Locks 101

With so many locks on the market today, it can be very difficult for you to determine which type of locks is best for you. In Meriden, CT we have been able to guide our customers in the process of choosing the right types of locks for them.

Reliable Home Locks

Who would know more about locks than a locksmith? This is exactly who you should turn to when you’re looking for locks for your home, a locksmith. It is due to their experience working with locks of every type that they will know which locks are best for your needs. Making the incorrect choice could result in your experiencing a home intrusion. Even if you have the right types of locks you may have them installed in the wrong places. An example of this is when someone has installed high-security locks on the inside of home rather than on the outside. An experienced locksmith would undoubtedly advise them of having those same locks installed on the exterior of the home so that no one is able to gain access into their home. A locksmith knows that entryway doors need more than the usual amount of security. As thieves become more skillful at what they do, homeowners need to make sure that they have sufficient security. If you don’t have enough security for your home then you leave your home susceptible to a home intrusion. It is definitely in the best interest of you and everyone in your household, if you were to have the right type of locks installed in all the right places in your home. The one thing that we strongly discourage our customers from doing is purchasing locks simply based on the lock brand. Not all well-known brands offer quality products. What it simply means is that they have used more of their marketing budget to advertise. Instead of assuming that a particular brand is best, consult with a local locksmith to determine if the type of locks you are considering will be a good fit for your needs.

It could be useful to know a little something about the various types of locks that you will have to choose from. Below, we have highlighted some of the most recognizable locks that we install:

Warded Locks have bolt that goes into the lock. Without the correct key, the bolt will not move. This is the reason that the bolt is inserted in the first place; to prevent the lock from moving without the correct key.

Pin Tumbler Locks have pins that have to line up precisely with the locking mechanism in order for it to disengage the lock. If the incorrect key is used to try to unlock it, the pins will not line up and the lock will not open.

Tumbler locks are the most widely used type of locks. They also use a bolt to secure the lock. Again, without the correct key inserted into the lock, the bolt will not move.

Electronic Locks

People are willing to pay for convenience and that is why electronic locks are so popular. In fact, more manufacturers are aware of the fact that people pay for convenience and that is why they make products that offer this. More and more homeowners in Meriden are asking us to install electronic locks for them and they don’t seem to mind the added expense. They know that they are effective, as well as, convenient. To them, it is well worth the added expense.

Here are the most widely used types of electronic locks that our locksmiths install:

Biometric locks use personal characteristics to identify the person intending to gain access. This could be the person’s fingerprint or retina. Instead of using a typical key to gain access, the person would press the finger against the keypad or put their eye against it in order to disengage the lock. Since most households have more than one person, it is possible to store more than one fingerprint in the database. This type of lock is also considered a high-security lock. This type of lock cannot be easily compromised.

Digital Locks requires a specific code is entered into the keypad. When you have entered the right code, the lock will disengage. Some digital or electronic locks use an internal motor to engage the lock. Only provide the code that you create to those whom you trust. If you should give it out to contractors, make sure you change your code after they have completed their work.

How to Make The Right Decision

Whenever you need locks for you home and you’re not quite sure which type will be best suited to your needs, call on the services of a locksmith. Consider the options that are available to you with a qualified locksmith. A qualified locksmith knows all that there is to know about locks and they will definitely know which ones offer you the best value for the money. They are capable of laying out everything, the pros and the cons. They will lay out everything in a way that is understandable to the average person. When you have questions and concerns, a locksmith will be willing to come address these for you. The only way that anyone is able to make a well-informed decision is by knowing all the facts. You can get the facts from a qualified locksmith. So rather than looking online and watching how-to-videos, do yourself a favor by relying on a locksmith who knows all they need to know about locks. Since they have the expertise and the qualifications needed, it would be in your best interest to rely on them when attempting to find the right types of locks for your home or business. There is a lot to consider when you are thinking about adding locks, which you may not be fully aware of.

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