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At Shaker Park NY Locksmith Store our promise to you and this great community is a great Locksmith Service in Shaker Park, NY. We offer Locksmith Service at any time 24 hours.


Sheridan Hollow NY Locksmith Store provides a range of Locks and keys solutions for your Home, Business or vehicle at fair prices. Sheridan Hollow, NY Locksmith Service.


At South End NY Locksmith Store our promise to you and this great community is a great Locksmith Service in South End, NY. We offer Locksmith Service at any time 24 hours.


Krank Park Cherry Hill Locksmith provides a range of Locks and keys solutions for your Home, Business or vehicle at fair prices. Krank Park Cherry Hill, NY Locksmith Service.


Park South NY Locksmith Store are a full service Locksmith Company, Who proudly provides Residential Commercial and Automotive and Emergency Service 24 hours in Park South, NY.


We are a Local Locksmith Company that provides locksmith service in Bishop Gate, NY. We offer our Locksmith service 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to those in need of our assistance.


At Second Avenue NY Locksmith Store our promise to you and this great community is a great Locksmith Service in Second Avenue, NY. We offer Locksmith Service at any time 24 hours.


Mansion Area NY Locksmith Store provides a range of Locks and keys solutions for your Home, Business or vehicle at fair prices. Mansion Area, NY Locksmith Service.


Lancaster NY Locksmith Store are a full service Locksmith Company, Who proudly provides Residential Commercial and Automotive and Emergency Service 24 hours in Lancaster, NY.


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We are a Local Locksmith Company that provides locksmith service in Upper Washington Avenue, NY. We offer our Locksmith service 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to those in need of our assistance.

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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.

Whether or not keyless door locks are safe and trustworthy depends on the visibility of the programming code—and a trespasser’s determination. Even if you carefully guard entry and programming codes, those trying to break in may be able to crack open the lock’s faceplate with a screwdriver and change the codes. The same goes for manual models.

Some find smart locks the safest option because it’s harder to manipulate codes without access to your phone. But it’s possible to get hacked even then. Consider installing an extended security system, like door and window alarms or surveillance cameras, to enhance security. 

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.

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.

Expect to pay between $50 to $200 if you hire a locksmith to change your locks. That figure includes labor and the cost of basic hardware. The cost will naturally be higher if you plan to install more expensive locks, like smart locks, and if you need a lot of them.

Homeowners can save money by replacing locks themselves. A typical rekeying kit costs about $10 to $25. The only additional cost is purchasing new house keys, and those are no more than a few dollars per key. If you want to replace the locks on your own completely, the main cost is the price of the locks themselves. A standard knob-style lock starts around $25, while electronic locks and smart locks will run in the hundreds of dollars. The only additional tools you should need are a tape measure, screwdriver, and screws if they are not already provided.

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