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Sterling Locksmith

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Sterling Locksmith

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Emergency services offered

We have been serving San Luis Obispo County since 2015. Our company has grown from humble beginnings into what it is today a full-service locksmith business specializing in residential, commercial, automotive, and emergency services. We are proud to be able to serve so many people throughout the county with such an array of products and services at their disposal.

We have been serving San Luis Obispo County since 2015. Our company has grown from humble beginnings into what it is today a full-service locksmith business specializing in residential, commercial, automotive, and emergency services. We are proud to be able to serve so many people throughout the county with such an array of products and services at their disposal.



Liggett Locksmith and Safe Services

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Liggett Locksmith and Safe Services

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25 years of experience

Servicing the Central Coast. Mobile service centrally from Paso Robes, California. We offer home, commercial, automotive, and industrial lock and key instillation and repair. Please let us know how we can help you. (805)-868-0999

Servicing the Central Coast. Mobile service centrally from Paso Robes, California. We offer home, commercial, automotive, and industrial lock and key instillation and repair. Please let us know how we can help you. (805)-868-0999


MCA California

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MCA California

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99 years of experience

A trusted name since 1926, MCA is your friend on the open road, providing travel security and roadside assistance for people – and families – on the go. A membership in MCA delivers peace of mind so travelers enjoy their driving experience with less worry. We treat our members like we want to be treated, with faster response times than the competition. We’ve expanded our offerings to simplify even more aspects of your life, including free legal representation for moving violations, travel discounts, accident protection, bail bonds, AD&D and more.

A trusted name since 1926, MCA is your friend on the open road, providing travel security and roadside assistance for people – and families – on the go. A membership in MCA delivers peace of mind so travelers enjoy their driving experience with less worry. We treat our members like we want to be treated, with faster response times than the competition. We’ve expanded our offerings to simplify even more aspects of your life, including free legal representation for moving violations, travel discounts, accident protection, bail bonds, AD&D and more.


A1 Alarm & Lock

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A1 Alarm & Lock

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As your local, family owned and operated, alarm, lock and security specialists, A1 Alarm & Lock in Lakeport, CA, has been a trusted name for reliable and prompt service throughout the community for over 40 years! A1 Alarm & Lock specializes in commercial and residential locksmithing, access control, safes and vaults, automotive locksmithing, generating and programming electronic chip keys and vehicle transponder keys, camera surveillance systems, alarm systems, and servicing of all types of home security systems. You can visit our shop for in-store service or give us a call today for 24 hour emergency mobile service. We look forward to being your alarm and locksmith expert of choice!

As your local, family owned and operated, alarm, lock and security specialists, A1 Alarm & Lock in Lakeport, CA, has been a trusted name for reliable and prompt service throughout the community for over 40 years! A1 Alarm & Lock specializes in commercial and residential locksmithing, access control, safes and vaults, automotive locksmithing, generating and programming electronic chip keys and vehicle transponder keys, camera surveillance systems, alarm systems, and servicing of all types of home security systems. You can visit our shop for in-store service or give us a call today for 24 hour emergency mobile service. We look forward to being your alarm and locksmith expert of choice!


Miller Gifts, Locksmiths, ETC

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Miller Gifts, Locksmiths, ETC

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15 years of experience

Miller Gifts, Locksmiths, ETC is a great gits store that is based in Susanville, Ca. They offer beautiful indian jewelry, religious books, bibles, and they can also handle your install locks and re-key locks. They have been delivering excellent service for the past 5 years to Susanville and its surrounding cities including Spaulding, Johnstonville, Janesville, Standish, Westwood, Litchfield, Clear Creek, Milford, Wendel, Greenville, Genesee, and Taylorsville. Crescent Mills is also included in their service area. Birthdays and Christmas visit them for gifts that delight and please. For car lockout emergencies call Miller Gifts, Locksmiths, ETC. They make commercial keys, and residential keys.

Miller Gifts, Locksmiths, ETC is a great gits store that is based in Susanville, Ca. They offer beautiful indian jewelry, religious books, bibles, and they can also handle your install locks and re-key locks. They have been delivering excellent service for the past 5 years to Susanville and its surrounding cities including Spaulding, Johnstonville, Janesville, Standish, Westwood, Litchfield, Clear Creek, Milford, Wendel, Greenville, Genesee, and Taylorsville. Crescent Mills is also included in their service area. Birthdays and Christmas visit them for gifts that delight and please. For car lockout emergencies call Miller Gifts, Locksmiths, ETC. They make commercial keys, and residential keys.


Empire Lock & Safe

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Empire Lock & Safe

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Empire Lock is your Service and Repair Specialist. From door mis-alignment, to troubleshooting inoperative access control systems. We have over 15 years experience in Locksmithing and 20 years in general construction, remodelling and repair of residential and commercial buildings

Empire Lock is your Service and Repair Specialist. From door mis-alignment, to troubleshooting inoperative access control systems. We have over 15 years experience in Locksmithing and 20 years in general construction, remodelling and repair of residential and commercial buildings


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Epic Alarm

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Epic Alarm

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14 years of experience

Epic Alarm specializes in Security, Surveillance, Fire Alarm, Automation and UL-listed 24/7 Monitoring for your home or business. Epic Alarm is privately held company led by an industry expert with over 16 years of experience. Epic Alarm is licensed by the State of California (ACO #7125). Don't trust the safety of your home, family, business or employees to an unlicensed company. We offer a wide range from solutions at cost effective prices with service that makes you feel like you are a person, not a number. Call us to see how we can help protect you! You'll be glad you did!

Epic Alarm specializes in Security, Surveillance, Fire Alarm, Automation and UL-listed 24/7 Monitoring for your home or business. Epic Alarm is privately held company led by an industry expert with over 16 years of experience. Epic Alarm is licensed by the State of California (ACO #7125). Don't trust the safety of your home, family, business or employees to an unlicensed company. We offer a wide range from solutions at cost effective prices with service that makes you feel like you are a person, not a number. Call us to see how we can help protect you! You'll be glad you did!



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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Rekeying your own locks is a low-cost task that prevents you from having to replace the locks themselves completely. The first couple of times you rekey a lock may be challenging because this is an intermediate DIY task. You can purchase a rekey kit from most hardware stores, but make sure you’re buying the kit from the brand of lock in your home that you’re going to rekey. 

It can affect security, especially if you don’t finish it properly. A Dutch door has more moving parts that can be compromised, so you’ll want to use solid hardware and make sure everything lines up and locks cleanly. If the latch is flimsy or the two halves don’t sit tight, it’s going to be easier to force open.

It’s best to avoid using oil-based lubricants within a lock because they attract larger amounts of dust and debris. When this occurs, it can make it harder for you to operate the lock, or it can even cause damage to the internal locking mechanism. A dry lubricant is the ideal solution instead.

When it comes to how to get a stuck key out of a lock, the simplest way is to use some kind of lubricating substance. One option is to apply graphite powder while wiggling the key gently. As the graphite fills the lock, jiggling should loosen the key enough to allow you to pull it out.

Any type of dead bolt lock provides the highest level of safety for a single device. However, it’s also important to determine a lock's grade. Locks can come in either Grade 1, Grade 2, or Grade 3, which indicates how durable it is and if it’s constructed solidly. Safety experts recommend choosing locks based on Grade 1, which offers the highest level of durability.

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