Never Hire a Locksmith To Re-Key Your Home Again
In response to the widely distributed information on lock bumping and lock picking, manufactures have introduced new lock technology to help protect homeowners from these types of attacks. The new technology either adds "wafer systems" or "mushroom pins" to minimize successful attacks against the lock.
Kwikset's new technology, the "Smart Key"
- Drill Resistant
Cylinder uses two steel balls inserted into the front of the face to resist attack from drilling.
- Bump Protected
Patented technology that protects against lock bumping, an attack on conventional door locks.
- Key it Yourself
These locks are fully rekeyable by you the homeowner in less than 30 seconds. Never hire a locksmith again to rekey your home.
Schlages Secure Key
- The "Blue" Key
A special key that allows you to rekey your lock by yourself. Unlike the Kwikset, a standard working key will not do the job. If you ever lose this key, a Locksmith can create one for you from your existing standard key.
- Bump Protected
Patented technology that protects against lock bumping, an attack on conventional door locks.
- Key it Yourself
These locks are fully rekeyable by you the homeowner in less than 30 seconds. Never hire a locksmith again to rekey your home.