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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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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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

First thing first: Make sure you’re using the right key. If it’s the correct key for your lock, there are a few reasons why it may not be working, like the key is worn out or the lock is jammed. Try lubricating the lock and pushing the door closed to ensure the mechanisms work correctly. If you’re still locked out, call in for help.

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