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Pop-A-Lock New Orleans

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Pop-A-Lock New Orleans

4.63(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
49 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

Established in 1993, Pop-A-Lock is the leading 24 hour locksmith in New Orleans. Certified and uniformed locksmiths provide speedy, affordable services for homes, cars, and businesses in the area. Estimates are free and there are no hidden charges. Since Pop-A-Lock first started operating, it has worked with EMS and fire departments to provide free emergency door unlocking whenever a life is in danger.

"Perfect on time fair pricing"

Brody S on March 2020

Established in 1993, Pop-A-Lock is the leading 24 hour locksmith in New Orleans. Certified and uniformed locksmiths provide speedy, affordable services for homes, cars, and businesses in the area. Estimates are free and there are no hidden charges. Since Pop-A-Lock first started operating, it has worked with EMS and fire departments to provide free emergency door unlocking whenever a life is in danger.

"Perfect on time fair pricing"

Brody S on March 2020

Pop-A-Lock Baton Rouge

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Pop-A-Lock Baton Rouge

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Pop-A-Lock Baton Rouge is a full-service, 24 hour locksmith in the Baton Rouge Area. As a car, home, and business locksmith, we are fully licensed and ALOA certified for your safety and have been in business since 1991. Call us 24/7 for free quotes with zero hidden fees, mobile service, and highly trained technicians who drive marked cars.

Pop-A-Lock Baton Rouge is a full-service, 24 hour locksmith in the Baton Rouge Area. As a car, home, and business locksmith, we are fully licensed and ALOA certified for your safety and have been in business since 1991. Call us 24/7 for free quotes with zero hidden fees, mobile service, and highly trained technicians who drive marked cars.

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Acme Lock

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Acme Lock

4.96(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Company Profile Thank you for visiting the ACME Lock Company. We have been providing the latest in home security since 1928 throughout New Orleans and surrounding parishes. That's right...ACME Lock Company has been serving our customers' needs for over 85 years. We are locally owned and operated and are dedicated to your safety and peace of mind. What can ACME Lock Company do for you? The list is virtually endless! We sell, install and repair just about anything that keeps you, your loved ones and your property safe and secure. Whether you need new locks for your home...a security system for your business or anything in between, we will handle your job, large or small, at ACME Lock Company​.

"Honest assessment of our troubles and a professional fix."

George B on July 2020

Company Profile Thank you for visiting the ACME Lock Company. We have been providing the latest in home security since 1928 throughout New Orleans and surrounding parishes. That's right...ACME Lock Company has been serving our customers' needs for over 85 years. We are locally owned and operated and are dedicated to your safety and peace of mind. What can ACME Lock Company do for you? The list is virtually endless! We sell, install and repair just about anything that keeps you, your loved ones and your property safe and secure. Whether you need new locks for your home...a security system for your business or anything in between, we will handle your job, large or small, at ACME Lock Company​.

"Honest assessment of our troubles and a professional fix."

George B on July 2020

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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Lock bumping is a technique locksmiths use to quickly and quietly open a pin tumbler lock, typically found in most types of deadbolts. It involves inserting a specially crafted key, or bump key, into the lock and tapping or "bumping" it with a mallet or similar tool. The force applied causes the lock's pins to jump momentarily, allowing the lock to be turned and opened. Unfortunately, thieves also use this technique to break into homes. Luckily, products like a deadbolt strap will fortify your lock.

You may be able to get a broken key out of a lock by yourself, depending on the situation. If a portion of the key is still protruding from your lock, try lubricating the keyway and using pliers or even a bobby pin to pull the key out of the hole. If you have jigsaw blades handy, you can also try using those to grab onto the stuck key and pull it out. 

But, if neither option works or you can’t reach the key, your only option is to call a locksmith for help. 

It could be difficult to get in and out of a lock for several reasons, such as the keyhole needing additional lubrication. Particles, debris, and dirt can also get into a lock, making a key stuck (the lubrication can help with the removal). 

Changing door locks is a task that most homeowners can accomplish on their own. Standard door knobs are quite straightforward, and even more advanced locks, like electronic or smart locks, generally come with instructions. That said, the process can be time-consuming, especially if you plan to replace multiple locks around the house. It’s also a task that you want to complete correctly, considering that it affects the security of your house. That’s why hiring a pro is often best when changing your door locks.

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.

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