A DEADBOLT SECURITY

A Deadbolt

A DEADBOLT SECURITY

It is important to know that the deadbolt is your security, not a doorknob. If you don’t have a deadbolt on your door, then your security is in jeopardy. The first thing we recommend is to install a deadbolt on your door.

There are many types of deadbolt locks outside on the market, so when it comes to adding a deadbolt on your door, you may choose your lock carefully.

We, at LockTech24/7, professional residential locksmith to recommend to you on the type and brand name of a deadbolt that can fit your door.

If you are not sure what type of lock your door will accept, please give us a call. We will be happy to confirm what type of lockset will work with your specific doors. In addition, you can visit our “locks” page to read more.

Do not live with a faulty lock!

IS IT A DEADBOLT?

Many people intend to be mistaken with other locks thinking they are deadbolts. It is true there are many brand names and styles of deadbolts, yet, a deadbolt cannot be mistaken. We would like to show the differences between a deadbolt to another lock&key system. For instance; people mistakenly thinking a mortise lock-set or jimmy proof lock and mechanism are deadbolt. However, we cover all lock services whether you need to re-key, repair, or replace a lock on your door.

MORTISE LOCK-SET

You can find mortise lock-set in many old houses and on many old doors mortise lockset in the U.S. The mortise lock originated in Europe but is often found in old houses or high-end residential construction and design. Mortise lockset is a completely different lock and door hardware than a deadbolt.

Dealing with a mortise lockset is not an easy task for the homeowner, it required high technical skill. With this in mind, dealing with mortise lockset also required precision woodworking. We recommend you to call us, as soon as possible, when your mortise lockset causes problems.

Furthermore; a mortise lockset is usually designed for old doors, where a door mechanism is installed into a deep pocket in the edge of the door. In general, mortise lockset is more secured hardware than a standard deadbolt, yet, it also depends on the number of pins inside the cylinder and the key cuts.

JIMMY-PROOF MECHANISM

First created by Segal Lock Company, which designed to provide extra security for apartments in New York City. As for today, it is a very popular lock across the U.S, especially in apartment buildings and old houses.

The lock that works on a jimmy-proof mechanism is a rim lock.  The rim lock’s position on the surface of the door gives it a natural resistance to jimmying and break-in. A jimmy-proof mechanism is available in both single-cylinder and double-cylinder models, as well as available in gold and silver colors.

Our experienced locksmiths can assist you anytime you need assistance with your jimmy proof mechanism and your rim lock. We’re available seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day. Whether you would like to re-key your jimmy-proof lock, repair or replace, we’re here to help.

NIGHT BOLT / NIGHT LATCH

A night bolt is a lock that is installed on the surface of a door. It is operated from the exterior side of the door by a key and a rim lock, and from the interior side of the door by a knob. There are a night bolt and a night latch from this deadlocking category.

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ADDING DEADBOLT ON DOOR

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ADDING DEADBOLT ON DOOR

Adding a deadbolt on a door is crucial to gain security for your property. If you have only a doorknob lock on your door, we recommend you to read this post until the end.

You probably have heard about unlocking doors with credit cards. A spring-loaded latch or strike can be easily pushed in with a credit card or spatula. You don’t need to be a pro to know that it’s better to add a deadbolt on your door. Please close your door and lock your doorknob. wiggle the door and see if it’s loose. If it’s loose, you can likely get an old credit card and open it from the outside.

You should not rely on a doorknob to keep your home safe from burglary. A deadbolt increases the safety and security of your home. When you add a deadbolt onto your door, you can rest assured that your door can be opened from the outside, only with a key.

It’s important to say you may consider adding a deadbolt to your house’s exterior doors. This includes the doors that leading to the garage, the basement, or to a closed-in patio.

You can choose whether you prefer a double-cylinder deadbolt or a single-cylinder deadbolt. A double-cylinder deadbolt has a cylinder key from both sides of the door. A single cylinder deadbolt has a cylinder key outside of the door, and a thumb turns from inside of the door.

Most residential deadbolt lock manufacturers come in a standard size. That means after drilling the holes on your door you can replace the lock in the future, with no problem.

WE CAN EASILY ADD A DEADBOLT ON YOUR DOOR!

As for 2016, the statistic of the annual year of crimes claims that 672 burglaries to properties happen in Allentown PA only, every year. We can find on this list also 2,302 theft, and 247 motor vehicle theft. As this list gets longer every year, don’t be a number in this statistic list, simply protect yourself now.

LockTech24/7 locksmith specialists can easily solve this security concern for you. One of the most important things to remember is that the deadbolt is your safety, not the doorknob. As a local locksmith company in Lehigh Valley that is serving Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton PA, your safety is important to us.

It doesn’t matter where you’re located in Lehigh Valley, PA. We serve Bethlehem, Easton, and Allentown, PA including the surrounding areas. Whether you live in Fogelsville, Whitehall, or Nazareth PA, we can help.

The art of drilling your door by our locksmith, preparing it for a new deadbolt, doesn’t end up with drilling the hole, only. After the installation of the deadbolt lock on the door, our locksmith will align the bolt while locking it inside your door frame. In this case, it will be easier for you to lock and unlock the door with the new deadbolt.

Think about your feelings knowing you can dead-lock your door when all your family goes to sleep at night. And think about the relief you get when you’re away for business and you know that your family is safe and secure.

TELL YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS

When it comes to the safety of your beloved ones, you may point to their attention when you don’t see a deadbolt on their doors. You can remind them softly that without a deadbolt, they are not safe at home. Show them the loose door test we made earlier together, and try to open their door with an old credit card.

You’ll be surprised how many doors of your friends you can open with a credit card. If you were able to unlock the door with your credit card, please don’t hesitate to share our phone number. In like manner, and regardless of that, we’ll appreciate you sharing our phone number with your family and friends.

WE SOLVE YOUR LOCK & KEY PROBLEMS

Calling a professional locksmith to add a deadbolt to your door is the right thing to do every time you move to a new home. Your safety is first over anything else, and you can ask your landlord to add it to the door after you move in. So whether you want to replace an existing lock or add a deadbolt on your door, we can help.

Please call us if you have any questions about the process of fresh-installation for adding a deadbolt to your door. With this in mind, we’re open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.