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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
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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
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!

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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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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Union Park IA Locksmith Store

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Union Park IA Locksmith Store

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31 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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Polk City IA Locksmith Store

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Polk City IA Locksmith Store

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30 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

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. 

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.

Regrettably, entirely pick-proof locks don't exist unless you opt for keyless varieties. Locks advertised as "pick-proof" are, in reality, more resilient against lock-picking and bumping attempts because of complex mechanisms consisting of pins and sidebars. These locks work like this—they assign two tasks to the key, enhancing security by making unauthorized entry more challenging.

You can cut a door knob off using a sawzall, but you risk causing additional damage to the door itself. You’ll also need to completely replace the door knob, costing you extra money and another trip to the hardware store.

Using a combination of tools (often store-bought plumbing tools) and brute force, a burglar can easily snap the lock on a door. Snapping a lock aims to gain access to the cylinder inside, which holds the locking mechanism. Once the thief snaps the lock, they can pick the cylinder open and walk right in.

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