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Guess how many kinds of locks there are; bet you can’t! That’s because there are so many lock types and varieties that they are practically countless! Locks have been used for thousands of years; since before recorded history! Locks have guarded temples, tombs, private homes and treasuries since the days of the Pharaohs and the Babylonian clay tablets! There’s a reason for this; locks work. They may not be fool proof but they do a good enough job to deter break-ins, crime and theft in all aspects of society. Here at East Cobb Lock Pros we are often called upon to add locks or replace them. Often, customers don’t know what lock size or type they want; just that they need them. Using the right locksmith is vital for this very reason. Any handyman can install a basic lock. An experienced and skilled locksmith can help you select and add the best lock for your needs and budget. You don’t have to live here in East Cobb, Georgia or even use our locksmith shop to enjoy quality locks and the protection that they offer. Call an established, full service locksmith firm in your area and deal only with licensed professionals.
While we can’t describe all locks here on this page, we can briefly tell you about some of the most used and requested ones. They range from the most basic and commonly used too little known and understood technology that is on the cutting edge of locksmith security.
The simple deadbolt lock is often misunderstood and even worse; not used! It’s easy to lock the front door knob or lock but not the deadbolt. After all; it’s an extra step and we sometimes get lazy. Our suggestion? Always lock your deadbolt; whether you are home or not! This useful lock is your second line of defense against unwanted intruders. Deadbolts come in one cylinder or two cylinder models but most of the ones in use are the single bolt locks. There is a knob for turning on one side and the key slot on the other. Deadbolts, when installed correctly can frustrate your would-be burglar to the point where he or she leaves for “easier pickings.” During the time it takes to bypass a front door lock AND a deadbolt, the homeowner can call police or get armed!
Cam locks are known for their “tails” that rotate when you lock them. These are the locks found on file cabinets, desks and Laundromat washing machines. You insert the key, turn it and the tail or cam locks into place. While these cam locks are commonplace, their level of security is minimal. Cam locks are easy to pick or pry open so we recommend that if you are securing valuable items like passports, cash or real estate titles, that you add them to a home safe, instead. Cam locks are great for basic filing and for moderate security but store your real valuables in something better protected.
Your basic door locks offer minimal security. Most can be picked open or bumped open in mere seconds. A smart and very affordable alternative is to install high security locksets instead. These lock are built solidly from steel and are virtually impossible to bypass by bumping, prying, picking or even shooting! High security locksets are not expensive and can add great value as well as peace of mind to any home, business or institutional location. Be sure and ask your favorite locksmith pros about them!
Biometric locks sound so futurist and almost science fiction-like, yet these amazing locks have been in use for several years now. You can access these locks by applying your thumbprint or other fingerprint on a button. Apple, Inc. has been using this technology on some iPhone models with great success. Other uses for biometrics are in banks, jewelry stores, government facilities, luxury hotels, high rise residential buildings and museums. Expect to see greater use of fingerprint locks in the future, as well as a price drop as it becomes more main stream.
The simple padlock has so many uses! Since they are portable, inexpensive and easy to use, you can find them most anywhere! You can use a padlock to secure a school locker or a yard gate. Padlocks can lock a storage room, a shed or even secure a chain. Padlocks can use a key or a combination dial, or both. Drawbacks to padlocks include forgotten combinations, lost keys or a lock cutter. Padlocks are not meant to secure highly regarded valuables as they offer medium protection at best. Considering their ease of use and affordability, they are a very good buy for the money.
What’s a lock without a key? It’s almost a ridiculous question as locks and keys go together and always have. Now we have keyless locks. Actually, the lock does have a key of sorts; a swipe card or a number sequence; just not an actual key in the traditional sense. Keyless entry is used extensively in commercial, automotive and even residential applications. On cars, keyless entry can even open your trunk and start your car using a simple remote. Keyless entry can be used to run elevators, access luxury hotel rooms and even penthouse apartments. No further need to carry around bothersome keys as all that is needed is a swipe card, number sequence or thumbprint. Keyless entry can even call police if the wrong sequence is entered too many times!
As stated before, there are so many versions of locks that mentioning all of them is impossible. Do bear in mind that the more valuable your items that need protection, the more you need to use a high quality lock. Many of the best lock manufacturers are affordable and offer warranty protection so don’t hesitate to install or add brands like Kwikset, Marlock, InstaKey, Schlage, Medeco, Sentry, Yale, Falcon, Abloy, Von Duprin and others. Many full service locksmith shops offer consultations as well as same day service so don’t hesitate to call them!
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