Locksmith Response Time: Knowing What’s Acceptable

Getting locked out of your home or vehicle is highly frustrating. Naturally, you want to be able to access your home or vehicle as soon as possible again. Fortunately, a reputable locksmith is just a phone call away.

Professional locksmiths always aim to provide timely and efficient service, but just how long should you expect to wait for a locksmith to assist you?

The average wait time for a locksmith is anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes. Response times are dependent on several factors.

 

  • Road accidents
  • Traffic conditions
  • Construction and detours
  • Poor weather conditions
  • Existing locksmith jobs

Once a locksmith arrives, the process of unlocking a home or car won’t take longer than 10 minutes. However, different vehicles and lock systems require different approaches and tools, which can affect the total time. Vehicles with advanced proprietary systems may require the assistance of the dealers

What to Do While You Wait

You might also be wondering whether you should do anything else while you wait for a locksmith to arrive. Here are some guidelines:

  • Don’t try and pick the lock yourself.

If you’ve gone to the effort of contacting a locksmith, don’t cause additional damage by attempting to pick the lock yourself. Additional damage will only lead to more frustration and extra costs. If you are locked out of your home in the dark, trying to locate and crawl through an open window could lead to injuries. Rather wait for the locksmith to arrive.

  • Move to a safe location.

If you are locked out of your vehicle and feel unsafe, rather wait inside a restaurant, convenience store, or business until your locksmith arrives. However, if you are locked out during the day in a safe neighborhood, there is nothing to worry about since a locksmith won’t take long to arrive.

  • Find a way to pass the time.

If your locksmith is delayed, find a way to keep yourself entertained to avoid feeling more frustrated. If your phone is locked inside your home or car, you may want to take a walk or browse through a store until a locksmith reaches your location.

  • Don’t panic.

Being locked out of your home or car when you have places to be and things to do can make the situation feel 10 times worse. Keep in mind that these things happen and there is nothing you can do until assistance arrives. If need be, make a few calls and explain your situation to reduce any additional stress.

If you want to reduce locksmith waiting times, always have the contact details of a reputable emergency locksmith on hand. This saves you from having to search for someone in your area and make sure they are capable of getting the job done at an affordable rate.

Quickly Locksmith is available 24/7 across Miami – here is the number to save 305-984-9922

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About the author
David Davidof is the founder & owner of Quickly Locksmith. The business has grown from strength to strength to become Miami’s go-to provider for Locksmith and Security services. Whilst the company has grown, the founding ethos has remained the same - Helping people in emergency situations and giving them the feeling they are safe.
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