ratings are not based on actual testing and are merely a way to summarise the protection the safe offers against burglary or safecracking. Visit our website: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuardianSafeandLock/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuardianLock Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiansafeandlock/ Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8319347

In today's video, Uriah Ortiz of Guardian Safe & Lock will show you how to remove a key broken off in a door lock. It's super common that people accidentally put a bit too much force on a key for their home, car, or other lock and accidentally break off the key in the lock. At this point, it's important to get the broken or snapped off key blade out! Uriah shows several methods on how to remove a broken off key from a lock in a door. Looking to hire an honest security professional? We discuss signs to watch out for on our blog: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/tips-for-hiring-a-locksmith/ Some people don't change the keys to a new home they've purchased, accidentally leaving builders and other strangers with a copy. See what you need to know about changing keys here: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/changing-locks-on-new-house/ Wonder what a modern-day locksmith can do for you?: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/what-services-do-modern-day-locksmiths-provide/ Visit our website: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuardianSafeandLock/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuardianLock Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiansafeandlock/ Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8319347

Today, Uriah discusses How to create a master key system by using progression. Progression in regards to creating a master key system is a way of determining every theoretical change key compatible with a specific set of cuts on a master key. The process includes math and logic that observes the standards of key generation, MACS, and mechanical tolerances to generate several to several hundred keys that can work under a master.

Today, Uriah explains what's included in, and how to use an Access Tools car opening kit. Access Tools are a primary name in car opening and automotive locksmithing equipment. As a standard go-to tool for Guardian Safe & Lock LLC, Uriah discusses the different pieces of the kit and their function, as well as demonstrating how to unlock a locked car door on the company F-150. We hope you appreciate this video and consider subscribing for more content!

Safe keypad not working? Uriah with Guardian Safe & Lock has some quick, free tips for you to try before calling a professional and spending hundreds of dollars to have your safe drilled open when the electronic keypad is not working.

Ever wondered why it's important to use double-sided deadbolts next to windows? Today, The founder & CEO of Guardian Safe & Lock LLC as well as practicing locksmith Uriah Ortiz quickly explains this crucial security concept! Be aware: Double Cylinder Deadbolts are not allowed to be installed in some locations. Please be sure to check your local laws and ordinances before installing this type of security hardware!

Today on Guardian Approved, Uriah reviews the smallest fire-rated electric strike in the world: The Trine 323478F-LC KIT! Electric strikes are commonly used in access control systems to allow electronic control over the lock and maintain security on a property. Does an electric strike this small measure up to it's larger cousins? Is the 323478F-LC KIT Guardian Approved?

One of the most common searches online in regards to locksmithing and security is "key stuck in lock". Today, Uriah of Guardian Safe & Lock wanted to go over the easy solution to this problem. When you pull your key from the door's lock and it doesn't budge, you're right to feel worried. After all, this means you either cannot lock or unlock your door without leaving the key behind. This essentially makes it a thumb turn. With homes and businesses, this can get people into a bind as they can't leave while maintaining the security of their building. However, this problem has a surprisingly easy solution. This "stuck key" problem tends to happen due to an improperly installed lock cylinder, and the key can be removed from the lock without needing specialty tools in a surprisingly quick motion. Wondering about what a locksmith does in the modern day?: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/what-services-do-modern-day-locksmiths-provide/ How do you know you're hiring a legitimate locksmith?: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/tips-for-hiring-a-locksmith/ Changing which key works a lock (or "Rekeying") is one of the most basic things a locksmith must master: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/changing-locks-on-new-house/ Visit our website: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/ Watch Us On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/guardiansafeandlock/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuardianSafeandLock/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuardianLock/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiansafeandlock/ Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8319347