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Avatar for The Flying Locksmiths - Akron
The Flying Locksmiths - Akron
5.0(
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Everyone at the Flying Locksmiths were so kind and helpful. I had just moved into this house and there were so many things that were going wrong and they made the whole process easy. I will be using them again."
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+2

Response time11 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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24-7 Available Locksmith, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went great. They could have had a serviceman at my location within an hour. Instead the serviceman, Joshua, called to make sure I needed the service and approximately what it would cost to repair it. Instead, Joshua knew what the issue was and told me how to repair it myself. It's not so much that I got away without paying a minimal service charge, it's that I found a contractor I could trust. They will be my go-to locksmiths from now on."
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+2

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
4.8(
320
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called Alarm Protection Group AFTER my office was burglarized. Now I feel SAFE. William is great to work with. He's neat and tidy, prompt, presentable - not a butt-crack type of guy, and he doesn't leave a mess in his wake. He's also knowledgeable about the equipment and only uses high-quality products."
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7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Neatnics The Home Repair Co
4.5(
141
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Adam, as always, was prompt, skillful, and on the lookout to help me in any way he could! I cannot say enough great things about Neatnics. Adam is an extremely skillful professional and the best service provider I’ve had the pleasure to know and work with in many years."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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ADT
4.5(
856
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1874

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Walter and Glen at Protect Your Home Group with ADT are the best people to talk to in terms of security alarm. Being a locksmith myself I know how important it is to deal with the right people. I referred a lot of customers to them and so far they are happy with their service. I myself got one for my house. Thank you for a consistent service and great deal."
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+35

80 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
4.7(
43
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well. I was impressed by his competence, professionalism and pleasant demeanor. I would definitely hire him again and would recommend him to anyone that needed jobs done."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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David Black Construction
4.4(
36
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dave was right on top of everything. He picked up the sliding patio door for me and installed it. Quality workmanship and attention to detail. He is easy to work with and cleaned up after each visit. I am going to hire him again to paint my great room. I would highly recommend him."
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+153

Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

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). 

If your door handle turns without opening, the most likely culprit is a loose or stripped spindle. This part connects the handles to the latch mechanism, and when it’s not properly engaged, turning the handle does nothing. Other issues might include a broken latch, loose screws, or even something small blocking an inner mechanism. In any case, it’s usually a matter of tightening, adjusting, or replacing a worn-out part inside the handle assembly—or calling in a professional to do it for you.

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. 

If you don’t have your original key, the easiest way to obtain a copy is to call a locksmith. For house keys, your locksmith has several options for configuring a new key: 

  • They can input a lock’s identification code into a database to obtain key-cutting instructions.

  • They could analyze the lock cylinder to determine how to cut a new key.

  • They can create an impression of the lock cylinder from which to cut a new key. 

The good news is that, yes, you can change locks yourself. Many people find it’s an easy DIY project that requires few tools and not much expense (depending on which lock you’re installing). If you have trouble with any part of an installation, you can always call a locksmith to help finish installing them.

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