You’re thinking of changing your locks or getting fresh lock installation, but now you may be lost on how to choose the right locks. We’re here to help. In addition to having a large team of mobile locksmiths available 24/7 to install your locks, we are also happy to offer guidance on how to choose the best options for your budget and needs.
When is a smart lock the best option for you?
As you’re probably aware, smart locks (locks with code or keypad entry or other smart features) are extremely popular, and you see them almost everywhere. You probably have a few questions. How much do smart locks cost compared to classic locks? Are they worth the money? If they are generally worth the money, are they worth it for what you need? First, smart locks generally start around $100 and then go up depending on features. If you have a lot of service providers coming when you’re not home or can’t be disturbed, you have a short-term rental property, or you want a more modern look for your home, then smart locks are 100% the way to go. Additionally, if you’re disabled, being able to unlock your door from your device, is a big help.
Why choose smart key locks instead of classic locks?
What is the difference between a smart KEY lock and classic lock? Customers frequently believe smart key means an expensive keypad. It’s actually a keyway that has wafers inside instead of pins. Why does that matter? Because smart key locks are harder to break into because only pin locks can be quietly picked, and as long as you have a working key you can rekey your lock in 2 minutes all by yourself which can save you a lot of money and inconvenience if you find yourself needing to rekey your locks frequently. How much do smart key locks cost compared to classic locks? Unless you’re choosing a fancier style, they’re generally only $20 more.
When to get the locks rekeyed instead of changing them.
Sometimes you can meet your lock and key goals without changing the whole lock. Lock rekeying is much cheaper especially if you have a lot of locks. Lock rekey allows you to keep your old lock while changing the key that operates it. When is this a better option? When you’re happy with your locks but you want to change the key. People frequently do want to change the key because an unwanted person may have a copy, or they just moved in or switched tenants.
How to choose a locksmith you can trust to handle your home security.
Make sure that the company you choose is licensed, bonded, and insured, local, and has a good local reputation, and has good reviews. Also make sure that the company you choose provides a receipt, and gives you a price before doing the services, as well as coming in marked vehicles. Call us to learn more about how we do things at Standby Locksmith.
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