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Express Locksmith

1004 Jones Rd
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Express Locksmith

1004 Jones Rd
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18 years of experience

Rekey, masterkey, repair, replace and install various locks and lock systems to include commercial, residential and automotive. Keys originated/duplicated. Auto, home and business lockouts. Bonded and insured. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Afterhours and weekend rates apply.

Rekey, masterkey, repair, replace and install various locks and lock systems to include commercial, residential and automotive. Keys originated/duplicated. Auto, home and business lockouts. Bonded and insured. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Afterhours and weekend rates apply.

WISHEKS

5322 W 79th St
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WISHEKS

5322 W 79th St
2.00(
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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.

POLK'S LOCKSMITH SVC

1504 College St
4.88(
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POLK'S LOCKSMITH SVC

1504 College St
4.88(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Full Service Locksmith. Phone Answered 24 Hours

"It was excellent, they came and did what they needed to do, they are very efficient to their work and very professional."

Hazel I on July 2019

Full Service Locksmith. Phone Answered 24 Hours

"It was excellent, they came and did what they needed to do, they are very efficient to their work and very professional."

Hazel I on July 2019

SECURITY LOCKSMITH

PO BOX 1043
5.00(
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SECURITY LOCKSMITH

PO BOX 1043
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Providing superior locksmith service to the Cedar Valley for over 20 years, Security Locksmith’s reputation for quality services and honest work speaks for itself. Providing 24-hour emergency lock-out service, offering a variety of automotive, residential, and commercial services. Accepts cash and all major credit or debit cards bearing a Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or JCB logo.

Providing superior locksmith service to the Cedar Valley for over 20 years, Security Locksmith’s reputation for quality services and honest work speaks for itself. Providing 24-hour emergency lock-out service, offering a variety of automotive, residential, and commercial services. Accepts cash and all major credit or debit cards bearing a Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or JCB logo.

Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Thieves can open almost anything with enough time and the right tools, but they also prefer easy targets that are unlikely to get them caught. Forcing open gates is loud and difficult, and to be able to open one electronically requires extensive knowledge of the system, which most thieves don't have. Electric and other security gates are great deterrents because the thief will move to an easier target. If the thief is determined to enter your property, they will most likely find a different entrance point.

The most secure lock for a front door is typically a deadbolt. There are many types of deadbolts to choose from, the most basic of which is the standard single-cylinder deadbolt. This is the lock you find installed on most front doors. For added security, you could go with a double-cylinder deadbolt, which requires a key to operate the lock from both the outside and the inside. 

It’s possible, but depends on the design of your lock. Some door locks that lack a keyhole do boast a small hole on the exterior handle or knob. This hole’s primary function is to allow water to drain out of the lock, in addition to giving homeowners an easy spot to insert lubrication. However, you can typically use a paperclip in this pinhole to unlock the door by manipulating the mechanism inside. 

Security experts recommend deadbolt door locks on entry doors because they provide the best security. Deadbolts can prevent most types of forced entry and make your doors harder to lockpick.

There are several ways to add security to a sliding glass door. To start, install a rod or deadbolt lock instead of the flip-lock that comes standard with most sliding glass doors. Add a sensor to the door and monitor any activity through your home security system.

Finally, installing shatterproof window film will help keep the structural integrity of the glass if it cracks.

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