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Mike's Lock & Key

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Mike's Lock & Key

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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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44 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
41 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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Lower Beaver IA Locksmith Store

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Lower Beaver IA Locksmith Store

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31 years of experience

We are a Local Locksmith Company that provides locksmith service in Lower Beaver, 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 Lower Beaver, 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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Waukee IA Locksmith Store

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Waukee IA Locksmith Store

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25 years of experience

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

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


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Southwestern Hills Locksmith Store

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Southwestern Hills Locksmith Store

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31 years of experience

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

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

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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Although you should rekey your locks after moving into a new home, you may feel more comfortable replacing the locks entirely. Here are some other scenarios when you should replace your locks rather than rekey them:

  • When someone moves out of your home.

  • There are too many copies of the existing key.

  • Your home experiences any type of break-in.

  • You lose your key with the address on it.

There are different types of deadbolts. The most common type is a single-cylinder deadbolt, which you may recognize on your front door. This type of lock has a keyhole on the outside and a thumb turn on the inside. A double-cylinder deadbolt has two locking mechanisms and requires a key to engage on the inside as well as the outside. 

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.

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