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Locksmith Monster

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Legendary Locksmith Service for Central Iowa. 24/7 availability and honest pricing with price match. Call for the fastest service.

Legendary Locksmith Service for Central Iowa. 24/7 availability and honest pricing with price match. Call for the fastest service.

Williams Locksmith

Grand Ave
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Williams Locksmith

Grand Ave
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11 years of experience

We provide the fastest locksmith service in the Des Moines area. We have several years of expierience in the industry and are completely mobile. We are a small, local, family owned business. We provide speedy home and car lockouts, same day appointments for rekeying homes and we also provide car key replacement for transponder and non-transponder keys!

We provide the fastest locksmith service in the Des Moines area. We have several years of expierience in the industry and are completely mobile. We are a small, local, family owned business. We provide speedy home and car lockouts, same day appointments for rekeying homes and we also provide car key replacement for transponder and non-transponder keys!

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Woodland Heights IA Locksmith Store

2301 Ingersoll Ave (Suite: 757B)
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Woodland Heights IA Locksmith Store

2301 Ingersoll Ave (Suite: 757B)
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30 years of experience

Woodland Heights IA Locksmith Store are a full service Locksmith Company, Who proudly provides Residential Commercial and Automotive and Emergency Service 24 hours in Woodland Heights, IA.

Woodland Heights IA Locksmith Store are a full service Locksmith Company, Who proudly provides Residential Commercial and Automotive and Emergency Service 24 hours in Woodland Heights, IA.

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McKinley School IA Locksmith Store

344 E Jackson Ave (Suite: 406C)
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McKinley School IA Locksmith Store

344 E Jackson Ave (Suite: 406C)
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30 years of experience

We are a Local Locksmith Company that provides locksmith service in McKinley School, IA. We offer our Locksmith service 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to those in need of our assistance.

We are a Local Locksmith Company that provides locksmith service in McKinley School, IA. We offer our Locksmith service 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to those in need of our assistance.

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New Vision IA Locksmith Store

1100 7th St (Suite: 431D)
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New Vision IA Locksmith Store

1100 7th St (Suite: 431D)
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30 years of experience

At New Vision IA Locksmith Store our promise to you and this great community is a great Locksmith Service in New Vision, IA. We offer Locksmith Service at any time 24 hours.

At New Vision IA Locksmith Store our promise to you and this great community is a great Locksmith Service in New Vision, IA. We offer Locksmith Service at any time 24 hours.

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Capitol East IA Locksmith Store

1552 E Grand Ave (Suite: 845B)
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Capitol East IA Locksmith Store

1552 E Grand Ave (Suite: 845B)
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30 years of experience

Capitol East IA Locksmith Store are a full service Locksmith Company, Who proudly provides Residential Commercial and Automotive and Emergency Service 24 hours in Capitol East, IA.

Capitol East IA Locksmith Store are a full service Locksmith Company, Who proudly provides Residential Commercial and Automotive and Emergency Service 24 hours in Capitol East, IA.

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Ingersoll Park IA Locksmith Store

4700 Grand Ave (Suite: 527D)
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Ingersoll Park IA Locksmith Store

4700 Grand Ave (Suite: 527D)
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30 years of experience

We are a Local Locksmith Company that provides locksmith service in Ingersoll Park, IA. We offer our Locksmith service 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to those in need of our assistance.

We are a Local Locksmith Company that provides locksmith service in Ingersoll Park, IA. We offer our Locksmith service 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to those in need of our assistance.

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East Village IA Locksmith Store

300 E Grand Ave (Suite: 674G)
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East Village IA Locksmith Store

300 E Grand Ave (Suite: 674G)
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30 years of experience

East Village IA Locksmith Store are a full service Locksmith Company, Who proudly provides Residential Commercial and Automotive and Emergency Service 24 hours in East Village, IA.

East Village IA Locksmith Store are a full service Locksmith Company, Who proudly provides Residential Commercial and Automotive and Emergency Service 24 hours in East Village, IA.

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Waterbury IA Locksmith Store

6125 Grand Ave (Suite: 367D)
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Waterbury IA Locksmith Store

6125 Grand Ave (Suite: 367D)
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30 years of experience

We are a Local Locksmith Company that provides locksmith service in Waterbury, IA. We offer our Locksmith service 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to those in need of our assistance.

We are a Local Locksmith Company that provides locksmith service in Waterbury, IA. We offer our Locksmith service 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to those in need of our assistance.

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Jordan Park IA Locksmith Store

5118 SE 14th St (Suite: 567D)
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Jordan Park IA Locksmith Store

5118 SE 14th St (Suite: 567D)
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30 years of experience

At Jordan Park IA Locksmith Store our promise to you and this great community is a great Locksmith Service in Jordan Park, IA. We offer Locksmith Service at any time 24 hours.

At Jordan Park IA Locksmith Store our promise to you and this great community is a great Locksmith Service in Jordan Park, IA. We offer Locksmith Service at any time 24 hours.

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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

A deadbolt has a different design, construction, and security level than a regular lock. Regular locks are mostly used for interior doors around the home, like bedrooms and bathrooms, and they usually include a locking mechanism on the inside. While regular locks are easy to use and install, they provide little security. 

A deadbolt adds a layer of security and is most commonly used on exterior doors. The installation is typically more complicated, but they hold up to wear and tear.

Changing door locks is a task that most homeowners can accomplish on their own. Standard door knobs are quite straightforward, and even more advanced locks, like electronic or smart locks, generally come with instructions. That said, the process can be time-consuming, especially if you plan to replace multiple locks around the house. It’s also a task that you want to complete correctly, considering that it affects the security of your house. That’s why hiring a pro is often best when changing your door locks.

Door locks should be changed roughly every seven years. The average lifespan of a door lock is seven to 10 years, so it’s best to err on the side of caution and change them early, especially if they are showing signs of wear and tear. Examples of deterioration include visible rust and difficulty opening or closing the door. Some locks can work safely beyond 10 years, but it depends on how often they are used and whether they are exposed to damaging environmental conditions like precipitation or extreme temperatures.

You should replace door locks when you move into a new home since you don’t know who has copies of the key. Other reasons to change your locks include an attempted break-in, when someone moves out of your home, or if you lose a key with an address attached to it.

If part of the key is protruding out of the lock, you can use a pair of needle-nosed pliers or tweezers to gently turn the key in the lock to open the door. If the key is fully inserted into the lock, you may also be able to use a key extractor to help turn the key into the unlocked position. 

But if the key breaks off halfway into the lock or you simply can’t reach it to help engage the unlocking mechanisms, you should probably call a professional.

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