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STEEL'S LOCK & KEY

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STEEL'S LOCK & KEY

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51 years of experience

Family owned & operated. Locksmith Service, serving Central Texas since 1974. Special rates for Propery Management Companies, Real Estate Agencies and Landlords with Contract Agreements.

Family owned & operated. Locksmith Service, serving Central Texas since 1974. Special rates for Propery Management Companies, Real Estate Agencies and Landlords with Contract Agreements.

Navco Safe And Lock Co., Inc.

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Navco Safe And Lock Co., Inc.

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51 years of experience

Retail Locksmith and Safe Service Company. 4 employees. 2 Service Trucks. Walk-in Locksmith Shop. Certified by Associated Locksmiths Of America (ALOA), Member of Texas Locksmith Association, Member Associated Locksmiths of North Texas. We do not use subcontractors. Prices are quoted upon request for work described. Our company is licensed, and all of our service techs are registered.

Retail Locksmith and Safe Service Company. 4 employees. 2 Service Trucks. Walk-in Locksmith Shop. Certified by Associated Locksmiths Of America (ALOA), Member of Texas Locksmith Association, Member Associated Locksmiths of North Texas. We do not use subcontractors. Prices are quoted upon request for work described. Our company is licensed, and all of our service techs are registered.

Superior Lock & Safe

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Superior Lock & Safe

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Superior Lock & Safe has been in business since 1993. We are located in McGregor, TX but serve McLennan and surrounding Counties. Continuously striving for all of our customers locksmith and security needs. We install and repair a wide variety of locks and security related hardware for your home or business. We are always here to answer any of your security questions and provide the services you need.

"Rob not only changed the locks as he was hired to do, but also reset my door as it was causing damage by rubbing against the floor."

Claudine E on November 2019

Superior Lock & Safe has been in business since 1993. We are located in McGregor, TX but serve McLennan and surrounding Counties. Continuously striving for all of our customers locksmith and security needs. We install and repair a wide variety of locks and security related hardware for your home or business. We are always here to answer any of your security questions and provide the services you need.

"Rob not only changed the locks as he was hired to do, but also reset my door as it was causing damage by rubbing against the floor."

Claudine E on November 2019

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KD's Towing & Asset Recovery

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KD's Towing & Asset Recovery

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Towing Lock-out. Lock your keys in your car? No problem. There are 2 employees. We are payable by cash or credit card. We are fully Insured and Licensed. We are offering our services within a 200 mile radius of Electra, TX 76360.

Towing Lock-out. Lock your keys in your car? No problem. There are 2 employees. We are payable by cash or credit card. We are fully Insured and Licensed. We are offering our services within a 200 mile radius of Electra, TX 76360.

WISHEKS

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WISHEKS

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At WISHEKS we want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase. Our sincere goal is to provide an enjoyable shopping experience that encourages you to shop with us for years to come. On the rare occasion you receive a product that you just don't like or that doesn't match your décor, our experienced Customer Service staff is just a phone call away and will guide you through our easy return policy. At WISHEKS we want you to get exactly what you want and with our world-class product selection you can be sure you'll find the product that is right for you.

At WISHEKS we want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase. Our sincere goal is to provide an enjoyable shopping experience that encourages you to shop with us for years to come. On the rare occasion you receive a product that you just don't like or that doesn't match your décor, our experienced Customer Service staff is just a phone call away and will guide you through our easy return policy. At WISHEKS we want you to get exactly what you want and with our world-class product selection you can be sure you'll find the product that is right for you.

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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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. 

When it comes to how to get a stuck key out of a lock, the simplest way is to use some kind of lubricating substance. One option is to apply graphite powder while wiggling the key gently. As the graphite fills the lock, jiggling should loosen the key enough to allow you to pull it out.

Door locks should be changed roughly every seven years. The average lifespan of a door lock is seven to 10 years, so it’s best to err on the side of caution and change them early, especially if they are showing signs of wear and tear. Examples of deterioration include visible rust and difficulty opening or closing the door. Some locks can work safely beyond 10 years, but it depends on how often they are used and whether they are exposed to damaging environmental conditions like precipitation or extreme temperatures.

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