🔐🚪 BROKEN ELECTRIC STRIKE AFTER BREAK-IN? HERE’S WHY… 🚪🔐 After a break-in or forced entry, one of the most common failures we see is a broken electric strike. ❗ Important to know:Electric strikes damaged by force or abuse are NOT covered under warranty. ⚠️ LOW-COST ELECTRIC STRIKES ($200 and under)• Read more
🚨 BROKEN ELECTRIC STRIKE MONTREAL AFTER BREAK-IN? WE CAN HELP FAST! 🚨 Has your electric strike been damaged after a break-in attempt? 🔧🚪This is a very common issue we see across commercial and residential properties. ⚠️ When forced entry happens: Electric strikes get cracked or misaligned Doors no longer lock Read more
⚠️ Adams Rite Deadlatch Not Retracting? ⚠️ Common Adams Rite Deadlatch Issue If your Adams Rite deadlatch is not retracting properly and your door is not locking automatically, you’re not alone — this is a very common issue in many buildings using original Adams Rite systems. 🔍 Possible causes: • Read more
🚨 Broken or Defective Flush Bolts on Your Commercial Glass Doors? 🔐 Defective or Faulty Flush Bolts? We Can Fix It! In many North American–style commercial storefront doors and residential building entrances, flush bolts are a critical part of door security and proper operation. Over time, these flush bolts can Read more
🚪🔍 Montreal Fire Door Inspection – Montreal Fire Safety & Compliance Attention building owners and property managers! 🏢🔥 The fire department performs yearly inspections to ensure safety and compliance. At Serrurier Shay Locksmith, we specialize in inspecting and repairing all doors so you can pass your inspections without stress. ✅ Read more
🚨 Attention Building Managers & Tenants 🚨 All sprinkler (gicleur) room doors in every building must be locked with a key. Doors cannot have a passage lever or be propped open. Unauthorized access can cause damage to the system. Sometimes, homeless people or vandals enter and tamper with sprinklers, creating Read more
⚠️ Attention – RCI15 CA & Peso Strikes ⚠️ We want to remind all clients and fellow locksmiths that RCI15 CA and Peso strikes are entry-level, low-end models. Suppliers clearly advise that there is no warranty on these products. Recently, we replaced an RCI15 CA strike for a client. It Read more
🚪 Exit Door Locks – Legal Requirements in Quebec 🚪 🚪 Exit Door Locks – Legal Requirements in Quebec 🚪 In Quebec, exit doors in commercial buildings and warehouses cannot use bolts, deadbolts, or handles that prevent fast exit. Only exit devices (panic bars) are legally allowed when the green Read more
🚨 Problèmes de serrure Kwikset/Weiser SmartKey, Latch et Mechanism – Montreal Nous réparons ! 🚨 🚨 Problèmes Weiser SmartKey – On répare ! 🚨 Votre serrure Weiser SmartKey : Cylindre cassé ou endommagé Pêne qui ne fonctionne pas Clé bloquée ou qui tourne mal Problèmes dus au froid canadien Chez Read more
🚨 Kwikset/Weiser SmartKey Plug/latch/Mechanism Issues – We Fix It! 🚨 🚨 Weiser SmartKey Issues – We Fix It! 🚨 Are you having trouble with your Weiser SmartKey lock? Common problems include: Broken or damaged SmartKey plug Latch not working properly Key won’t turn or gets stuck Pins or wafers not Read more