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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

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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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Union Park IA Locksmith Store

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Union Park IA Locksmith Store

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30 years of experience

We are a Local Locksmith Company that provides locksmith service in Union 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 Union 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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Accent IA Locksmith Store

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Accent IA Locksmith Store

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30 years of experience

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

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

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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Smart locks offer around the same level of safety as conventional locks with keys. The best way to secure your door locks is to combine routine locking mechanisms with other home safety features, like lighting, motion sensors, security cameras, and window and door sensors. 

Smart locks have the upper hand when it comes to convenience—you won't have to worry about your key not turning in the lock or fumbling around in your bag for your keys—but beyond that, any door with deadbolts will offer a similar degree of security.

Yes, as long as it’s thick enough for the deadbolt. Most interior hollow core doors are at least 1 1/2-inches thick, which is usually the minimum requirement for a deadbolt. You’ll want to find the lock block first before installing. Also, most hollow doors require additional reinforcement for locks, such as a reinforcement plate or plywood block.

Yes, you should change the locks as soon as you can after completing the purchase of a house. This is a matter of privacy and security, as you have no idea how many copies of the keys the previous owner made. You can change the locks yourself or hire a pro to replace or rekey the lock, which costs $50 to $100.

Lubricating a door lock is an important part of door lock maintenance. It involves taking the lubricant of your choice (it’s best to use whatever the lock’s manufacturer suggests) and spraying it directly into the keyway. Push and pull your key in and out of the lock to make sure it’s all the way in. 

Various types of deadbolts are available, from the classic single-cylinder lock to a double-cylinder, rim deadbolt, smart deadbolt, and electronic deadbolt lock. Most homes in the U.S. use a single-cylinder deadbolt lock, which requires a key on the exterior and only a thumb turn on the interior to open or close the lock. 

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