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A-1 Locksmiths & Security Ltd

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A-1 Locksmiths & Security Ltd

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A-1 Locksmiths & Security Ltd is the most trusted security company in Normal, Illinois, and the surrounding areas. We have been providing top-notch locksmith and security systems for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Central Illinois for more than 20 years. Our licensed, bonded, and insured company performs thorough background checks on all of our employees. Let the experienced technicians at A-1 Locksmiths & Security Ltd ensure your home or business is well secured. Additional DBA - A-1 Security Locksmith.

A-1 Locksmiths & Security Ltd is the most trusted security company in Normal, Illinois, and the surrounding areas. We have been providing top-notch locksmith and security systems for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Central Illinois for more than 20 years. Our licensed, bonded, and insured company performs thorough background checks on all of our employees. Let the experienced technicians at A-1 Locksmiths & Security Ltd ensure your home or business is well secured. Additional DBA - A-1 Security Locksmith.

Bill's Key & Lock Shop

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Bill's Key & Lock Shop

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Locked out? Need your locks changed? Lose the keys to your car? Or are you looking for new locks or related hardware for your home or business? Whether it's an emergency or you're planning repairs or upgrades, Bill's Key & Lock Shop can help. You can purchase new hardware at either of our lock shops, or our fleet of five mobile lock shop vans are on duty to offer you fast, on-site service. Even if you call after business hours, you will be immediately connected to one of our locksmiths on call. Serving Bloomington-Normal and Central Illinois for more than 30 years.

Locked out? Need your locks changed? Lose the keys to your car? Or are you looking for new locks or related hardware for your home or business? Whether it's an emergency or you're planning repairs or upgrades, Bill's Key & Lock Shop can help. You can purchase new hardware at either of our lock shops, or our fleet of five mobile lock shop vans are on duty to offer you fast, on-site service. Even if you call after business hours, you will be immediately connected to one of our locksmiths on call. Serving Bloomington-Normal and Central Illinois for more than 30 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.

Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

While lock crunching as a whole is not terribly common, it is one of the most frequently used means of forced entry into a home. Recent data suggests that forced entry through lock crunching or snapping occurs in more than 25% of burglaries.

Smart door locks are safe to use and are usually considered safer than traditional locks with keys. While all electronic devices can be hacked, that doesn’t happen nearly as frequently in real life as people may think. You can also invest in multiple locks of different types for enhanced security so you don’t rely solely on one smart lock.

While a strong conventional deadbolt offers enough security for most homeowners, if you’re looking for extra features beyond just simple locking, smart deadbolts are the way to go. Smart deadbolts allow for keyless entry using your phone or a code, remote access in case someone is locked out, and features like temporary access codes, automatic locking, tamper alerts and entry-exit monitoring. Smart deadbolts also come with downsides: they rely on batteries and wireless networks and are potentially vulnerable to hacking by skilled home intruders.

Yes, but adding a deadbolt to some door materials, like steel, may make installation a little bit trickier. For these materials, you will want to hire a locksmith to do the work for you, but be aware that they may charge an additional fee of $25 to $50 or more.

In general, keyless door locks are considered safe. They can’t be picked like a traditional lock, and unless a thief can guess your code, it’s pretty tricky to break into a house with a keyless door lock. But that doesn’t mean they come without risk. 

When asking yourself, "Are keyless door locks safe?” consider the style of the system. Hackers could potentially break in if it operates on Wi-Fi, but it’d take some time and effort. You’re also at risk for a power outage, depending on the type of lock. That being said, there are no more risks associated with keyless door locks than a traditional lock.

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