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Accurate Locksmith
4.7(
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Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very well, the locksmith arrived n time and got to work right away in replacing the locking system. He then took the time to show me how to adjust the door in the future so it would not stick as the house moved. An absolute must if you need a locksmith."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Dave's Handyman Services
5.0(
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Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Requested a quote from Dave through Angi and he called me only a few hours later. He came out the next day and completed the job in a timely fashion. He was professional, very responsive, and called when he was on his way. Would recommend Dave for handyman services."
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
4.8(
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Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"AWESOME buying experience and setup experience! I just bought a house and wanted to make sure I was protected. They even helped me find a fantastic locksmith who gave a me great deal. Can't recommend highly enough. He gave excellent advice and saved me money in the long run with their current promo. Look no further for the best security company!"
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9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Red White and Blue Painting Enterprise, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Eric and his team were extremely professional and easy to work with! He answered or returned calls immediately and provided me with professional and money saving advice. I love the job they did and would highly recommend them."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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NB Woodworks, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1875

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Anthony is fantastic! His creative problem solving and expert workmanship corrected problems with our windows and sliders. He is reliable and efficient. We will definitely hire Anthony again!"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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ADT
4.5(
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Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1874

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our dealings with Protect Your Home/ADT were delightful. We received a call back very fast after requesting a quote through Angie's List. We were able to complete everything on the phone; there was no paperwork or downtime. I had to call Customer Service with a question about the keypad, and they ended up telling me other helpful details on top of my original question."
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80 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Keyless locks are often considered safer since they’re protected by passcodes instead of a physical key, making it harder to be picked. However, they are not infallible. And like all electronic devices, outdated models are more prone to problems and safety concerns. If you’ve experienced multiple lockouts in the past year, or your lock is responding slower than usual after you key in the passcode, it might be time to upgrade to a newer one. Even if your lock is working fine, you should still change your access code at least twice a year.

If you’re having an issue turning the key inside a lock, chances are there is dust or dirt buildup within the cylinder. The easiest solution is applying a dry lubricant to the lock, which loosens the dirt buildup. You may need to turn the key a few times for it to work properly again.

Rekeying door locks yourself costs a fraction of what you would expect to pay a locksmith. On average, it costs between $50 to $100 to hire a local locksmith to rekey your house, though labor costs may vary based on where you live. For a DIY solution, you can expect to spend $11 to $25 on a rekeying kit.

Lubricating a door lock is an important part of door lock maintenance. It involves taking the lubricant of your choice (it’s best to use whatever the lock’s manufacturer suggests) and spraying it directly into the keyway. Push and pull your key in and out of the lock to make sure it’s all the way in. 

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.

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