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LockCorp, Inc

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LockCorp, Inc

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12 years of experience

We excel in residential and commercial locksmith services, safes, and access control solutions, using premium products like locks, door hardware, and advanced access control systems.

We excel in residential and commercial locksmith services, safes, and access control solutions, using premium products like locks, door hardware, and advanced access control systems.

Champion Lock and Key

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Champion Lock and Key

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10 years of experience

Champion Lock and Key we do more than duplicate keys. We help customers feel safe and secure by being there when they need us most. Changing out locks after a break-in, removing broken keys from locks and ignitions and replacing lost keys are just a few of the services we offer.

Champion Lock and Key we do more than duplicate keys. We help customers feel safe and secure by being there when they need us most. Changing out locks after a break-in, removing broken keys from locks and ignitions and replacing lost keys are just a few of the services we offer.

Baldino's Lock & Key

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Baldino's Lock & Key

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64 years of experience

What started as a hobby has expanded to include over 100 highly trained employees, technicians, and experts that service 15 lock shops from Virginia to Maryland, a locksmith wholesale supply distributorship, and an electronic division. After forty years in business, our security system company still operates with the same enthusiasm and dedication to quality service that came from the "locksmith shop under the tree house" in 1961. For immediate response please call 301-963-4440 and follow the voice prompts to find the service center near you. Virginia/D.C. 703-550-0770 Loudoun County 703-378-3555 Montgomery/P.G. County 301-963-4440 Baltimore/Annapolis 410-561-0961

What started as a hobby has expanded to include over 100 highly trained employees, technicians, and experts that service 15 lock shops from Virginia to Maryland, a locksmith wholesale supply distributorship, and an electronic division. After forty years in business, our security system company still operates with the same enthusiasm and dedication to quality service that came from the "locksmith shop under the tree house" in 1961. For immediate response please call 301-963-4440 and follow the voice prompts to find the service center near you. Virginia/D.C. 703-550-0770 Loudoun County 703-378-3555 Montgomery/P.G. County 301-963-4440 Baltimore/Annapolis 410-561-0961

WISHEKS

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At WISHEKS we want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase. Our sincere goal is to provide an enjoyable shopping experience that encourages you to shop with us for years to come. On the rare occasion you receive a product that you just don't like or that doesn't match your décor, our experienced Customer Service staff is just a phone call away and will guide you through our easy return policy. At WISHEKS we want you to get exactly what you want and with our world-class product selection you can be sure you'll find the product that is right for you.

At WISHEKS we want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase. Our sincere goal is to provide an enjoyable shopping experience that encourages you to shop with us for years to come. On the rare occasion you receive a product that you just don't like or that doesn't match your décor, our experienced Customer Service staff is just a phone call away and will guide you through our easy return policy. At WISHEKS we want you to get exactly what you want and with our world-class product selection you can be sure you'll find the product that is right for you.

Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Newer, electric-powered door locks generally have a life span of five years or less. That’s thanks, in large part, to a phenomenon called planned obsolescence, in which products are programmed to need replacing after a certain amount of time. That’s also why older, manual, push-key locksets can last up to 30 years with regular cleanings and maintenance. When it does come time for a new set-up, know that the cost to change locks ranges from $130 to $500 on average.

Using a combination of tools (often store-bought plumbing tools) and brute force, a burglar can easily snap the lock on a door. Snapping a lock aims to gain access to the cylinder inside, which holds the locking mechanism. Once the thief snaps the lock, they can pick the cylinder open and walk right in.

While lock crunching as a whole is not terribly common, it is one of the most frequently used means of forced entry into a home. Recent data suggests that forced entry through lock crunching or snapping occurs in more than 25% of burglaries.

The best type of deadbolt depends on your specific needs. If accessibility is your primary concern, a single-cylinder deadbolt is the easiest to operate. Mortise locks are likely the most secure type of deadbolt you can install, but single-cylinders combined with secondary locking mechanisms like vertical locks are also a great option. Smart locks will give you the most flexibility to open and close your locks whenever and wherever you need to. 

Yes, keyless locks can deter burglars, mostly because they boost security and offer advanced features. Most models allow for unique codes or temporary access, making it harder for intruders to break in. Many of these smart locks even alert you if someone tries to tamper with them. However, you need to remember that while they provide an added layer of protection, no lock is completely foolproof. Pairing these locks with good security habits—like proper lighting and surveillance cameras—creates a strong defense to help stop intruders in their tracks.

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