Secure Your Door
Approximately 80% of home invasions happen right through the front door in private homes. This is why it is important to have a good deadbolt on every exterior door of your home! This page contains essential information that will help you understand your different lock options.
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When moving into a new home, it is recommended that you either re-key your locks or replace them. Re-keying is essentially taking your existing locks and changing the pins inside of them so that the “old” key no-longer works, while fitting a “new” key to it. Re-keying is a great option when you have existing high-quality locks, since it saves money on parts.
In cases where you are equipped with low-quality locks I would recommend replacing them with better hardware. This option will cost more initially, but will provide much better security - not to mention, your new locks will function much better long-term. Don’t forget; if you are already paying a locksmith for coming out, you may as well do it once and do it right!
The main differences between high-quality and low-quality locks are:
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Quality – if the lock is made of better materials it will work smoother and will last for a much longer period of time.
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Security – most standard locks can be “picked” or “bumped” in seconds, while “High-Security” locks are bump and pick resistant.
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Price – good locks are not cheap, but you really do get what you pay for!
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“Lock bumping” has become a trend in burglaries. This technique provides a quick and easy way to break into homes without needing a lot of special equipment or leaving any trace of forced entry. It works almost as well as having an actual key. Lock bumping can very quickly open about 90% of American household locks, but it is preventable.
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I have made a video which demonstrates how easily an intruder can gain access to your home by using a bump key. It’s It is important for you to know that I am not revealing a “big secret” by showing you this video – you can find dozens of other videos online that show the exact same technique. I regularly have customers who request my services after watching a “bump key video” on YouTube. They were able to bump their own locks at home and realized how easy it truly is! I highly recommend installing high-security deadbolts on your doors to protect your home, as they did.
Find out how secure the locks are on YOUR home!
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