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Mike's Lock & Key

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Mike's Lock & Key

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Mike's Lock and Key located in Ankey, Iowa serves Des Moines, Ankeny, Altoona, Clive, Johnston, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Waukee and all of Central Iowa. Call us today today for all of you your needs. Auto Locksmith * Residential Locksmith * Commercial Locksmith Monday - Saturday 7 a.m.- 7 p.m. Sunday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mobile And Emergency Service

"Great. I would use them again."

Sara E on August 2018

Mike's Lock and Key located in Ankey, Iowa serves Des Moines, Ankeny, Altoona, Clive, Johnston, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Waukee and all of Central Iowa. Call us today today for all of you your needs. Auto Locksmith * Residential Locksmith * Commercial Locksmith Monday - Saturday 7 a.m.- 7 p.m. Sunday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mobile And Emergency Service

"Great. I would use them again."

Sara E on August 2018

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Midwest Lock Solutions

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Midwest Lock Solutions

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Midwest Lock Solutions offers a comprehensive range of lock and security products and services. Serving Des Moines, IA, We offer residential and commercial services and we also sell and service safes. If you need help with a lock or a locking system we can handle it. Midwest Lock Solutions services include • Transponder keys • Electronic access including key pads and key fobs • Key duplication • Re-keying • Door hardware • Lock repair • New and used safes We can also open safes and offer safe repairs, change combinations, master keying, lock repair, lock installation and more.

"Professional and responsive - even in snowstorm! Thank you!"

emily w on January 2021

Midwest Lock Solutions offers a comprehensive range of lock and security products and services. Serving Des Moines, IA, We offer residential and commercial services and we also sell and service safes. If you need help with a lock or a locking system we can handle it. Midwest Lock Solutions services include • Transponder keys • Electronic access including key pads and key fobs • Key duplication • Re-keying • Door hardware • Lock repair • New and used safes We can also open safes and offer safe repairs, change combinations, master keying, lock repair, lock installation and more.

"Professional and responsive - even in snowstorm! Thank you!"

emily w on January 2021

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Ames Lock & Security

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Ames Lock & Security

4.67(
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Customers say: Quick response
43 years of experience

Ames Lock & Security is Story County's Longest Established Locksmith with over 30 years of quality service. We are locally owned and operated. All of our technicians are lock security professionals who have been registered with the state. Some of our services include: After hours Emergency Lock Out Service Vehicle Unlocks Cars and Building Unlocks Safes Opened Combination Locks Changed Combination Lock Repair Key Replacement Key Duplication Safe Deposit Box Vehicle Transponder Keys Originated & Duplicated We are a bonded and insured company. Stop in today and visit our showroom featuring EMTEK designer hardware. For lockout assistance, call us for quick service!

Ames Lock & Security is Story County's Longest Established Locksmith with over 30 years of quality service. We are locally owned and operated. All of our technicians are lock security professionals who have been registered with the state. Some of our services include: After hours Emergency Lock Out Service Vehicle Unlocks Cars and Building Unlocks Safes Opened Combination Locks Changed Combination Lock Repair Key Replacement Key Duplication Safe Deposit Box Vehicle Transponder Keys Originated & Duplicated We are a bonded and insured company. Stop in today and visit our showroom featuring EMTEK designer hardware. For lockout assistance, call us for quick service!

Bridgewater Handyman Service LLC

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Bridgewater Handyman Service LLC

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Customers say: Quality work
40 years of experience

We are a company with five workers. We do not charge a trip charge and we do not mark up materials. All our work is guaranteed. We have over 60 years of combined experience and can handle a wide range of projects. We are located in the Des Moines area. We stand behind our work. Our policy is we're not happy until you are. We have been in business for over twenty years. We are listed in the Dex Yellow Pages and the Register Service Directory. We have been in both these publications for over seven years.

We are a company with five workers. We do not charge a trip charge and we do not mark up materials. All our work is guaranteed. We have over 60 years of combined experience and can handle a wide range of projects. We are located in the Des Moines area. We stand behind our work. Our policy is we're not happy until you are. We have been in business for over twenty years. We are listed in the Dex Yellow Pages and the Register Service Directory. We have been in both these publications for over seven years.

WISHEKS

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WISHEKS

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Customers say: Terrific value

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.

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Woodland Heights IA Locksmith Store

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Woodland Heights IA Locksmith Store

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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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Polk City IA Locksmith Store

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Polk City IA Locksmith Store

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29 years of experience

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

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

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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

Keyless locks are often considered safer since they’re protected by passcodes instead of a physical key, making it harder to be picked. However, they are not infallible. And like all electronic devices, outdated models are more prone to problems and safety concerns. If you’ve experienced multiple lockouts in the past year, or your lock is responding slower than usual after you key in the passcode, it might be time to upgrade to a newer one. Even if your lock is working fine, you should still change your access code at least twice a year.

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.

It depends on what type of keyless entry it is and if the locksmith has the proper tools to remove a keypad entry lock since some are more advanced than others. However, locksmiths can typically work around keyless entries to vehicles, so it depends on what type of keyless entry system needs opening.

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