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The Flying Locksmiths - Akron
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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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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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Response time11 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
4.8(
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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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Recommended by94%of homeowners
Neatnics The Home Repair Co
4.5(
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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(
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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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80 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
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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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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Rekeying your own locks is a low-cost task that prevents you from having to replace the locks themselves completely. The first couple of times you rekey a lock may be challenging because this is an intermediate DIY task. You can purchase a rekey kit from most hardware stores, but make sure you’re buying the kit from the brand of lock in your home that you’re going to rekey. 

As with any computer, smart locks can be hacked by someone with the technical skills to do so, but most people do not have that ability, making smart locks relatively safe. If you have any concerns about a compromised smart lock, opt for an encrypted smart lock, change your Wi-Fi password, and make sure that you only give out your password to trusted family and friends.

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.

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. 

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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