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Avatar for EMUNAH LOCKSMITH
EMUNAH LOCKSMITH
4.9(
17
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LocksmithLocksmith - AutoLocksmith - For Business

Serving Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Door deadbolt was broken and jammed shut. Emunah Locksmith answered the phone right away, booked us for same day at noon, showed up promptly, and quickly removed the broken deadbolt at reasonable cost."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate88%
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
4.8(
320
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Security Safe - Install

Serving Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"SafeStreets provided an outstanding experience from start to finish. The installation was quick, and the technician explained everything clearly. The system works perfectly, and the home automation features are a huge bonus. Highly recommend SafeStreets!"
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9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Window-Gurus
4.7(
53
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Window Gurus came on time, have a thorough evaluation of what was needed, and completed the job on time. Very satisfied with their work. If you have an older property and you want to maintain the aesthetic. They are the company I would choose."
Foggy window repair
Foggy window repair
Historical restoration
Wood restoration
Sill and sash repair

+15

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Jay's Locksmith
5.0(
1
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Locksmith - Auto

Serving Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

Response time1 hour
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Using a combination of tools (often store-bought plumbing tools) and brute force, a burglar can easily snap the lock on a door. Snapping a lock aims to gain access to the cylinder inside, which holds the locking mechanism. Once the thief snaps the lock, they can pick the cylinder open and walk right in.

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.

Most door knobs can be removed with a Phillips or flathead screwdriver. If you don’t have either of those available, a paper clip or small pin can sometimes work, but the extra effort may not be worth a quick trip to the hardware store.

It can affect security, especially if you don’t finish it properly. A Dutch door has more moving parts that can be compromised, so you’ll want to use solid hardware and make sure everything lines up and locks cleanly. If the latch is flimsy or the two halves don’t sit tight, it’s going to be easier to force open.

Keyless locks are great for convenience, letting you unlock doors with a code or your phone so you don't need to carry keys around. They also often come with helpful features like temporary codes for guests. On the downside, they can be more costly up front and do require batteries that will eventually need replacing. If you value ease of use and additional security features, keyless locks are worth the investment.

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