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All-American Lock and Key

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All-American Lock and Key

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

All-American Lock and Key serves all of Iowa City and the surrounding area. We offer a wide range of locksmith services and expert advice. Here are just a few of the many services we offer: Emergency Services available (Auto, Home, and Commercial). Same Day Re-key appointments available. New lockset and deadbolt installations. Mail box locks. Automotive Keys and Remotes. Commercial locks and deadbolts. High security Locks.

"Same-day service in a very professional and competent manner. Highly recommend!"

Nichole F on January 2018

All-American Lock and Key serves all of Iowa City and the surrounding area. We offer a wide range of locksmith services and expert advice. Here are just a few of the many services we offer: Emergency Services available (Auto, Home, and Commercial). Same Day Re-key appointments available. New lockset and deadbolt installations. Mail box locks. Automotive Keys and Remotes. Commercial locks and deadbolts. High security Locks.

"Same-day service in a very professional and competent manner. Highly recommend!"

Nichole F on January 2018

RUSSELL'S LOCKSMITH

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RUSSELL'S LOCKSMITH

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Russell's Locksmith is a full service locksmith in the Iowa City and Coralville Iowa area. We specialize in auto, residential, commercial, and multi-unit properties. We have over 29 years of experience.

Russell's Locksmith is a full service locksmith in the Iowa City and Coralville Iowa area. We specialize in auto, residential, commercial, and multi-unit properties. We have over 29 years of experience.

WISHEKS

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WISHEKS

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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.

Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

It can affect security, especially if you don’t finish it properly. A Dutch door has more moving parts that can be compromised, so you’ll want to use solid hardware and make sure everything lines up and locks cleanly. If the latch is flimsy or the two halves don’t sit tight, it’s going to be easier to force open.

A deadbolt lock is typically considered more secure than a regular lock based on its internal construction. Each deadbolt type has varying levels of security, ranging from withstanding a small amount of force to those that can take on multiple strikes and greater force. Regular locks provide little to no security and are typically used more for easy entry and simple installation.

Newer, electric-powered door locks generally have a life span of five years or less. That’s thanks, in large part, to a phenomenon called planned obsolescence, in which products are programmed to need replacing after a certain amount of time. That’s also why older, manual, push-key locksets can last up to 30 years with regular cleanings and maintenance. When it does come time for a new set-up, know that the cost to change locks ranges from $130 to $500 on average.

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.

The benefit of deadbolt locks is that they're much harder to force open than simple locks with pin tumbler mechanisms, so they may offer added security. This feature is why many locksmiths recommend deadbolts for home security. For many households, this added protection and peace of mind is well worth the cost of installing a deadbolt.

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